Hitting the town or hitting the road, women need athletic dresses that work hard and play hard. With Title Nine's athletic dresses, women can rest easy knowing that our biggest dressing dilemmas are solved. With built-in bras, pockets, and made with breathable, quick-drying fabrics, Title Nine's everyday and exercise dresses are super lightweight, pack down small, and shake out fast. Here's everything you need to know when shopping for athletic or workout dresses.
What's so great about athletic dresses?
Title Nine's active dresses are designed to do way more than just look pretty. They can be worn as activewear, go on their own as the ultimate summer dress (or winter), or thrown on as a lightweight, quick-drying beach cover-up. When we want to give our skirts and skorts a day off, we reach for the always trusty active dress. There's so many reasons why we can't stop, won't stop wearing them, but these three take the cake for us:
Comfort: When we want a free-flowin' adventure, we skip the pants and shorts, and grab a sleeveless, movement-ready dress. Title Nine's workout dresses, sundresses, and everyday mini dresses and midi dresses are made with soft, performance-ready fabrics that keep you cool during warm-weather walks, stop sweat fast, and pack easy wherever you're headed.
Wear 'Em Everywhere: There's really no limit to what women can do in an active dress. Our wrap dresses, t-shirt, and A-line styles are versatile, making transitions from beach to carpool a breeze. Long sleeves, short sleeves, cap sleeves—no matter how laid back or fancy our dresses appear, we can count on them to tackle any challenge we face.
Headed out for a surf? Our
Blocker Hoodie Dress brings the shade (and serious UPF protection). It's the ultimate sundress, made with breathable, sweat-wicking, and sunburn proof materials. Taking a much-needed vacay? Pack the
Round Trip Mini Dress for a repeat-ready outfit. With two ways to wear it, this mini dress is practical, lightweight, and carry-on friendly. Whether your day's filled with activity or you just feel like wearing a damn dress, women can do it all in sporty and simple styles, or summer dresses that know how to keep up.
Style: Hang up your shirts, shorts, and skirts, and get on board with Title Nine's one-and-done wonder dresses. From brunch to beach, our resilient wrinkle-free dresses are a worthy addition to any wardrobe. Packed with bonus dress features like hidden pockets, built-in bras, and moisture-wicking capabilities, we're ready in five and good all day. With so many styles, lengths, colors and patterns to choose from, women have more choices than ever to find the best dress to suit their kind of adventure:
-Sundresses: Every woman needs a solid sundress, whether the day calls for casual walks on the beach or low-key gatherings with friends and family. Title Nine's sleeveless sundresses keep you cool and comfy, helping you beat the heat with lightweight, breathable fabrics. Our favorite on a hot summer day? A light, breathable maxi dress. Want to venture beyond the basic black summer dress? We've got tons of colors, sleeve lengths, and fun, funky, or floral prints to choose from so you can find your new favorite, go-to sundress.
-Workout Dresses: Break a sweat in the best-fitting and best-performing workout dresses. Made with stretchy and sweat-wicking fabrics like nylon and spandex, our workout dresses are ready for whatever you've got. And with built-in shorts, bras, and pockets, these sporty, sleeveless mini dresses really are the total package.
-Coverups: Wrap up your beach day and stay cozy and dry with the ultimate sundresses—coverups. With sunburn-busting capabilities and quick-drying fabrics, try our coverups and quick-dry tunics on for size the next time you've got a full day at the beach on the books.
-Casual Dresses: Us active women like to keep it casual, but not so casual that our clothing isn't keeping up with our speed. For travel days, walks through town, or hopping from one errand to the next, our casual dresses have all the features you'd want in a sporty dress, but with a little more style. Whether you like to keep it not too short in a mini dress, modest in a midi dress, or more covered up in a flowy maxi dress, we've got all the casual dresses to suit your day.
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Sweater Dresses: Beat the chill with our winter-ready sweater dresses. Featuring long, cozy sleeves and warm performance fabrics like Merino wool to keep more women moving in comfort.
How do I choose the right athletic dress?
You wouldn't want to wear a summer dress to the tennis court, and you probably wouldn't want to wear a sleeveless mini dress out on snow-covered trails. Not all athletic dresses are made for every athletic scenario, so it's important to know which one to grab when you're getting a move on. But finding the right sporty dress in your exact size is way easier than you think. Step aside, skirts. It's time to get dressed.
