Until recently, your clothing options for an active day were pretty much limited to leggings or shorts.
And then Outdoor Voices launched its super popular in 2018 and changed the activewear scene forever.
Not content with providing a breathable, flattering alternative to skin-tight, show-everything Spandex, has gone one step further and last week re-launched the exercise dress and added some cool extra features.
The popular dress is comfortable, stretchy, made to move in and features built-in shorts.
Women around the States have been wearing it for everything from skateboarding and snowboarding to hiking and tennis.
Outdoor Voices last week re-launched its popular exercise dress in new colors with added features to make it even more comfortable and versatile
Now people are loving that they can take their phone along for the ride with the addition of a side pocket in the built-in shorts that’s big enough for a smartphone.
If you’re out for a long hike, or perhaps out and about with a toddler, you can also use the pocket to store snacks.
Another update to is adjustable back straps for a customizable fit across the chest so that all sizes feel supported and uplifted.
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This makes it even more flattering than before, meaning this dress is also a perfectly acceptable option for dates, meeting friends or even for feeling your best when you pop to the grocery store.
In fact, several of the thousands of reviewers who gave a full five-out-of-five stars wear it for more than just exercise, making the $99 price tag more reasonable.
‘I am obsessed, I love this dress!’ wrote one impressed shopper in their review.
‘I probably need to order six more because this will be my go to summer outfit!’
Made from 85 per cent Nylon and 15 per cent Spandex, the dress is cooling and ideal for summer climes – no matter what activities you get up to
The popular dress is comfortable, stretchy, made to move in and features built-in shorts.
Women have been wearing it for everything from snowboarding and hiking to tennis and yoga
But those who wear it for sport say it withstands everything, with one active customer writing: ‘I wear it to hot yoga and it is so comfortable and easy to move in, while wicking all the sweat.’
Another added: ‘I wear this dress in all occasions, including skateboarding.
Let me tell you, after a nasty fall on the pavement, the dress was still intact while everything underneath was a bloody mess. Not a tear or yahoo blemish in the dress.’
If you’re in need of a new little black dress, the could be up to the job as it’s versatile enough to dress up or down. Wear it with heels or wedges and nobody would guess that it’s equally at home on the pitch or in the mountains.
There are nine color to choose from including so you can frighten your rivals on the sports pitch or turn heads and drive onlookers wild when you strut down the street.
Updates to the dress include adjustable back straps for a customizable fit across the chest (left) and a pocket in the built-in shorts that’s large enough for a smartphone (Right)
Made from 85 per cent Nylon and 15 per cent Spandex, it’s cooling and ideal for summer climes.
However, the dress can be worn with tights and a cardigan in winter if you find it’s so comfortable that you just don’t want to take it off.
Several enthusiastic shoppers have gone as far as to say has changed their life with the exercise dress.
‘This dress increased my quality of life exponentially,’ wrote one delighted customer.
‘It is so versatile and so comfortable, I seriously have never had a piece of clothing that made me feel more confident or cool.’
Another commented: ‘This is literally the most comfortable and flattering piece of clothing I own! Just putting it on makes me feel so confident, like I can take on the world!’