16 Satisfyingly Soft Silk-Free Dresses

Posted by Calvin on December 17, 2024

Silkworms may be small, but they lead fascinating lives. They spin cocoons from a single thread of silk that ranges from roughly 2,000 to 5,000 feet long, and after a couple of weeks, they emerge as moths. 🤯 But the silk industry boils or gasses these insects alive—roughly 3,000 of them for a single pound of silk—and steals their cocoons for dresses that could easily be made vegan. Don’t support silkworms’ suffering—buy only silk-free dresses like these:

1. 1.STATE Back Cutout Cotton Rib Midi Dress

Sleek, summery, and silk-free, this sleeveless cotton rib dress has a cute cutout on the back for extra sass.

2. Reformation Aubree Linen Dress

Reformation’s relaxed-fit dress comes in gorg colors like Sundried Tomato, Rose Petals, and April Check.

3. Spun Bamboo Women’s A-Line Bamboo Viscose Dress in Black

Bamboo is one of the softest and most eco-friendly materials on the planet, which is why Spun Bamboo uses it for beautiful clothing like this dress.  

4. Zara Velvet Jumpsuit Dress

This strapless jumpsuit dress is made from polyester and elastane instead of silk, allowing silkworms to carry on as they please. 🥰

5. LBLC the label Faye Dress

PETA Business Friend LBLC the label specializes in animal-friendly drip, like this midi-length dress with a side slit and open back.

6. BIBICO Margot Cotton Sleeveless Dress | Denim

With a scooped neck, button-down front, and self-fabric belt, this unique cotton denim dress will make you stand out in a crowd.

7. Quince 100% European Linen Scoop Neck Midi Dress

The material on this dress is 100% linen, made from premium flax fiber grown in Western Europe—talk about an eco-friendly choice.

8. Everlane The ’90s Rib Dress

Coming in colors like Coral, Beech, and Grass Green, Everlane’s dress hugs your curves while providing enough stretch for ultimate comfort.

9. Gap Modern Rib Mockneck Mini Dress

Silkworms deserve our respect, and wearing this cotton-modal blend mini dress can help them live in peace.

10. Nine West Women’s Godet Mini Dress

Made from a polyester and spandex combo, this vegan dress is a 😍 addition to any closet.

11. Lands’ End Women’s Knit Velvet Square Neck Dress

If you wanna pop off at an upcoming event, this silk-free dress with a square neck style can be your go-to.

12. Target A New Day Women’s Midi Slip Dress

Pair this dress with some vegan sneakers to keep things relaxed, or go all out with strappy heels—the slip style works well either way.

13. N’Onat Galaxy Party Long Dress in Green

Here’s another dress from a PETA Business Friend made from sustainable materials—in this case, 100% recycled polyester.  

14. Pact Fit & Flare Midi Dress

Pact makes its products with organic cotton, an ultra-soft vegan material that helps the Earth get cleaner air and better soil. 🌎

15. Express Metallic Scoop Neck Downtown Cami Midi Slip Dress

Flash luxe metallic fabric by wearing this scoop neck dress with adjustable spaghetti straps for your comfort.

16. Torrid Maxi Flutter Sleeve Dress

Since it’s made from polyester and spandex, this wavy dress helps silkworms avoid being killed for their silk.

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You would stun in a silk-free dress at HOCO or prom—check out our guide to see everything else you need for an animal-friendly school dance.