Everyone's Talking About House Dresses — We Found Our Favourite For Just $40

You can't scroll very far on Instagram without seeing someone rocking the popular house-dress trend [1]. These easy dresses aren't just a cool alternative to your stay-at-home loungewear, they're also rooted in a rich history. The term "house dress" is from the late 19th century and was essentially used to describe a garment designated for doing house chores. Now, however, these romantic pieces have taken on a modern life of their own. They're a welcome escape from our everyday loungewear. After doing a ton of research online for affordable dresses [2] to wear around the house, we found styling inspiration (we'll explain why we love them) and our new favourite all-around comfortable — and wallet-friendly — version: Old Navy's Floral-Print V-Neck Fit & Flare Midi Dress [3] ($40). It's definitely a dress we can get behind.

Old Navy Floral-Print V-Neck Fit & Flare Midi Dress

The Floral-Print V-Neck Fit & Flare Midi Dress [5] ($40) has it all: it's loose-fitting with romantic touches, like elbow-length puff sleeves and smocked openings.

And now, some styling inspiration:

Try adding slides and chunky chain jewellery for a glam stay-at-home moment.

Everything about 2020 fashion is rooted in comfort. We love the smocked details on this dress, but even more-so that it's being worn with socks and sneakers.

The best part about a house dress is that it needs very little to look good. Even barefoot, it's always a pretty option to throw on at home.

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