Take on the Challenge

Our small, consistent actions have the power to change the world. Take the pledge to wear a dress or tie every day in December!

The Power of Awareness

There is power within your radius, and Dressember encourages our advocates to get educated right where they are. Check out our resources. →

Wear Your Values

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Why Dresses?

To many people, dresses represent fragility, weakness, and inequality. We believe it is time to reclaim them.

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TEDx: OUR STORY

“Something that started as a simple idea became a global movement that created a pathway for not just me, but thousands of women to put a stop to one of the greatest injustices of our time. ”

— Blythe hill, ceo + founder

TELL THE WORLD WHY

#Itsbiggerthanadress

Today with the help of @a21 Ella* is able to start building the life she always envisioned for herself, however this wasn't always the case. Growing up in the foster care system it was home after home until she accepted "help" from a woman who would end up forcing her into a life of sex trafficking.
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But one day, Ella met with a man who she thought was paying for a service. He turned out to be a law enforcement officer who offered to help. Despite the risk, she trusted him and told him her story. The officer assisted her to safety, her trafficker was arrested, and she was connected with A21. Read Ella's full story on the blog today!
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This winter you can make a difference for women just like Ella through the Dressember campaign.
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*name has been changed

RESTOCK ALERT 🖐
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The Sseko x Dressember Collection of kaftan's and kimonos flew off the shelves but we're happy to let you know that some styles including this jade beauty from @designmom has been restocked at @ssekodesigns shop! 50% of your purchase from this specific collection goes back to our mission at Dressember!
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Modeled by @emmaschlick wearing @noondaycollection
📷: @photography.mcfarlane

DRESSEMBER FAQ. If December in your area gives you all the chills, here is what we say: Your advocacy makes an EVEN bigger statement when you're wearing a dress in the cold weather. It makes a powerful statement that you're willing to risk a bit of comfort to advocate for the millions enslaved around the world.
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We recommend finding some fleece lined leggings and breaking out the scarves, jackets, and hats! Check out our Pinterest account for examples of how to layer for warmth during Dressember.
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We have advocates participate in some of the coldest climates in the world! Cold weather advocates -- post your tips below for surviving Dressember in the cold and read more about this on the blog today!
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#dressember
#itsbiggerthanadress

Check out @kyra.rane living it up in one of her dresses for #dressember! What makes you feel free? Share with us below!
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#Dressember
#ItsBiggerThanADress
#JoinTheFight

@a21’s #walkforfreedom took place in over 400 cities around the globe today. Together, we are abolishing slavery with every step!
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Did you attend the walk? Tell us where! 📷: @naomiruthpugh // @ellerali

Bring on the water works 🌊
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#endslavery
#fightforjustice
#untilallarefree

"She had no contact with her family and never had enough time in any one brothel to form friendships. Other than her relationship with her trafficker, she was completely alone." Today's survivor story is that of Patricia*. She was sold to a gang at 16 and trafficked for over 10 years, but has escaped that exploitation and now aspires to provide safety and opportunity for her two children. To read the full story about how our grant partner @restorenyc works to help women like Patricia, check out the Dressember blog.
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*Patricia's name has been changed
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#endslavery
#endtrafficking
#untilallarefree

This is an all too common reality for those working in the garment industry even today. @fash_rev shares stories on their platform of women in sweatshops who find that their hard work doesn't truly pay off in the end because they're working under a flawed system. Just having an incredible work ethic is not enough to ensure these workers' dignity. Today's quote comes from the founder of @shop_trove, an ethical fashion company. You can head over to the blog today to find out how they aim to make the industry a more delightful and dignified place to work.
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#FashionFriday
#endslavery
#whomademyclothes

Once upon a time, @jenmorrisonlive designed a dress for the 2018 Dressember Collection! Her dress is a beautiful and timeless design. Oh, and did we mention that it has pockets? WIN. You can purchase her dress “The Jennifer” at http://dressember.org/shop . This year for #Dressember, Jen Morrison is working with esteemed photographer & director, @thetylershields to create her daily Dressember photos inspired by crowd-sourced ideas and suggestions. Have an idea for this? Tell us below!