Yes, You Can Work Out in a Dress. Want Proof? Here's Lots

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What you wear during workouts is up to you. I personally like leggings all year-round, but maybe you're more into long shirts and mesh shorts. Maybe you're obsessed with anything neon or velvet sports bras. But have you ever considered wearing a dress to the gym?

Exercise dresses aren't just for tennis anymore. Outdoor Voices advertises its selection (featuring built-in shorts for coverage) as ones you can dance, rollerblade, even weightlift in. Nike sells a slew of golf dresses that can be worn beyond the green. As the warmer weather approaches, these will double as great athleisure pieces you can slip on to catch up with friends or run errands — because, as designer Yves Saint Laurent put it, "Over the years I have learned that what is important in a dress is the woman who is wearing it." Especially if she's striving toward her fitness goals! (We added that last part.)

Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress in Evergreen
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Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress in Evergreen

This Evergreen Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress ($100) is made with sweat-wicking material and fitted with a side pocket and shorts liner that promises coverage during your workouts.

Under Armour Women's Center Court Dress
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Under Armour Women's Center Court Dress

You don't need clothes to make you feel like a superstar at the gym. But if you did, this Under Armour Women's Center Court Dress ($38, originally $44) in Moroccan blue would do the trick. Note: at the moment, this is only available in a size large.

Patagonia Women's Sliding Rock Dress
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Patagonia Women's Sliding Rock Dress

This Sliding Rock Dress ($75) from Patagonia promises to be both stretchy and sweat-wicking. It also has odor control!

NikeCourt Dri-FIT Tennis Dress in Oxygen Purple
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NikeCourt Dri-FIT Tennis Dress in Oxygen Purple

The NikeCourt Dri-FIT Tennis Dress ($70) comes in oxygen purple, and it'll let your legs breathe during your workout.

Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress in Black Polka
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Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress in Black Polka

The Black Polka Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress ($100) is just what your next cardio session needs, don't you think?

NikeCourt Dri-FIT Tennis Dress in True Berry
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NikeCourt Dri-FIT Tennis Dress in True Berry

This NikeCourt Dri-FIT Tennis Dress ($44, originally $70) in true berry is made of polyester and spandex material good for wicking sweat with ease. Would you wear it on the treadmill?

Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress in Black
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Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress in Black

With a classic finish, this Black Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress ($100) puts a sporty twist on your favorite little black number.

Augusta Sportswear Workout Dress
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Augusta Sportswear Workout Dress

The Navy Augusta Sportswear Workout Dress ($24 — $25, originally $50 — $55) comes in a variety of colors (and price ranges for each). Take your pick!