I played tennis for the majority of my life, so I know full well that you can have a great workout in a dress. In fact, most of the time, dresses are my preferred outfit on the court. Now that the weather's warming up, I plan to spend almost all of my time in a dress.
Lots of brands are on the same page as me — including Old Navy, Amazon, Alo Yoga, Outdoor Voices, Lululemon, and more — because they're coming out with exercise dresses that fit perfectly into my ideal warm-weather aesthetic. These looks are right on trend with larger fashion moments like tenniscore, Barbiecore , and the coastal grandmother aesthetic , as well as the increased celeb and influencer interest in tennis , pickleball , and other court sports. This is all to say, there's a perfect storm of factors setting up workout dresses to take over your warm-weather wardrobe.
Personally, I'll be wearing these exercise dresses on the court, on a hike, or even sweating it out in dance cardio class, but you can also dress them up for travel, errands, or brunch. Whether you want tons of support or a comfy wear-all-day piece, you're sure to find your perfect fit. Ready to get on the trend? These 10 workout dress picks are proof that you can do anything in a dress — and comfortably, at that.
— Additional reporting by Lauren Mazzo and Mirel Zaman Tenniscore Is TikTok's Favorite Trend — Shop the Aesthetic Best Wear-Anywhere Workout Dress Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress ($100) What one might call the OG exercise dress, this Outdoor Voices workout dress has over 4,600 reviews that leave it with a near-five-star rating (plus, 660 customer photos, so you can see exactly how it looks on a variety of different bodies). It's made from high-performance LightSpeed fabric, which is designed to dry quickly and move with you, and features adjustable straps and a built-in shorts liner with two pockets. See two editors' reviews of the Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress to hear more.
What reviewers say: Reviewers love this dress for everything, including "bike riding, running errands, and going on hikes." They also praise the flattering fit and how comfortable it is overall: "I am curvy-shaped (32DD chest) and am happy with how this fits and flatters me. The bodysuit underneath really keeps things in place/my chest is supported thanks to the adjustable straps and the spandex of the suit.
" Additional details: Sizes: XXS-XXXL | Colorways: 8 Best Low-Intensity Workout Dress Lululemon Align Dress ($148) If you're a fan of the look or feel of Lululemon's Align Top , this is the workout dress for you. Made from the same buttery soft Nulu fabric and with the same cut as the cult-favorite crop top, this Lululemon exercise dress is ideal for low-intensity workouts like yoga or Pilates as well as an option for comfy everyday wear, like while you're working from home. The built-in shorts liner even has an open back so you can take a bathroom break without taking the whole dress off.
What reviewers say: One happy customer notes that this Lululemon workout dress is, "Perfect for walking, golfing, lounging. Can dress it up with a cute sweater over top. Obsessed.
And having the ability to pee without taking it off is just *chef's kiss*!" Additional details: Sizes: 0-20 | Colorways: 4 Best Affordable Workout Dress Old Navy PowerSoft Sleeveless Shelf-Bra Support Dress ($27, originally $55) Old Navy has some of the cutest affordable workout clothes, and that includes dresses. This PowerSoft dress has been reviewed by more than 2,200 customers and earned a near five-star rating for its comfortable fabric and stylish cut. This Old Navy workout dress has a built-in shelf bra with removable cups, shorts with a phone pocket, and cute bottom-hem slits that add style and room to move.
One of our editors reviewed the thin-strap version of this dress , and gave it a five-star stamp of approval. What reviewers say: Reviewers rave about the length ("it's not too short or revealing"), "buttery" material, and the fact that it's friendly to larger cup sizes. One even says it, "might be the most perfect work out outfit I've ever had .
. . As someone who hates wearing shorts in public but also hates chub rub, this is a perfect combo.
It even held my girls up." Additional details: Sizes: XS-4XL | Colorways: 10 Best Loose-Fit Workout Dress Baleaf Tennis Golf Dress Sleeveless with Inner Shorts ($32-$44) For a workout dress with a less form-fitting silhouette, try the Baleaf workout dress from Amazon. With not one or two but four pockets (on the outside hips and on the built-in shorts), you have room to carry extra balls, keys, cards, and your phone all at the same time.
One notable feature of this exercise dress is that the shorts are detached, making bathroom breaks easier and also giving you two separate pieces for the price of one. What reviewers say: Customers praise the fabric for being the perfect thickness, staying cool in summer heat, and being "athletic looking but not too shiny." They note that this dress isn't compressive, so if you're looking for something to "hold you in" while dashing around the tennis court, it might not be the right pick for you.