Find the best fit -You'll want to dial in your fit to get maximum comfort and performance capability. Exercise dresses should have a comfortable fit that's nice and snug, but not too tight. Besides, you want to be comfortable. Not going for a body-skimming fit? Go for a flowy, casual maxi or midi dress—just make sure it's not too loose up top. To get a more accurate fit for your size, look for dresses with adjustable straps to keep your shoulder straps from slipping.
Choose your ideal length - What length are you most comfortable with? And what length suits your kinda movement? If a maxi dress is gonna slow your roll, a sporty mini dress might be the better choice. But if shorter mini dresses aren't in your comfort zone, go for a midi dress to find that happy medium — not too short, not too long, but just right for all kinds of activities.
Pick the right style for the occasion - With so many options for women to choose from, finding the right style of dress can still be easy. Keep it casual and free-flowin' in the halter
Liberty Maxi Dress, with a shelf bra built-in and comfort all freakin' day. Suit up for the summer in our
Crusher collection: the ultimate sleeveless summer dresses and jumpsuits that dry quick and shake out fast, in fun, floral prints that are warm-weather ready. Title Nine's A-line, wrap dresses, and racerback styles are almost too versatile, and good to go no matter what you're up to.
Look for performance fabrics - The right fabrics and material can totally make or break your outfit. Whether it's an exercise dress, summer-ready midi dress, or long-sleeve sweater dress, choosing a dress with cheap, flimsy fabrics will leave you feeling sweaty and weighed down. But at Title Nine, we've got a range of performance fabrics that keep women cool, content, and dry on the fly (or warm without overheating) and feel extra good on skin:
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Nimblene: A sturdy flyweight fabric that moves from wet to dry. It's quick-drying superpowers and UPF 50+ rating make it an ideal match for beach days.
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Buttah: The softest fabric ever that's instantly sweat-wicking and wrinkle-erasing. Feels way too good on skin, and knows how to beat the heat.
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Brash: A tougher-than-tough cotton/nylon/spandex blend that's always trail-ready and lightweight for easy trekkin'.
When's the best time to wear an athletic dress?
There's no wrong time or place for women to rock it out in an exercise dress.
Colder weather adventures call for long, warm sleeves and thermal layers underneath, like chill-proof sport leggings. Title Nine's sweater dresses pack a sweatshirt look and feel, and are made to keep women warm and comfortable, with extra features like pockets and hoods.
Warm days under the sun, whether on the beach, on the trail, or out in the city, call for light and breathable mini dresses that aren't too short, but still get the job done. Or, we go for a modest midi dress that packs a fresh breeze for days. And if summer vacation's calling, you can bet we're packing our favorite summer dresses. Think floral maxi dress, a sporty tennis dress, and a simple, black midi dress in case we're headed somewhere a little fancy.
For one-and-done dressing that does way more than look and feel good, Title Nine's athletic dresses are designed to keep women moving in comfort. With pockets for days, built-in bras, and styles that suit every woman's sense of adventure, it's no wonder women are hanging up their shirts and shorts. Say see-ya to skirts and sweat out your next workout in an exercise dress, hit the beach in a basically-waterproof floral maxi dress, or explore new cities in travel-ready summer dresses that know how to beat the heat.
Want to try 'em on for size? Explore Title Nine's collection of floral summer dresses, workout dresses, and coverups, and casual midi dresses for your next adventure.
How do I care for my athletic dress?
To care for your athletic dress, always follow the care instructions on the label. Typically, athletic dresses should be washed in cold water and hung to dry. Avoid using fabric softener, as this can damage the moisture-wicking properties of the fabric. You'll also want to avoid washing your exercise dress with rough fabrics, as this can cause pilling and damage to the dress.
What should I look for when buying an athletic dress?
When buying an athletic dress, there are several things to consider. Look for a dress that is made of moisture-wicking and breathable materials that will keep you comfortable during exercise. Comfort is everything, so choose a dress that fits your size well and stays where you need it to when you're moving around. Lastly, you should consider the style and color of the dress to ensure it meets your personal preferences.
Are athletic dresses suitable for all types of sports?
Exercise dresses are usually made with performance fabrics like nylon, spandex, and/or polyester. Most sporty styles have built-in shorts and sports bras are suitable for all types of sports, including running, yoga, tennis, and more. However, some sports such as cycling or swimming may require more specialized clothing, like compressive shirts and shorts. In these cases, it's best to choose activewear designed specifically for that sport.
