May 30, 2018

I Never Thought I'd Say This: I Worked Out in a Dress

by Aemilia Madden

Can I pull off (and break a sweat in) a workout dress? It's a question I posed to myself when I took on the task of giving Outdoor Voices' new exercise dress a spin. I've never been much of a tennis player and I'm definitely not a dancer, so I can't say that I'd ever given much thought to working out in anything more than shorts or leggings. My many years of soccer, volleyball, and long runs had never been served with a side of sophisticated dressing either—it was all sweat and spandex.

So, no surprise here, I was a bit of a skeptic going into the whole experience. But I signed up for a boot camp class and got ready to pump some iron and pull off some burpees all while wearing a tank dress. For those worried about the flashing potential, there's a leotard layer underneath the skirted top (so we're good). While I also worried about the skirt getting in the way, as it turns out, there were no such problems. The dress was breathable and comfortable the whole way through. And I liked the fact that I actually felt a bit dressed up when I went off to get coffee post-class—athleisure at its best. Read on to shop Outdoor Voices' new exercise dress along with other similar styles.

The Exercise Dress

A dress that's all about keeping things simple.

Available in sizes XS to XL.

The Exercise Dress

Wear this dress to your next spin class.

Available in sizes XS to XL.

The Exercise Dress

For the one who can never have enough pink in their wardrobe.

Available in sizes XS to XL.

Tennis Dress

Adidas x Stella McCartney

Cool and sporty.

Available in sizes XS to L.

Stretch-knit Tennis Dress

Stretch-Knit Tennis Dress

A classic tennis dress.

Available in sizes XS to XL.

Women's Adidas X Alexander Wang T-Shirt Dress

Adidas x Alexander Wang

A cool everyday dress that works for working out too.

Available in sizes XS to XL.

Mesh Printed Logo Short Sleeved Dress

Get your sport on in this dress.

Available in sizes XS to L.

Pack this dress on your next vacation.

Available in sizes XS to 2X.

Reebok x Walk of Shame

You'll be cozy in style in this cool sweatshirt dress.

Available in size 2XS.

Women's Puma Archive Dress

A dress that's great for work or play.

Available in sizes XS to L.

Berlin Mesh High Neck Dress

Adidas Originals

Berlin Mesh High Neck Dress

Just add sneakers.

Available in sizes 2 to 16.

This tennis dress would be perfect with white sneakers.

Available in sizes S to L.

Sport Stripe Inset Dress

Sport Stripe Inset Dress

Meet your new favorite day-to-night style.

Available in sizes S to L.

J.Crew x New Balance

Add a pop of color to your workout.

Available in sizes XS to XL.

Sliding Rock Dress

Sliding Rock Dress

A dress that's ideal for taking a hike.

Available in sizes XS to XL.

Women's Puma Archive T7 Dress

Archive T7 Dress

Breathable and super chic.

Available in sizes XXS to XXL.

Women's Tory Sport Sleeveless Track Dress

Sleeveless Track Dress

Take this dress beyond the track.

Available in sizes S to M.

Range Dress

Wear this dress with cool spandex shorts.

Available in sizes XS to M.

Great for sports or lounging.

Available in sizes 10 to 28.

Now you're all set to try working out in a dress.