What you wear during workouts is up to you. I personally like leggings all year round, but maybe you're more into oversized shirts and mesh shorts that let the air in. Maybe, just maybe, you're obsessed with anything neon [1] or velvet sports bras [2]. But, woman to woman, have you ever considered wearing a dress to the gym?
Exercise dresses aren't just for tennis anymore. Outdoor Voices advertises its selection (featuring built-in shorts for coverage) as ones you can dance, rollerblade, even weight-lift in. Nike sells a slew of golf dresses that can be worn beyond the green, too. As the warmer weather approaches, these will double as great athleisure pieces you can wear to catch up with friends or run errands — because, as designer Yves Saint Laurent put it, "Over the years I have learned that what is important in a dress is the woman who is wearing it." Especially if she's striving toward her fitness goals! (We added that last part.)
Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress in Scarlet
This Scarlet Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress [3] ($100) is made with sweat-wicking material and fitted with a side pocket and shorts liner that promises coverage during your workouts.
Nike Dri-FIT Short Sleeve Golf Dress
Nike's Dri-FIT Short Sleeve Golf Dress [4] ($52, originally $70) isn't just for hitting the green. Note: it doesn't come with a liner, according to reviews, so you may want to wear spandex or shorts underneath if you're doing exercises on the floor (or anything with high-intensity).
Nike Zonal Cooling Women's Golf Dress
The Nike Zonal Cooling Women's Golf Dress [5] ($75, originally $100), with its zippered collar, will make you look invincible.
Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress in Black Polka
The Black Polka Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress [6] ($100) is just what your next cardio session needs, don't you think? It comes in sizes extra small through extra large.
NikeCourt Dri-FIT Tennis Dress
This NikeCourt Dri-FIT Tennis Dress [7] ($70) in True Berry is made of polyester and spandex material good for wicking sweat with ease. Could it be good on the treadmill?
ASICS Women's Rally Dress
Want a built-in bra in your dress? ASICS has got you covered with this Women's Rally Dress [8] ($25 — $54) that looks super supportive.
Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress in Black
With a classic finish, this Black Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress [9] ($100) puts a sporty twist on your favourite little black number.