Style 20 Comfy House Dresses Stylish Enough to be Spotted In (Even If You Won't Be) As comfortable as athleisure, but far more fashionable. By Katie Strasberg Rousso Katie Strasberg Rousso Katie Strasberg Rousso is the Senior Special Projects Editor for Southern Living where she focuses on content strategy and audience growth for southernliving.com. She covers an array of topics in travel, food, and home. Prior to joining Southern Living in 2016, she managed digital storytelling for The Home Depot, including development of the company's digital newsroom, corporate messaging, and product narratives. Southern Living's editorial guidelines and Betsy Cribb Betsy Cribb Betsy is the features editor at Southern Living. She writes about a veritable potpourri of topics for print and digital, from profiling Southern movers-and-shakers and celebrating family traditions to highlighting newsy restaurant openings and curating the annual holiday gift guide. Prior to joining the Southern Living team in 2017 as the style editor, she worked at Coastal Living as an assistant editor covering pets and homes. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on April 15, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Kathrin Ziegler There's a lot to love about stretchy pants that you can do everything from practice yoga to nap in. But they're no match for the put-together feeling of picking out a day dress, not to mention the automatic confidence boast that comes with catching a glimpse of yourself in the mirror wearing something flirty and fun. Thanks to today's fashion trends, that instant composure doesn't have to come at the price of your comfort. The soft fabrics of your favorite worn-in t-shirt have joined forces with loosely fitting silhouettes for stylish pieces you can wear while lounging on the front porch, eating dinner on the patio with friends, or simply enjoying doing nothing at all. Because who says you can't feel special while binging Netflix or rereading your favorite book? From flowy maxi dresses to relaxed shirt dresses, we've pulled a few picks from around the web that are as cozy as activewear but can add a bit more flair to even the laziest day spent at home. A New Day Women's Sleeveless Sundress in Pink Target Buy Now BUY IT: $30; target.com We're ready for a vacation, and this flamingo pink number with a smocked back is perfectly packable. Somerset Maxi Dress in Ivory Anthropologie Buy Now BUY IT: $168; anthropologie.com Lightweight cotton, a smocked waist, and an easy pullover style make this maxi a warm-weather winner. Universal Thread Flutter Short Sleeve Woven Dress in Coral Target Buy Now BUY IT: $20; target.com Wear it for running errands around town or as a beach cover-up. ASTR the Label Tiered Short Sleeve Dress in White Nordstrom Buy Now BUY IT: $89; nordstrom.com We're suckers for puff sleeves and a breezy, gauzy material. It comes in black too. A New Day Women's Easy Linen Tank Dress in Magenta Target Buy Now BUY IT: $20; target.com Hot summer days call for lightweight linen. Plus, it has pockets! BB Dakota by Steve Madden Ella Flutter Strap Cotton Maxi Dress Nordstrom BUY IT: $39; nordstrom.com This crinkled cotton maxi is ideal for summer, but it'll also pair well with a denim jacket for fall. Who What Wear Women's Bishop 3/4 Sleeve Dress in Beige Floral Target Buy Now BUY IT: $38; target.com We love the airy vibes of these floral, flow-y tiers and three-quarter sleeves. Nordstrom T-Shirt Maxi Dress Nordstrom BUY IT: $59; nordstrom.com The softness of your favorite T-shirt meets an outing-appropriate silhouette. Lou & Grey Rainbow Stripe Swing Dress LOFT Buy Now BUY IT: $80; loft.com Wear the rainbow! The textured cotton blend adds a little something extra. Boho Floral Printed Dress Amazon Buy Now BUY IT: $27; amazon.com Adjustable straps ensure a comfortable fit. Linen Tunic Dress in Green Zara Buy Now BUY IT: $70; zara.com Add a belt for a more tailored look, or wear it loose for an easy daytime winner. Open Edit Sleeveless Reversible Maxi Dress in Rust Umber Nordstrom Buy Now BUY IT: $49; nordstrom.com This reversible dress (you can also wear it with a V in the front) comes in five colors. We like the rust, as it'll transition well to fall. Who What Wear Women's Puff Long Sleeve Dress in Yellow Leopard Target Buy Now BUY IT: $37; target.com It's all in the details: An oversized collar, a whimsical animal print, and a playful drop waist. Topshop Smocked Stripe Midi Dress Nordstrom Buy Now BUY IT: $84; nordstrom.com Blue-and-white stripes and smocked coral straps are a match made in summer style heaven. PRETTYGARDEN Plaid Ruffled Sleeveless Dress in Red Amazon Buy Now BUY IT: $31; amazon.com The search for the perfect picnic dress is over ... we've found it! It also comes in yellow, black, green, and blue check. Universal Thread Women's Gauze Tiered Skirt and Flutter Blouse in Purple Target Buy Now BUY IT: Skirt, $25; target.com; and top, $15, target.com Shh! This is actually a two-piece set, which makes for easy mixing and matching with items you already own, like white jeans or a blouse. Linen Blend Empire Waist Maxi Dress in Blue Stripe Gap Buy Now BUY IT: $55; gap.com The linen-blend, smocked-back maxi comes in tall and petite sizes too. Big Shirt Dress in White Gap BUY IT: $47; gap.com There's nothing we love more for the dog days of summer than a little white dress. Elan Grecian Cover-Up Dress in White/Navy Nordstrom Buy Now BUY IT: $74; nordstrom.com It may be called a cover-up, but you can bet your bottom dollar we'd wear this to neighborhood block parties and the grocery store too. Broken-In Jersey Tiered Maxi Dress in Alhambra Green J. Crew Buy Now BUY IT: $80; jcrew.com It's the easiest outfit ever: Just add sandals or sneakers and you're ready to go. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit