Add Another New Nap Dress To Your Collection — You Can Never Have Too Many
Although the nap dress hit its stride during the summer of 2020, we're still obsessed with its nonchalant qualities. The flowy, Victorian-meets-minimalist-chic frock formerly understood as a nightgown is now accepted as daywear. Now, it's a viral investment worth making and a style that is needed within the wardrobe of every dress fanatic.
How does this new and improved style differ from nap dresses before? The difference is subtle, but apparent. For starters, the frock features more structure with a smocked bodice and the loose sleeves have evolved into delicate puff sleeves or frilly straps. Also, nap dresses are no longer only one tone and simple. Now there are eye-catching patterns, embroidery, and colorful hues to choose from.
Where the nap dress was inherently bedroom-born as a sleepwear piece that took to the streets, the nap dress 2.0 is a comfy daywear that can go from napping to brunching to lounging about your day. If you’re still not sure how to picture this all-purpose frock, scroll forth to see the best nap dresses that we’ve lined up ahead.
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Imagine yourself frolicking through a meadow in a blue-tiered maxi dress. The smocked waist, balloon sleeves, and skirt give a subtle cottagecore flair with the delicate embroidery adding an eye-catching touch.
Free People Dahlia Embroidered Maxi Dress, $, available at Free People
Summersalt The Silky Luxe Smocked Maxi Dress
Glide into a dress that says it all with its print, color, and style. Summersalt's silky-smocked maxi dress is available in five joyful designs and requires minimal accessorizing.
Summersalt The Silky Luxe Smocked Maxi Dress, $, available at Summersalt
Pilcro Smocked Puff-Sleeve Denim Dress
Meet the transitional nap dress that is perfect to wear in between those iffy seasons wear the weather can't seem to make up its mind. Pilcro's denim nap dress gives off a structured appearance, while the V-neck, puff sleeves, and tiered skirt exude a soft touch.
Pilcro Smocked Puff-Sleeve Denim Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
ASTR The Label Enola Dress
Introducing the silky soft date-night nap dress. It's the elevated sister of the original casual linen style. Flirt to your heart's content while staying comfy in this stunning slate blue sateen one-piece. The romantic color and details deliver the perfect amount of sultriness.
ASTR The Label Enola Dress, $, available at Revolve
Hill House Home The Ellie Nap Dress
Hill House Home is home (sorry) to the most iconic collection of nap dresses. You'll be able to find various frocks in whimsical patterns, hues, and lengths for any occasion — work events, bridal showers, lounging at home, you name it.
Lightweight and easy to throw on, Abercrombie & Fitch's maxi dress will become your go-to beach dress for relaxing by the waters with a book and a sun hat.
Ingrid & Isabel Smocked Maxi Dress, $, available at Madewell
J.Crew Twist-Back Smocked-Waist Beach Dress
Don't skip out on a nap dress for your last-minute vacays. J.Crew has a soft apricot orange halter neck dress with an open back, so you'll be free of any pesky tan lines.
J.Crew Twist-Back Smocked-Waist Beach Dress, $, available at J.Crew
Boden Smock Waist Jersey Maxi Dress
Monochromatic jersey dresses are easy to have on hand, but do you have one with a bit of drama to it? Have fun and let loose with a print frock with fluttery sleeves and a V-neck. It has character that you'll appreciate.
Boden Smock Waist Jersey Maxi Dress, $, available at Boden
Eloquii Smocked Bodice Asym Neck Dress
Barbie is calling, and she wants her nap dress back, please. At first glance, it might just seem like a cute puff-sleeve dress, but with a closer look, it has a striking asymmetrical neckline for a bit of sass.
Eloquii Smocked Bodice Asym Neck Dress, $, available at Eloquii
City Chic Floral Smocked Waist Maxi Dress
Add a charming vintage-inspired maxi to your dress collection for fall. It has elbow-length sleeves, so you don't need a jacket or cardigan, and the floral print against the black background is gorgeous.
Altar'd State Blakesley Puff Sleeve Midi Dress, $, available at Altar'd State
Asos Design Curve Bow Bust Midi Sundress In Brown Polka Dot
Tap into your retro side with a white maxi with burnt orange-brown polka dots. The cute adjustable straps and flirty-shirred bust are the focal points of this one-piece.
ASOS DESIGN Curve Bow Bust Midi Sundress In Brown Polka Dot, $, available at ASOS
August Sky Women's Smocked Bodice Midi Dress
Fly to the sky in this angelic blue midi dress. The fluttery sleeves and neckline give off a feminine touch that is perfect for a daytime date or weekend picnic with friends.
August Sky Women's Smocked Bodice Midi Dress, $, available at Target
And Now This Trendy Plus Size Smocked Ruffle Maxi Dress
Romantic and dreamy, And Now This has created an elevated white frock with a faint gold print that would look stunning with heels, sandals, or sneakers.
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