From nightgown dresses to nap dresses, a clear trend in fashion right now is dresses that mix being comfortable with being stylish. Yet another iteration on the trend: house dresses. Not necessarily a new fashion concept, they’ve continued to rise in popularity these past few years.
“A house dress is the ultimate piece of clothing to work from home,” fashion stylist Leena Alsulaiman says. “It instantly lifts your spirits and takes minimal effort, but you feel put together and comfortable. Plus, ‘dressing up’ has a significant impact on our mental health, which is so important when we are missing our social circles and coping with anxiety about the future’s unpredictability.”
From various styles, fabrics and features, we rounded up our favorite house dresses from the internet, with insight from fashion experts.
House dresses with pockets
Hill House Home The Ellie Nap Dress
$150 at Hill House
![Hill House Home The Ellie Nap Dress](https://i0.wp.com/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/newmom-nap-dress.jpg?w=640&ssl=1)
We love these Hill House nap dresses. Comfy, cute and available in 11 different colors and prints (plus pockets), you’ll want to live in this dress all summer long.
Merokeety Women’s T-Shirt Midi Dress With Pockets
From $29.99 at Amazon
![Merokeety Women's T-Shirt Midi Dress With Pockets](https://i0.wp.com/shacklemedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20-house-dresses-youre-never-going-to-want-to-take-off.jpg?w=640&ssl=1)
Fashion designer Olivia Romero says these pockets are helpful since you can carry around your phone, a lip balm, a pack of tissues, headphones and so on. This dress comes in both subtle stripes and solids, and is just the right midi length to take you from warmer weather to winter when paired with tights.
Athleta Presidio Dress
$98 at Athleta
![Athleta Presidio Dress](https://i0.wp.com/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/220304131245-presidio-dress-athleta.jpg?w=640&ssl=1)
We love the look of this dress that is longer in the back and shorter in the front. With a racerback and pockets deep enough for your phone, we could definitely live in it.
Madewell Eyelet Boxy Mini Shirtdress
$118 at Madewell
![Eyelet Boxy Mini Shirtdress](https://i0.wp.com/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/boxy-dress.jpg?w=640&ssl=1)
Think of this dress as a more pulled together version of your favorite oversized tee. Perfect for those scorching summer days, it’s adorned with an eyelet design and has a liner to give you more coverage.
Korsis Summer Casual T-Shirt Dress
From $25.99 at Amazon
![Korsis Summer Casual T-Shirt Dress](https://i0.wp.com/shacklemedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20-house-dresses-youre-never-going-to-want-to-take-off-1.jpg?w=640&ssl=1)
Available up to a 3XL, this is pretty much the easiest dress you can imagine, with a swing silhouette, pockets and T-shirt-like material.
Sweaty Betty Mellow Midi Dress
$128 at Sweaty Betty
![Sweaty Betty Mellow Midi Dress](https://i0.wp.com/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/sweaty-betty-dress.jpg?w=640&ssl=1)
This layered, jersey dress can be worn untied for a more loose look or tied up to give your waist a little more definition.
Yozly Nightshirt Women House Dress
From $26.99 at Amazon
![Yozly Nightshirt Women House Dress](https://i0.wp.com/shacklemedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20-house-dresses-youre-never-going-to-want-to-take-off-2.jpg?w=640&ssl=1)
With pretty button detailing at the neckline and an A-line silhouette, this is a roomy dress with a bit of style.
Madewell Lightspun Button-Front Tank Midi Dress
$89.50 at Madewell
![Madewell Lightspun Button-Front Tank Midi Dress](https://i0.wp.com/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/madewell-lightspun-button-front-tank-midi-dress.jpg?w=640&ssl=1)
The kale color of this button-front midi is great if you’re a little over the all white summer dresses but don’t want to dive into a flashy and bright color scheme.
Umgee Lovable High Low Dress
From $22 at Amazon
![Umgee Lovable High Low Dress](https://i0.wp.com/shacklemedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20-house-dresses-youre-never-going-to-want-to-take-off-3.jpg?w=640&ssl=1)
With a frilly hem and colors like this pretty muted pink and bright red, we love this flowy dress with pockets.
