Sustainable
The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world, and it’s time we rethink the materials, processes, and packaging used to create our beloved purchases. This is why we’ve done the upfront legwork and vetted our brands to ensure that our planet’s health is top of mind for them as well.
Woman-Owned
Women lift up half of the sky - by investing in women, you’re assisting in the process of creating more wealth for families and communities. The successes of women shape the way young girls see themselves as they develop into leaders, and it's essential for the world to provide leaders that mirror half of the population.
Toxic Free
The secret behind the beauty, personal-care, and fashion industry is that they’re virtually unregulated, and therefore, allowed to use untested chemicals in their products. Exposure to these ingredients can be harmful overtime, and that’s why we’ve vetted each and every single one of these brands to ensure that they’re up to standards for those looking for a cleaner beauty routine or may be more sensitive to harsh ingredients.
Ethical
Here at ourCommonplace, all brands have our ethical stamp of approval, which encompasses decent working conditions, treatment of workers, and fair-wages. Through providing a platform for purchasing ethical goods and ensuring all brands uphold ethical standards, we hope to take us towards a more equitable and just world.
BIPOC-Owned
We believe in uplifting BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities by empowering their businesses. By choosing to allocate your purchasing power to BIPOC-owned businesses, you're not only strengthening local BIPOC communities — you're also contributing to shrinking the racial wealth gap, fostering job creation, and propelling diverse representation across consumer industries.
Cruelty Free
Animal tests are often painful and cause the suffering and deaths of millions of animals every year. Having this stamp of approval means that no animals were tested on, harmed or killed in the process of making the product. When you opt in for cruelty-free brands, you’re opting out of animal testing, and investing in clean products that are made for the benefit of your body, animals, and the environment.
The Yoko Capsule is a limited, collaborative collection with Emi Ito of Little Koto's Closet. This capsule consists of five pieces envisaged in the spirit of Emi's late mother, Yoko.
The Journey Dress is a soft linen dress with a slight cocoon shape. It features a dramatic architectural sleeve, generous pockets, and a sash tie belt.
Here are Emi's words about the significance of the Journey Dress:
The year before I was born, my mother recorded on an album with jazz great, Pharoah Sanders. The song she recorded with him is called “Kazuko” and the album is called, “Journey to the One.” From an early age my mother taught me that music is a powerful bridge between cultures and people’s hearts. My hope is that this dress will be a reminder of the power of one person to make ripples of change in their communities through pursuing their passion, whatever it may be. For my mother it was music and her love of connecting with people reverberated out. The design is based on the Okaasan Wrap and reminiscent of the floor-length 1970s dresses she used to constantly wear. May it accompany you on life’s journeys and be a reminder of your capacity to make ripples of change.
ALL OURCOMMONPLACE SHIPPING & RETURNS ARE 100% CARBON NEUTRAL
SHIPPING
All orders ship directly from our brands throughout the world to you.
For Two Days Off - All shipping is free with carbon offset! All orders will be processed within 3 business days of order placement. For this internationally based brand, item(s) will arrive at your doorstep within 3-5 days once shipped.
Customers will be responsible for all customs and duties.
After you've placed your order, you'll receive an order confirmation in your inbox. Once your order has been shipped, you'll receive an additional email with a tracking number.
RETURNS / EXCHANGES
For Two Days Off - For full priced items, if you don’t 100% love the item, let us know, and we’ll gladly accept the return or exchange when initiated within 14 days of delivery date. All return and exchange fees will be the responsibility of the customer. Please email us at heythere@ourcommonplace.co for the return address. Discounts above 40% are not eligible for returns. Please refer to this page for further instructions and details on our returns & exchange policy.Why the return costs? - All items are shipped from our independent designers throughout the world directly to you. Through your contribution to ourCommonplace, you’re taking us one step closer to a more sustainable and equitable world by supporting our designers, their employees, and their local communities.
SIZING GUIDE
| SIZE (US) | APPROX US DRESS SIZE | BUST (IN) | NATURAL WAIST (IN) | HIP (IN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 0 | 31-33 | 24-25 | 34-35 |
| S | 2-4 | 34-35 | 26-27 | 36-37 |
| M | 6-8 | 36-37 | 28-29 | 38-40 |
| L | 10-12 | 38-40 | 30-32 | 41-43 |
| XL | 14-16 | 41-43 | 33-35 | 44-46 |
| 2XL | 16-18 | 44-46 | 36-38 | 47-49 |
| 3XL | 20-22 | 47-50 | 39-41 | 50-52 |
| 4XL | 24-26 | 51-53 | 42-44 | 53-55 |
How To Measure Your Bust
Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest part of your bust, wrap it around (under your armpits, around your shoulder blades, and back to the front).
How To Measure Your Natural Waist
Use the tape measure to circle your waist at your natural waistline (sometimes the narrowest part of your torso or where you bend; above your belly button and below your rib cage).
How To Measure Your Hips
Use the tape measure to circle your hips at the widest part.
If you do not have a tape measure use a piece of string or something similar in its place and measure the string with a ruler.