Dresses
Jul 2, 2020

This Comfy Dress Trend Is the Most Underrated Basic of Summer

by Erin Fitzpatrick

I've always loved wearing dresses, but I recently realized that most of my collection is for work or events and not so much for lounging at home. (Sweatpants usually serve that purpose for me.) These days, I'm working on changing my dressy-to-casual dress ratio since I'm spending so much time in my apartment. I'm still holding on to my special-occasion pieces for when wedding season eventually returns, but right now, it's all about easy, breezy dresses.

It's not hard to quickly determine what kind of dress would be comfortable for lounging at home. We're talking stretchy, loose, soft, and unfussy pieces that are easy to slip on and off. To that end, I've rounded up 27 of my favorite casual midi dresses perfect for working from home in.

Karen Kane Midi Tank Dress

Karen Kane Midi Tank Dress ($99)

You can't go wrong with a sleek tank dress.

Dl1961 Fire Island Dress

Dl1961 Fire Island Dress ($179)

This is begging to be worn at the beach.

& Other Stories Buttoned Maxi Shirt Dress

& Other Stories Buttoned Maxi Shirt Dress ($99)

I can't go to Hawaii, but I still want to dress the part in tropical dresses.

H&M H&M+ Chiffon Dress

H&M H&M+ Chiffon Dress ($50)

This color is so striking.

French Connection Tommy Rib Midi Dress

French Connection Tommy Rib Midi Dress ($98)

I love this shoulder-baring silhouette.

Rag & Bone Kishi Seamless Rib Midi Tank Dress

Rag & Bone Kishi Seamless Rib Midi Tank Dress ($395)

This can easily be dressed up with a blazer and heels.

Beachlunchlounge Kamala Tiered Ruffle Jersey Midi Dress

Beachlunchlounge Kamala Tiered Ruffle Jersey Midi Dress ($68)

This dress is just as comfortable as any pair of sweatpants.

Karen Kane V-Back A-Line Maxi Dress

Karen Kane V-Back A-Line Maxi Dress ($108)

The LBD will forever be a classic.

Sleeper Brigitte Linen Maxi Dress

Sleeper Brigitte Linen Maxi Dress ($290)

This puff-sleeve dress is sweet.

& Other Stories Spaghetti Strap Crepe Midi Dress

& Other Stories Spaghetti Strap Crepe Midi Dress ($119)

I love the tent-like shape of this easygoing dress.

Rachel Pally Gauze Cecelia Dress

Rachel Pally Gauze Cecelia Dress ($260)

Perfect for wafting around the house.

Tried and Tru Button Front Dress

Tried and Tru Button Front Dress ($23)

Stripes will always be in style.

& Other Stories Scoop Neck Puff Sleeve Midi Dress

& Other Stories Scoop Neck Puff Sleeve Midi Dress ($69)

Lime green is definitely a color trend this summer.

All in Favor Floral Print Midi Dress

All in Favor Floral Print Midi Dress ($59)

Red and white never looked so chic.

Z Supply The Meridian Dress

Z Supply The Meridian Dress ($58)

You can never own too many black dresses.

Christy Dawn The Dawn Dress in Vermillion Bloom

Christy Dawn The Dawn Dress in Vermillion Bloom ($218)

I can vouch for the supreme comfort of Christy Dawn's Dawn Dress, which I'm wearing in the image above. I could easily wear it every single day.

All in Favor Floral Print Midi Dress

All in Favor Floral Print Midi Dress ($59)

Who could resist this cheery green color?