Years ago, the only time you’d wear an exercise dress with built-in shorts would be during a tennis match (hello, Serena Williams!) but these days, people are rocking these ultra versitile dresses on many occasions.
Whether you’re playing pickleball, going for a hot girl walk or even meeting friends for brunch — active dresses are starting to take over street style (not to mention, TikTok) and we’re not mad about it!
Fun, sporty and so comfy you feel like you’re wearing pajamas in public, what’s not to love? Dozens of brands are debuting workout dresses, including the oh-so-popular Outdoor Voices The Exercise Dress and other great picks from lululemon, Alo Yoga, Spanx, Free People and more.
Step aside leggings, exercise dresses are here for the taking. Shop our top picks below.
Looking for other athlesiure essentials? Check out our guides on the best belt bags and the best of lululemon’s “We Made Too Much” sale section.
Arguably the most well-known exercise dress, Outdoor Voices’ number comes in a variety or colors, adjustable straps, and a built-in shorts liner with two pockets.
If you’d prefer to wear your own shorts under your exercise dress (or none at all) this lululemon Grid-Texture Sleeveless Tennis Dress is unlined — offering flexibility to your fit and comes in five colors.
Designed with a built-in smoothing bodysuit, this flattering and versatile dress takes you anywhere, anytime. Available in black and dark grey.
Free People Movement’s Hot Shot Mini Dress is a versatile choice that is made of lightweight fabric with oversized patch pockets and built-in shorts.
With preppy button up detailing and a cool collar in a standout dress that’s perfect for tennis and coffee runs alike — you’ll want this Alo Yoga dress in every color available.
For a budget-friendly exercise dress that won’t break the bank, consider this pick from Amazon.
Abercrombie’s Traveler Mini Dress is another great choice that comes in many colors, including this white trim, black option.
Don’t sleep on this OFFLINE by Aerie active dress that’s currently on sale for just $52. Designed with a built-in shelf bra, shorties with pockets and a flirty slit, this one is hard to resist.
The Halara exercise dress comes in the most colors of any other option on this list — ranging from red, white, sea green and more. Plus, it comes with a built-in shelf bra and shorties with pockets.
Even Reformation is getting in on the workout dress fun! The brand’s Farrah Ecomove Active Dress comes in two colors and is made with a heavyweight stretch knit made from 79% polyester that is sourced from recycled plastic bottles and 21% Spandex for that extra stretch.
Madewell’s MWL Flex Fitness Dress is also made with recycled materials and engineered with four-way stretch, MWL Flex is supersoft and sweat-wicking. Enjoy a high neck in the front with a low crisscross back, plus built-in biker shorts.
If you want to jump in on the active dress trend but don’t want to spend a lot, consider Target’s All in Motion Flex Strappy Exercise Dress that comes in a variety of colors and only costs $30.
Made from the brand’s super-soft signature brushed Alosoft fabric, this dress features a sweetheart neckline with built-in shorts and bra, and adjustable straps for the perfect fit. We love it with a lightweight zip up jacket for hitting the pavement.
This Outdoor Voices Volley Dress is a fit-and-flare style designed to turn heads and hold you in. Made in the brand’s SuperForm fabric (sleek compression, anti-slide technology, and built-in UPF 50 protection for worry-free support), this style features a supportive yet lightweight feel and a built-in shorts liner with two pockets.
For an extra sexy exercise dress, look no further than Free People Movement’s One More Serve Onesie that features fun cutouts and a built-in shelf bra for a supportive feel.
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