Additional details: Sizes: XS-XXL | Colorways: 5 Best Amazon Workout Dress IUGA Workout Dress with Built-in Bras & Shorts ($28-$38) More than 2,200 people have reviewed this Amazon workout dress, giving it close to a five-star rating. It has thin, adjustable straps that cross in the back, and a full shorts-style bodysuit underneath. The built-in bra is equipped with removable pads, and is high-performance enough to sweat in, but also comfy enough for hanging out.
What reviewers say: Many Amazon customers love this workout dress for its ability to fit larger chests without being baggy in the waist, preventing thigh rub, and being just the right length. One new mom even calls it the "most flattering item I have ever worn." Additional details: Sizes: XS-XXL | Colorways: 7 Best A-Line Workout Dress Outdoor Voices Volley Dress ($108) New to the Outdoor Voices' workout-dress lineup, this pick has a defined waist seam and flirty A-line bottom.
The fit-and-flare skirt hides a shorts liner with not one but two hidden pockets. The whole garment is made in Outdoor Voices' signature SuperForm fabric, which offers a supportive yet lightweight feel and is recommended by the brand for all levels of recreation, from skateboarding to dancing. What reviewers say: Initial reviewers praise the fabric for being "thick but not too thick.
Comfy for working out or just daily wear" as well as for workouts and travel. Bonus: many customers report not needing to wear a bra under this exercise dress. Additional details: Sizes: XXS-XXXL | Colorways: 4 Best One-Shoulder Workout Dress Girlfriend Collective Bianca One-Shoulder Dress ($70, originally $88) The asymmetrical top trend keeps coming back around, and you'd be surprised how supportive it is in a workout dress.
This pick from Girlfriend Collective (a brand beloved for their leggings ) is compressive with a built-in unitard liner, elastic support band under the bust, and hidden pockets — and it's made from 79 percent recycled plastic bottles. What reviewers say: One customer wore this dress on two hikes and to a leg-day workout and gives it her stamp of approval — though she notes it's not as ideal for arm workouts or running because of the asymmetrical top. Others love wearing it for walks, bike rides, and even on a night out.
Additional details: Sizes: XXS-6XL | Colorways: 4 Katie Ledecky Shares Her Favorite Activewear Essentials to Kick Off the Olympics Best Stylish Workout Dress Alo Alosoft Courtside Tennis Dress ($118) If you're looking for a workout dress that could also pass as a sundress or even dress up for an evening out, Alo's Courtside Tennis Dress could be your dream come true. It's admittedly more for comfort and style than serious sweating, but you could still hit a few serves if need be — and you have the built-in bra and shorts underneath to keep you covered (pockets, too). It's made of Alosoft fabric, so it's, you guessed it, super soft.
What reviewers say: Reviewers note that the thing-strap sweetheart top isn't ultra supportive for jumping around, but still love it for playing pickleball , travel, and day-to-day wear. One customer writes: "This dress can be dressed up or down - so versatile!!" Additional details: Sizes: XXS-L | Colorways: 6 Best Super-Light Workout Dress Athleta Transcend Dress ($115) This above-the-knee V-neck dress is made from Athleta's VITAFREE fabric — their lightest Lycra ever, so you'll feel like you're wearing . .
. nothing at all. Perfect for a light outdoor workout, or just walking to the grocery store.
What reviewers say: While customers note that the sizing may be tricky — the chest area can be revealing for those with larger cup sizes, and the waist can be a little right — most love its softness and verstatility. "If [you're] a tall women this dress in a must!" one gushes. "Athleta has the best fabric, this dress is so soft and stretchy! The longer torso length means no wedgies and pulling straps for us tall ladies.
Keeps me dry and cool in the summer heat and is perfect for exercise. You can dress it up or wear it around town. Please make this dress in more colors, I love it!" Additional details: Sizes: XXS-XL | Colorways: 5 Best Open-Back Workout Dress FP Movement Never Better Dress ($118) With built-in shorts and a built-in bra, this dress has everything you need to hit the courts or the streets in style and support.
And it's so cute, with racerback straps and an open back detail. What reviewers say: Get ready for compliments. A recurring theme is how much people tell customers they love their 'fit when they're in this dress.
One reviewer noted that the bra padding is a little thin, though. Additional details: Sizes: XS-XL | Colorways: 6 India Yaffe is the former associate editor of PS Commerce. Lauren Mazzo was the senior fitness editor at PS.
She is a certified personal trainer and fitness nutrition specialist through the American Council on Exercise. Prior to joining PS, she worked for six years as a writer and editor for Shape Magazine covering health, fitness, nutrition, mental health, sex and relationships, beauty, and astrology. She graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Journalism and minors in Writing and Honors, with additional studies in gender, sex, and love.
Mirel Zaman is the health and fitness director at PS. She has 15 years of experience working in the health and wellness space, writing and editing articles about fitness, general health, mental health, relationships and sex, food and nutrition, astrology, spirituality, family and parenting, culture, and news..
