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Cruelty-Free Dresses for Summer 2012

Published by Ashley Palmer.

This season, opt for cozy cotton and synthetic materials when shopping for your summer wardrobe. These dresses, all silk-free and paired with vegan accessories (hello, faux-leather belts and wedges!), are this summer’s fashion staples. Whether you’re headed into the office or meeting a new beau on a date, you’ll find the perfect cruelty-free look right here:

For the Office

LOFT Cotton Eyelet Shift Dress, $89.50

For a Weekend Brunch


H&M Dress, $17.95

For a Date With Your Sweetheart

Express Hi-Lo Hem Maxi Dress, $88.00

For a Day at the Beach

Nanette Lepore Riviera Stripe Tunic, $104.00

Which summer look are you eager to sport? Share with me in the comments below!

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