Despite what the name suggests, Hill House’s Internet-famous Nap Dress isn’t for napping. It’s actually a versatile closet staple that, over time, will become the dress you find yourself reaching for the most.
The Nap Dress also makes a perfect Mother’s Day gift — with a variety of styles, cuts, lengths, and patterns, there’s a Nap Dress for every mom.
So what makes a Nap Dress, well, a Nap Dress? Hill House‘s Nap Dresses all feature an elasticized, smocked bodice that’s super stretchy and makes for a comfortable fit, whether you’re wearing a bra or going braless. It also makes them great for breastfeeding moms, and the non-form-fitting shape makes the Nap Dress an excellent maternity option.
Most Nap Dresses are made out of 100% cotton, making them a great spring and summer staple that’s breezy and stays cool.
Nap Dresses aren’t just for adults, though. Hill House has a collection of Mommy & Me matching styles for adults, babies, and young children.
Below, check out some of our team’s favorite Nap Dresses, plus a few more that we think mom would love to unwrap on Mother’s Day.
The Ellie Nap Dress
Available in a range of colors perfect for every season, The Ellie is one of Hill House’s classic Nap Dress silhouettes. The A-Line midi dress features a stretchy, smocked bodice, pockets (!!), and a tiered skirt.
New York Post review: “I have two or three colors in the iconic Nap Dress because I found myself wearing the first one I bought, at least once a week during the spring, summer and sometimes, even in the fall, depending on how cold the weather gets. It’s perfect for the office, brunch with friends or happy hour — who doesn’t love a comfortable, versatile dress?” — Camryn La Sala, Commerce Editor
“I joined the Nap Dress club in 2021 and never looked back. The clip dot fabric is so soft and has aged so well that I return to buy anything in that fabric when they announce a new colorway. The most comfortable dress to wear while still looking ‘done up’ and ready for anything from errands to a dinner party. I currently have five Nap Dresses and eyeing two more for the spring/summer.” — Michelle Moezam, Sr. Social Media Marketing Manager, Commerce
Size range: XXXS-XXXXL | Colors available: 20, including some limited edition spring prints (Blue Watercolor Hydrangea pictured above)
Looking for Mommy & Me matching outfits? The Ellie is also available as The Baby Ellie ($88, sizes 6-12M-18-24M) and The Tiny Ellie ($88, sizes 2/3Y-12Y) in a number of the same prints.
The Elizabeth Nap Dress
Take The Ellie, make it shorter, you’ve got the Elizabeth Nap Dress. It has the same smocked bodice, flutter sleeves, pockets, and tiered skirt, but at a mini-length rather than a midi.
New York Post review: “I have two Nap Dresses (my other, the Athena, is currently only available in tiny sizes), and I can’t speak highly enough about either of them, but the Elizabeth, in my opinion, is the perfect summer dress. It’s easy to dress up or down, even with the mini length, so whether you’re throwing it on for a casual vacation or wearing it for a night out, you can always count on this dress to be a breezy and versatile closet staple.” — Angela Tricarico, Commerce Writer/Reporter
Size range: XXS-XXL | Colors available: 1 (Navy Calico Trellis pictured above)
The Azalea Nap Top + The Delphine Nap Skirt
Prefer a two-piece set to a dress? Hill House still has you covered with a smocked top reminiscent of The Ellie dress’s bodice and a maxi skirt with a smocked, elasticized waistband.
New York Post Review: “How do I love Hill House Home’s nap dresses? Let me count the ways: The stretchy smocking means you can actually eat and dance comfortably at a party, the silhouettes, fabrics and prints are oh-so ladylike, and they’re the next best thing to wearing nightgowns out of the house. I own several versions, and they always net me compliments — and, true to their name, are comfy enough to actually sleep in. Now I’m eyeing the brand’s Azalea Nap Top and Delphine Nap Skirt, which would look just as cute styled separately as they would together.” — Elana Fishman, Page Six Style and Shopping Director
Size range: XXXS-XXL (in both top and skirt) | Colors available: 5 (top), 8 (skirt)
The Cosima Nap Dress
With a high-cut boat neck, this dress is extremely bra-friendly while still maintaining the smocked design that makes a Nap Dress a Nap Dress. You can wear it as is for a casual look, but you can also add a belt or statement jewelry to take it from day to night.
Size range: XXXS-XXXXL | Colors available: 9 (Apple Green Stripe pictured above)
The Louisa Nap Dress
Looking for a Nap Dress with more of a sleeve? Louisa is your girl. It features a ruffle-hem midi skirt similar to The Ellie, and a smocked bodice with trendy puff sleeves.
Size range: XXXS-XXXXL | Colors available: 5 (Navy Trailing Fern pictured above)
The Charlotte Nap Dress
While Charlotte may look similar to Elizabeth, there’s one major difference: pleats! This dress has a knife-layered pleated skirt made from two layers of fabric to maximize this mini’s volume.
Size range: XXXS-XXL | Colors available: 4 (Rose Calico Trellis pictured above)
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