Cotton Gauze Dresses for Women

Cotton gauze dresses for women, made from double gauze, two fine layers of cotton woven together for a soft, naturally crinkled texture. The fabric is also called muslin, so a muslin dress and a gauze dress are the same thing here. It's one of the most breathable cotton fabrics there is. Gauze is airy in the heat, soft against the skin and never needs ironing, and these dresses go from the beach to a slow summer evening. Every cotton dress here is 100% cotton and cut loose and easy, so it never clings in the heat.

Gauze maxi dresses

• The Cotton Gauze Maxi Dress is a sleeveless cami with adjustable spaghetti straps and pockets, in black, sage green or beige. It's lined, so it isn't see-through.
• The Short Sleeve Empire Waist Maxi Dress is a long gauze dress with a high waist and a flowy A-line skirt, in white or black.

Cotton midi dresses

• The Double Gauze Spaghetti Strap Midi Dress has a scoop neck and a high-low hem, in four colours. The double gauze is thick enough to wear without a lining.
• The Halter Neck Midi Dress has a twist front, a keyhole and an open back for the hottest days.
• The Boat Neck Midi Double Gauze Tunic Dress is oversized, with side pockets, and slips off the shoulder.
• The Black One Shoulder Dress is in crinkled double-layer cotton, with an open back that goes from day into evening.

Gauze shirt dresses

• The Cotton Gauze Midi Shirt Dress is a button-down with long roll-tab sleeves, in white or black.
• The Striped Maxi Shirt Dress can be worn buttoned, open as a long layer, or over swimwear as a gauze beach dress.
• The Striped Belted Shirt Dress has short sleeves and a removable tie belt.

To match the fabric, add cotton gauze tops and gauze skirts, shorts and pants, or see all cotton clothing for women.

See how to style a muslin dress for 8 easy looks, and does muslin shrink? for what really happens after the first wash.

FAQ

What is a gauze dress?

A gauze dress is made from cotton gauze, a loosely woven, lightweight cotton. Ours are double gauze, which means two layers woven together. That gives it a soft crinkled texture and more coverage than single gauze.

Are these dresses 100% cotton?

Yes. Every dress here is 100% cotton, with no synthetic or linen blend, so it stays breathable in the heat and soft against the skin.

Is a muslin dress the same as a gauze dress?

Yes. Muslin is the broader name for loosely woven cotton, and double gauze is muslin made in two fine layers. A muslin dress and a cotton gauze dress here are the same fabric.

Is gauze see-through?

Single-layer gauze can be sheer, but double gauze is two layers, so it's much less see-through. Paler colours show a little more in direct sun. The Cotton Gauze Maxi Dress is fully lined.

Are crinkle gauze dresses good for hot weather?

Yes. The open weave lets heat escape and air move through, and the crinkled texture keeps the fabric from clinging to damp skin. They pack small too, which makes them easy beach and travel dresses.

Do gauze dresses need ironing?

No. The crinkle is part of the fabric. Wash cold on a gentle cycle and hang or lay flat to dry.

Which gauze dresses are organic cotton?

Select styles are cut in organic double gauze cotton. The fabric is noted on each product page.