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    37 Longer Dresses You Can Comfortably Lounge In While Serving Up Almost Too Much Fashion

    From couch to not couch to couch again.

    All sizes in this post are listed in women's.

    1. A short-sleeve maxi dress with POCKETS that'll give you lots of room to contort your legs into the comfiest possible position while you catch up with your favorite YouTubers. 

    Promising review: "Soft, comfy, and great material. The color is vibrant. It fits true to size. I received a lot of compliments. It has pockets too!! I'm definitely buying more in other colors." —Latoya Santiago

    Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in sizes 14—26 and 23 colors).

    2. A striped beaut (OK, it's in some solid colors too) in case you like to keep things as comfy as possible. Turns out, we're kindred spirits!

    FYI, if you have Amazon Prime Wardrobe you can give this a spin before you buy it!

    Promising review: "The dress is the perfect length for work and isn't see through at all. I love black and white stripes and this dress, also, pockets!" —Brinna Kerrick

    Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 19 colors/prints).

    3. A tie-dye maxi dress you'll don on the couch, then show off while you pick up your farmers market haul.

    4. A strapless boho lewk might just solve your "What do I wear?" problems 'til you break out the puffer coat months from now.

    5. A magnificent tiered masterpiece that'll make you look like you paid an extra digit for it. But you and I know that's not the case. We shan't tell your nemesis.

    reviewer in the maxi four-tier dress

    6. A cheery midi swing dress with tons of patterns to make it a top contender for a date night with your person or the cast of RHNY. (*My* kind of date night.)

    7. An open-back number I highly rec wearing while singing along to Mamma Mia for a sunny dose of escapism while parked on your couch.

    8. A cold-shoulder looker to keep your love for fun prints covered, even if the only thing you're giving the cold shoulder is that sink full o' dirty dishes.

    9. A maxi dress that'd look FANTASTIC beachside (as seen here) but will keep you looking great for all your landlocked adventures too.

    A customer review photo of the maxi dress in light green.

    10. A romper disguised as a maxi to help protect against gentle breezes that turn into gusts, along with all the strange positions you use to get comfy while sedentary.

    11. A floral maxi with a slit that'll allow lots of movement so you can artfully arrange yourself on that couch that's started to take on your body's imprint.

    A model wearing the off-the-shoulder dress on a beach.

    12. A cowl-back floral number with enough pizzazz to easily take you from lounging to meeting your friends out for dancing. 

    model in maxi dress with sequin colorful design and strappy back
    Nasty Gal

    Get it from Nasty Gal for $38.25 (available in sizes 12–20).

    13. A colorful print in your choosing — there are 34 of 'em! — with a peekaboo keyhole at the bust for a lil' extra something something.

    14. A vintage-inspired sundress that'll make deciding what to wear for the day feel like a picnic. 

    model in halter top in gingham print
    Petal & Pup

    Get it from Petal & Pup for $69.95 (available in sizes 0–12 and three colors).

    15. A GORGEOUS midi dress I own and wore on a recent weekend getaway but had so much fun while wearing it that I forgot to get a pic in it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. Suffice to say, it's the BEST.

    A customer review photo of them wearing the dress in white
    A customer review photo of them wearing the dress while taking a mirror selfie

    Promising review: "One of the cutest dresses I have ever purchased! I have thick arms and the sleeves didn't cut off my circulation. It isn’t see-through, which is nice, and I got a lot of compliments on it." —Lauren

    Get it from Amazon for $31.99 (available in sizes XS–XL and seven colors).

    16. A trapeze dress that'll work for most any occasion. It's time to shed those leggings and let those legs breathe!

    model wears the dress in pink with floral design
    plus size model wearing white dress with black polka dots and rose pattern
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I wore this dress to my uncle’s wedding and got so many compliments. My cousin couldn’t believe what I paid and that I got it from Amazon. I will definitely be buying this dress again in different colors. Ladies, this dress is multifunctional so you can wear it for a more casual setting or dressed up! It’s very flowy so it’s extremely comfortable." —Reese W.

    Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in sizes XL–3XL and 29 colors/patterns).

    17. A show-stopping slit if your main concern for a new dress is some sartorial drama. (Same.)

    model wearing a spaghetti strap dress with thigh high slit
    ME MI MART / Etsy

    ME MI MART is a London-based fashion shop.

    Get it from ME MI MART on Etsy for $33.18 (available in sizes S–L).

    18. A cottagecore option that'll make you feel like you're floating through life like someone's fairy godmother.

    off the shoulder light green dress with puffy sleeves and a sheer overlay with embroidered flowers on it
    Simple Chics Boutique / Etsy

    Simple Chics Boutique is a Columbia, South Carolina-based shop featuring gorgeous clothing, accessories, and home accents.

    Get it from Simple Chics Boutique on Etsy for $39 (available in sizes S–XL and five colors).

    19. A chiffon looker with a fluttery hemline built for dancing, even if it's just recreating the latest TikTok dance. (You're doing great, sweetie.)

    20. A printed option that'll please folks who like some fabric on their arms but won't compromise on style.

    model wears navy and maroon quarter sleeve dress

    21. A strappy casual dress to really help you show off some of the local plant life. Your fiddle-leaf fig has never looked so stunning!

    22. A dreamy beaut that could make you look like you belong on the cover of a romance novel. And why would that be a bad thing?

    model in tiered boho dress

    23. A ~dramatic~ belted gown you'll twirl in as you exit any conversation.

    24. An show-stopping African-print dress might just spur on some glam plans so you can show it off to the world. Or at least that's what *I* think you should do.

    model in one shoulder maxi dress with volume

    25. A *pocketed* maxi that'll be super easy to wear, even if your plans for the day is to just roll around on the floor with the puppy. (Am I invited?)

    26. A comfy midi dress with elastic at the waist to give you a bit of shape without being the least bit of constricting.

    FYI, if you have Amazon Prime Wardrobe you can give this a spin before you buy it!

    Promising review: "This dress is so comfortable! The elastic in the middle doesn’t bother me and it is placed at the waist. A cute waist belt will add the perfect touch! Also, I’m 5'4" and it hits just right at my feet (it’s not at the ankles like the picture shows). It doesn’t drag, which is always a problem I usually have ordering dresses." —Ariana

    Get it from Amazon for $26.90+ (available in sizes XXS–XXL and 12 colors/prints).

    27. A body con option (with pockets!) can help cover up those scrapes from a hike your partner talked you into last weekend. (I can't be the only indoorsy person who gets talked into these things.)