PrettyGarden Loose Off-Shoulder Stretchy Long Jumpsuit
From $19.99 at Amazon
![PrettyGarden Loose Off-Shoulder Stretchy Long Jumpsuit](https://i0.wp.com/shacklemedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20-house-dresses-youre-never-going-to-want-to-take-off-4.jpg?w=640&ssl=1)
OK, but what about house…jumpsuits? We adore this stretchy jumpsuit with an elastic waist and a neckline that can be worn off-shoulder or not. Plus, it’s even got pockets and is available up to a size 3XL.
Madewell Joanna Smocked Midi Dress in Windowpane
$138 at Madewell
![Plus Joanna Smocked Midi Dress in Windowpane](https://i0.wp.com/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/madewell-plus.jpg?w=640&ssl=1)
Available in sizes up to 4X, this woven cotton dress will have you feeling like a Greek goddess with a defined waistline and adjustable shoulder ties.
Old Navy Cami Maxi Swing Dress for Women
$39.99 From $19.97 at Old Navy
![Old Navy Cami Maxi Swing Dress for Women](https://i0.wp.com/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/220304131155-cami-maxi-swing-dress-old-navy.jpg?w=640&ssl=1)
This cami maxi dress is so easy to just throw on for a grocery store run.
Nemidor Plus Size Long Maxi Dress
From $31.99 at Amazon
![Nemidor Plus Size Long Maxi Dress](https://i0.wp.com/shacklemedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20-house-dresses-youre-never-going-to-want-to-take-off-5.jpg?w=640&ssl=1)
Just picture how easy your day will be when you just have to throw on this comfy T-shirt maxi dress, which even comes with pockets. It’s available in sizes up to 26, and we really love this oxblood red color.
Old Navy Vintage T-Shirt Shift Dress
$29.99 $17.97 at Old Navy
![Old Navy Vintage T-Shirt Shift Dress](https://i0.wp.com/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/220304132047-underscored-house-dresses.jpg?w=640&ssl=1)
This T-shirt dress is made out of 100% cotton for a simple and cozy look and is available in sizes up to 4X.
Cotton house dresses
R.Vivimos Long-Sleeve Floral Bohemian Midi Dress
$30.99 at Amazon
![R.Vivimos Long-Sleeve Floral Bohemian Midi Dress](https://i0.wp.com/shacklemedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20-house-dresses-youre-never-going-to-want-to-take-off-6.jpg?w=640&ssl=1)
This cult-favorite Amazon nightgown dress was practically made to be a house dress, with its pretty bohemian patterns, loose silhouette and long, flowy sleeves. Catch us wearing this cotton-blend dress in our living rooms swaying to Fleetwood Mac. Reviewers note it’s definitely oversize, and it’s available in sizes up to 2XL too.
Universal Thread Women’s Sleeveless Dress
$20 at Target
![Universal Thread Women’s Sleeveless Dress](https://i0.wp.com/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/220304131208-universal-thread-sleeveless-target.jpg?w=640&ssl=1)
We love the look of this casual sleeveless dress which is available in so many cool prints we might just have to buy more than one.
Madewell Marie Cinch Kaftan Dress
$198 $119.97 at Madewell
![Marie Cinch Kaftan Dress](https://i0.wp.com/shacklemedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20-house-dresses-youre-never-going-to-want-to-take-off-7.jpg?w=640&ssl=1)
This 100% viscose dress is light and airy, perfect for the summer. Plus, its flowy and elastic design ensures maximum comfort.
Caslon Cotton Gauze Long Sleeve Midi Shirtdress
$98 at Nordstrom
![Cotton Gauze Long Sleeve Midi Shirtdress](https://i0.wp.com/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/green-cotton-dress.jpg?w=640&ssl=1)
This lightweight dress also makes a great cover-up if you’re hopping between the house and the pool, but is also great if you want to create that easy-going, just-threw-this-on kind of look.
J.Crew Side-Cutout Cotton Poplin Dress
$109.99 at J.Crew
![Side-cutout cotton poplin dress](https://i0.wp.com/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/j-crew.jpg?w=640&ssl=1)
Playful and polished, this house dress can easily transition you from slouch mode to host mode in an instant.
Old Navy Fit & Flare Sleeveless Cotton-Poplin Smocked-Bodice Midi Dress
$44.99 From $28 at Old Navy
![Fit & Flare Sleeveless Cotton-Poplin Smocked-Bodice Midi Dress for Women](https://i0.wp.com/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/old-navy-house-dress.jpg?w=640&ssl=1)
This fit and flare dress comes in a festive floral print and is available in sizes up to 4XL as well as tall and petite versions.
Source: www.cnn.com