For us fashion types, the idea of wearing one dress even twice in one week can be daunting. Yet, Sheena Matheiken has vowed to wear one dress for an entire year.

As the founder of The Uniform Project, Matheiken will wear one dress for one year all in the name of charity and sustainable fashion.

For the "uniform" part of the project, Matheiken drew inspiration from the school uniforms of her childhood in India -- they served as a blank slate for creativity.

Donations raised by this year-long project will benefit the Akanksha Foundation, a grassroots charity based in Mumbai, whose contributions go to fund uniforms and other school expenses for children in the slums of India.


The "sustainable" part comes from making do with what we already have.

After collaborating with Eliza Starbuck on the design and material (it had to be wearable year-round, after all), the duo conceived a short sleeve, button-down dress that can also be worn backwards and as a long, open cardigan.

For laundry purposes, there are seven identical versions of the dress which Matheiken rotates.

While one dress certainly simplifies wardrobe selections, Matheiken has been coming up with some pretty stylish and creative ways to work the frock. These looks are posted daily on the website.

She finds some of the cheeky plumes and vintage touches at eBay and Etsy.com, but supporters can also donate second-hand accessories to her cause.

Currently (June 18), she's on Day 49 and funds raised total over $1,000 dollars.

Who says one girl can't make a difference?