You’ll Be Living In These 13 Flattering Exercise Dresses This Summer — Starting at $19

Published May 30, 2025 6:19 am ET


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Exercise dresses have been dominating the athleisure space lately, regardless of whether you’re going to the gym or brunch. Not only are they a practical choice, but they’re also stylish. They come loaded with thoughtful features, including built-in shorts, pockets to hold your phone, moisture-wicking fabric to keep you cool and adjustable straps.

This fashion trend has seen a rise thanks in part to social media. But tennis stars like Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka can also take the credit for this style taking off. So, whether you plan on making daily visits to the pickleball courts or just want some comfortable pieces to throw on to run errands, these dresses are best for performance, comfort and style. Snag these 13 flattering exercise dresses now, starting at only $19.

  1. Functional and flattering, this Yitty Active Ultraluxe Tennis Dress has criss-cross straps, a supportive shelf bra and built-in shorts with pockets. Plus, it’s on sale for 30% off!
  1. This Anrabess Tennis Dress has a playful mini cut and side slits that give it a chic look while still being functional. Plus, the side pockets can hold balls while you’re on the court and your phone when you’re off.
  1. This expensive-looking UPF 50+ Two-Piece Golf Dress is only $15! We can’t get enough of the gorgeous double ruffle hem, but it also features a collar and zipper.
  1. Another affordable option, this 2-in-1 Athletic Tennis Dress comes in at under $20 and includes a built-in romper for support. Not to mention, reviewers say it’s “slimming” and “comfortable for everyday casual wear.”
  1. The square neck and above-the-knee hem of this flowy Women’s Tennis Dress make it versatile enough to wear to a friendly tennis match or dinner. Plus, it comes in both solid and floral styles so you can find one that fits your aesthetic.
  1. Featuring a pleated skirt that disguises your tummy and a built-in bra, this Heath Yoga Athletic Tennis Dress is crafted with a quick-drying fabric that’ll keep you comfortable on and off the court.
  1. Reach for this IUGA Workout Dress for your next tennis match, which features adjustable straps to help customize the fit. Reviewers say they wore it for over 10 hours in 80-90 degree weather comfortably.
  1. This sweat-wicking CUGOAO Athletic Tennis Dress is so cute that you’ll want to wear it everywhere. The zipper is perfect for those wanting more coverage, and reviewers say they received lots of compliments on it.
  1. Over 2,000 people have snagged this number one bestselling Ewedoos Summer Tennis Dress in the past month, with reviewers bragging about how they barely broke a sweat because of the cool, moisture-wicking fabric. The criss-cross back straps are adjustable, and you can grab it in one of the 13 solid colors!
  1. Dominate the pickleball courts in this comfortable HeathYoga Athletic Dress. It features a backless, cut-out design if you want to show some skin, and adjustable straps with a detachable buckle that ensures you stay supported.
  1. Crafted with UPF 50+ moisture-wicking fabric, this pink houndstooth patterned Viracy Tennis Dress will keep you cool on the courts. It has a collar with a zipper and a double ruffle hem at the bottom.
  1. Shoppers can’t get enough of this buttery-soft IUGA Tennis Dress, saying it’s “super slimming” and that there’s no chaffing. More than 800 people have purchased it in the past month alone, proving that it’s a summer essential.

  2. Add this stylish Golf Dress to your wardrobe, which includes a flowy skirt, a V-neck, a built-in romper and two pockets. Reviewers love how buttery soft it is, saying they’ll “be living in this dress this summer and definitely buying more colors!”

Lauryn Jiles

Lauryn Jiles

Author McClatchy Commerce

Lauryn Jiles is a Content Commerce Assistant at McClatchy. She is based in South Carolina and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Lauryn has written for numerous brands and is well-versed in the fashion, beauty, health, and lifestyle verticals. She enjoys yoga, coffee, fashion museums, sushi, and traveling.

Abby Kass

Abby Kass

Editor McClatchy Commerce

Abby Kass is a Commerce Content Editor at McClatchy covering kids/babies, pets, beauty, and more. With more than seven years experience writing and editing shopping content, Abby has a strong understanding of how important commerce content really is and its important value to readers. She loves browsing online and finding innovative, unique, and just down-right cool products. Before McClatchy, Abby started her career working for Parents Magazine where she fell in love with writing about products. She then spent six years at BuzzFeed falling deeper into the shopping world writing more than 1,500 product roundups and reviews. She sees shopping as a sport and has worked hard at mastering it in order to help make people’s lives easier as they find cool and useful products.