The 11 Best Exercise Dresses for Fitness and More

This dress can take significant credit for kick-starting the exercise dress's rise—and it's worth the hype. (Editor's note: I own three of these dresses and wear them weekly.) Outdoor Voices' flagship dress has evolved since its 2018 debut, adding design features like adjustable straps, internal grips on the shorts liners, and an extra pocket added for optimal comfort.

Fitness instructors agree that it's a go-to. "As we head into warmer weather, there is nothing I love more than sporting my black exercise dress from Outdoor Voices," Barry's instructor Virginia Preston tells us. "It is my ultimate go-to outfit for summer because it's so incredibly versatile—I can wear it to the gym, dress it up for happy hour, or even bask in its silky, breathable fabric while I sit on the couch and binge Netflix."

Your third and final sign to try to Outdoor Voices exercise dress? More than 4,000 testimonials say this dress fits true to size and the material feels better than described.

Customer review: "I am in love with my OV dresses! They are perfect for trips, games, running, and fun! I love the pockets, I carry minimal objects and with the pockets I know they are secure and don’t worry about my cards and keys getting in the way. I have a collection of 5 now, and the red butterfly pattern is my fav!"

Sizes: XXS to XXXL

Madewell's exercise dress has all the technical details you need for a low-impact workout and errands afterward. Key features include soft fabric with a hint of stretch, built-in shorts, and an open, ventilated back. And yes, those shorts have pockets.

Customer review: ""I never write reviews. But the second that Madewell introduced an exercise dress, I bought it because I've been looking for one and this checked every box. The shorts didn't budge, which is always a must."

Sizes: XXS to XXL

Girlfriend Collective's exercise dress checks every box: breathable fabric, supportive but not-too-constricting fit, inclusive sizing, and eco-conscious production. It has both a built-in shelf bra and shorts.

Customer review: "Love that Girlfriend came out with a Paloma dress—the cut on the top is definitely more my style! The bonus obviously is if you need a little more support, the Paloma bra fits better under it! It’s not completely covered but it’s fun to show the different color bras I have with the black dress."

Sizes: XXS to 6XL

Barry's instructor Taryn Brooks suggests Alo Yoga's courtside dress for easygoing workouts and activities after. "It is super flattering and comfortable and gives me major '90's vibes. I love the classic colors, and the bright shades for summer are so cute," she says. "I definitely save them for lower impact days, like a Sunday hike with friends, or if I am just going in to teach a class and know I need to run somewhere after and still feel cute."

Customer review: "This is the most comfortable thing I ever put on my body and I want to live in this dress! It is insanely flattering as well." And, this reviewer continues, the pockets are more spacious than they appear: "I can fit my iPhone 13 Pro, my Airpod Pro case, and a roll of doggie bags in the pockets comfortably while I take my dog on a walk."

Sizes: XXS–L

You won't have to lift a finger to adjust this dress while you're working out. Made with Sweaty Betty's best-selling fabric, this exercise dress perfectly balances stretch and compression for a fit that moves with you (not against you). Inside, you'll find built-in shorts with a pocket and a shelf bra with removable pads.

Customer review: "Fits perfect! I ordered the XS and it fit true to size. Length was perfect. Not too short/not too long."

Sizes: XS–XXL

Nike put its performance fabric and function expertise together into one exercise dress for running, lifting, and a lot more. The dress's fabric stretches and flexes in tandem with your movements, a feature that made reviewers rate it "very comfortable" on Nike's fit scale. Some shoppers said it can skew large, so consider ordering a size down.

Customer review: "I bought it in three colors. Even a couple friends bought this dress after seeing mine!"

Sizes: XS to 2XL, 1X to 3X

Reach for this relaxed exercise dress when you're getting ready for a beginner's hike or a leisurely walk along the coastline. It's moisture-wicking, quick-drying, and rated UPF 50+ to keep you cool and protected during outdoor activities. Choose from three bubbly spring shades or classic black.

Outside of the barre studio, this Splits59 exercise dress is perfect for everyday wear. It's easygoing and comfortable, whether you wear it with sneakers or sandals. But the soft ribbed fabric is stretchy and moisture-wicking—the formula you need to breeze through a morning walk or a standing yoga class. While it doesn't come with built-in shorts, you can easily slide it over your best biker shorts or a swimsuit.

Sizes: XS–XL

This Marysia exercise dress has an artfully pleated skirt and an open back with criss-cross straps. The design is just as functional as it is Instagram-worthy, thanks to a quick-dry fabric and coordinating shorts to wear underneath. Everyone will ask where you found this dress, whether you're wearing it to a ballet class or a tennis match.

Sizes: XXS–XXL

You'll never worry about slipping straps or necklines in this exercise dress. Beyond Yoga's best exercise dress has a high neckline and built-in shelf bra to keep you supported and secure through your low-impact workouts. If you want equal coverage on the bottom, pair this dress with Beyond Yoga's ultra-soft shorts, as liner shorts aren't built into this dress. All in all, reviewers call this dress a soft and comfortable necessity.

Customer review: "I never write reviews, but this is by far my favorite dress! So soft and well-made. Feels like I’m wearing my regular uniform of lululemon leggings but dressed up for the day. Built-in bra makes breastfeeding super easy too. Just bought in another color and am recommending to all of my friends!"

Sizes: XS to 4X

Save this exercise dress from Aritzia's in-house activewear label for walks and medium-intensity activities. It comes in four vibrant shades with a slim fit and subtle side slit. Reviewers get the most excited about this exercise dress's wrinkle-resistant, moisture-wicking fabric. Some reviewers say it run small, so consider going a size up. It doesn't come with built-in shorts—but take that as an invitation to mix and match with another pair in your gym bag.

Customer review: "This dress is super cute with sneakers—it's comfortable and easy for travel (small to pack and doesn't get too wrinkly). I love the material too as it's not see through at all."

Sizes: 2XS to 2XL