You might have heard of the nap dress or the brand Hill House. If you haven’t, maybe you’ve seen a photo of someone wearing one on Instagram. Even if you have no idea what I’m talking about, have no fear! Today, I’ll be giving you a crash course in all things nap dress, including what they are, how to purchase, my review and styling inspiration!
What is the Nap Dress?
Hill House Home, the brand behind this all, boasts that they are the “home of the original Nap Dress.” But what is this piece of clothing? What’s with all the hype behind it?
As the name may suggest, the nap dress is a dress so comfortable, you could literally wear it as pajamas and take a nap in it. The silhouettes are loose and flowy, and the fabrics are soft, lightweight and breathable. They’re known for giving you serious comfort, while also looking stunning and serving total Bridgerton vibes.
Because of their amazing reputation, these dresses sell out very quickly every time there’s a new drop. The next one is actually on Wednesday at noon, so if you’d like to get your hands on one, have an alarm set! If you’d like to save a bit, I have a referral link for $20 off your first purchase. This post isn’t sponsored (anyone can get one of these codes), but if you use my code, I do get a discount on my next Hill House purchase. Some of these links may also be affiliate links, which means I may make a small commission if you make a purchase.
My Review
Fit & Sizing
I have the Ellie dress, which the brand recommends sizing down in, so that’s what I did. For reference, I’m typically a size small in most brands. My bra size is a 32A up top, so I’m smaller there, and on the bottom I’m usually between a size 2 or a size 6. In my Ellie dress, I got a size extra small and it fits great! The fit is definitely roomier because of the flowy skirt and the smocked bodice, so I think sizing down would work fine for most people, but I have heard some people buy their normal size with no problems. Each item on the website has its own sizing guide, so I would recommend checking those out if you’re unsure.
Comfort
In this regard, I can definitely say that the nap dress lives up to the hype. The fabric is very soft, and like I said above, it has a generous fit that’s in no way constricting or uncomfy. I haven’t yet, but I can totally see myself actually taking a nap in it. I’ve worn this dress for hours with no comfort issues. And a bonus point on comfort: the straps are wide enough where you can wear a normal bra instead of a strapless one and not worry about having the straps show. The bottom line: the nap dress is a very appropriate name for a super comfy garment!
Wearability
The nap dress is on the pricier side, so you may be wondering how “wearable” it is. I know with some more expensive garments, I’ve found myself getting scared to wear them because the washing instructions are so specific that I’m nervous to ruin them. The nap dress’s washing instructions said to machine wash cold with like colors and then tumble dry on low. I spilled iced tea on mine a few weeks ago (on brand, right?), and when I washed it, I did it in a delicates bag on a delicate cycle in cold water, then air dried it on a drying rack. The stain came out easily, and I didn’t notice any changes to the fit or fabric after washing. I did have to steam it after it was dried, which brings me to my next point in wearability: wrinkles.
If you know me, you know that one of my biggest (and admittedly kinda silly) pet peeves is when someone wears super wrinkled clothes. It’s not so much seeing this in everyday settings on random people; I know that things happen, especially when you’re out and about all day or commuting somewhere. However, I hate seeing other influencers and content creators post photos of clothes that look like they just pulled out of their clean laundry pile that’s been sitting around for days. It’s so easy to take the extra 5 minutes to steam a garment, and after that, they look so much better! All of this is to say that because the nap dress is cotton, it does wrinkle. However, I’ve found that if I give it a quick steam after washing, it looks a lot better than if I just left it all wrinkly. It does wrinkle, but they come out very easily and quickly!
Final Opinion
I totally recommend getting a nap dress. I love mine so much! It’s super comfortable, and I love the silhouettes that they come in. It’s one of those pieces of clothing that’s super easy to throw on and go, but it still looks amazing. If you’re hoping to pick one up during the next drop (which you totally should!), you can use this link for $20 off!
Styling Ideas
So now that I’m sure I’ve convinced you to purchase a nap dress, here’s the fun part: outfit ideas! The silhouettes and prints may make the dress seem very formal, but it’s super easy to dress up or down. For example, I’ve styled it two different ways below: one casual and one dressy. These are just two ways to style it, but the possibilities are nearly endless! Both of these are great options for the summer, but when the weather cools down, it looks super cute with a denim jacket too. I’ve also seen them layered over a turtleneck for a winter-y spin too!
Casual Nap Dress Look
similar sunglasses | hoop earrings | layered necklaces | rattan sneakers (and the best no-show socks!) | crossbody bag
Dressy Look
pearl headband | similar jeweled earrings | necklace chain and pendant | bracelet stack | similar shoulder bag here (on sale!), here or here | similar heels here or here
Discount Link
I know I already gave it above, but to end this off, I want to share my discount link in its own separate section for easy finding. It’s $20 off for you, and then 20% off for me as well. I’m not being paid to say this or anything; anyone can get one of these discount codes. It’s a great deal, though, which is why I wanted to share! As a reminder, the next nap dress collection drops on Wednesday, June 16th at noon eastern, so if you want one, be online then!
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