16 Satisfyingly Soft Silk-Free Dresses

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.

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2. Reformation Aubree Linen Dress

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

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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.  

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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. 🥰

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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10. Nine West Women’s Godet Mini Dress

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

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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.

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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.

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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.  

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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. 🌎

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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.

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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.

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