It's a house dress that's meant to be comfortable to wear all day and versatile enough to wear outside the house. You can wear it while doing errands all day inside and outside the house, use it as a swimsuit coverup, going out for the night, date night dress, wear to work, or while breastfeeding your baby.
Is a Nap Dress a nightgown?
“Nap Dress” is the *trademarked* name of a specific product made by Hill House Home,” CEO Nell Diamond wrote on Twitter. “We have been making these dresses since 2018. They are a nightgown/dress hybrid; comfortable for sleeping, but can also be worn as regular clothes.”
How did the Nap Dress go viral?
The Nap Dress first became popular with influencers on Instagram in 2019 and 2020. Carly Riordan, a longtime fashion blogger, told me she bought her first Nap Dress in 2019 and soon began singing its praises to her followers. Once summer 2021 rolled around, the Nap Dress had officially gone viral.
What is an Nap Dress?
What is a nap dress? Often the only fitted part of the dress is around the bust, and other key features include “heavy smocking, over-exaggerated puff sleeves and a typically long, slightly pleated skirt.” While nap dresses may be comfortable enough to sleep in, their purpose goes far beyond that of a nightgown.
Are Nap Dresses still in style?
In case you were snoozing for the last 20 months (and hey, we don't blame you), nap dresses are still a thing. We can credit Hill House for kicking off the lockdown-ready trend back in 2019, when the cottagecore brand debuted with its now cult-favorite dresses.
Who created the Nap Dress?
Nell Diamond
What style of dress is the Nap Dress?
The Nap Dress, trademarked by lifestyle brand Hill House, is just one of the latest iterations of house dresses. And while house dresses have been around for decades and potentially even centuries (the style is said to have originated from a Victorian gown), the romantic garment is experiencing quite the renaissance.
What is a Nap Dress for?
What Is a Nap Dress? The term was first coined by Nell Diamond of Hill House Home, who had twins at the end of 2020. A nap dress is typically made from a cotton blend that is comfortable enough to wear around the house but dressy enough to wear to a meeting or to date night.
What do you wear under a Nap Dress?
Layer it. As the weather starts to transition, get more wear out of your flowy dresses by layering them. One option is to throw a jean or leather jacket or a cardigan over the nap dress. Another option is to put a blouse or tissue turtleneck under to add interest and warmth.
How does the NAP dress fit?
The Caroline Nap Dress It has a loose fit (no elastic waist). The loose-fitting style gives you a lot of options on how to style it. If I were to wear it out, I'd pair it with a belt around the waist.
Why is the nap dress popular?
The brilliance of the nap dress and similar house dresses is that they're generally dressy enough to wear to the office, comfortable enough for running errands, and romantic enough for a weekend date. Instagram post not found.
Can you wear a bra with the NAP dress?
I think you can totally go without a bra under smocked dresses but after breastfeeding two babies, I personally feel more comfortable wearing a little something underneath. This bra has a scoop neck that works perfectly with the Ellie nap dress.Sep 9, 2021