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The exercise dress: What to know about the trend and where to find them

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Exercise dresses become summer’s hottest new trend
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BySara Russell, Anthony Kane, and Casey DelBasso
May 20, 2022, 3:20 PM

Everyone has been looking for comfy yet stylish fashion options as athleisure took over our closets.

While the work-from-home attire of 2020 had one rule -- the more stretch and comfort, the better -- a new "all-in-one" look has been trending and flooding social media feeds: the exercise dress.

"This dress is the perfect blend of comfy casual and sleek elevation," style and fashion expert Melissa Garcia told "GMA." "The fabric is inherently casual and typically is made out of spandex and moisture-wicking material which is perfect to wear during a sweaty workout. While the A-line silhouette is polished, tailored and super flattering on every woman, no matter their shape or size."

How to style the athletic dress

When it comes to styling the exercise dress, the options are limitless. According to Garcia, "You can easily wear this dress casually with a sneaker to workout and tie a button-down around your waist to elevate the look just a touch so it's lunch-appropriate."

She continued, "If you are looking to bump up the look of the dress, try pairing it with either a jean jacket or an oversized blazer and a heeled sandal."

Another attractive feature of the exercise dress is that styles run the gamut of price points. Keep scrolling to shop.

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