With the rise in popularity of dressing, we’ve seen the trend seep not only into our (hello tennis skirts and varsity sweaters), but also into our day-to-day workout kit. So naturally, that means that we have our eye on the best sports dresses to buy. From running and long walks to (of course) tennis, the sports dress is a surprisingly versatile piece of exercise clothing.
While it’s essential to invest in the right - I'm talking , , and - for your chosen workout, sometimes you just want a piece of kit that does it all, you know? Similar to , the all-in-one aspect of sports dresses makes them incredibly easy to wear - you can essentially throw it on and go about your day. They also add an effortlessly chic element to your kit - easily styled with your favourite ankle socks and trainers. And the best thing? You don't even have to think about whether it goes with the rest of your workout outfit (although we do love a ).
Thanks to built-in support elements like padding, shorts and pockets, they are also probably the most convenient piece of workout kit you can find. Our key takeaway: don’t sleep on sports dresses - they’re not for tennis, after all. Meet your testing team: I’m , Junior Shopping Editor.
My exercise of choice usually falls under the ‘low-impact’ variety - I’m a huge fan of , yoga and barre - so when it comes to getting a sweat on, I depend on a chic workout outfit to get me motivated. Sports dresses definitely fall under this category, and as such .