Nap dress and Wicked fans, get ready for the best news of your life. The Broadway show and Hill House Home have just released a limited-edition collab. The Hill House Home x Wicked Collection, which is available for preorder now and ships in early December, is here to celebrate Wicked’s 20th anniversary on Broadway with two whimsical versions of the Ellie Nap Dress. The Elphaba dress is made with glittery black-and-green tulle, and the Glinda dress features striped pink organza. Both are available in women’s and kids’ sizes (though the Elphaba is currently sold out for women), so start planning your mommy-daughter dates now.
If this is your first nap dress, you’re in for a treat. Gone are the days of simple one-tone nightgowns. The flattering, laid-back silhouette now comes in colorful hues and eye-catching patterns, making the style a must-have for dress fanatics. Ahead, we’ve rounded up our favorite flowy frocks along with the Glinda dress for you to shop now.
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For more can’t-miss shopping stories delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our Most Wanted newsletter. We all have our fair share of fancy dresses from wedding guest options to snazzy holiday ones, but the one style we steadily return to are nap dresses. The flowy Victorian-meets-minimalist-chic frock has evolved from a nightgown to daywear. Now, it’s a viral investment worth making and a silhouette that is needed within the wardrobe of every dress fanatic.
How does this new and improved style differ from previous nap dresses? It’s subtle, but apparent. For starters, the frock features more structure with a smocked bodice, and the loose sleeves have evolved into delicate puff sleeves or frilly straps. Also, nap dresses are no longer only one tone and simple. Now there are eye-catching patterns, embroidery, and colorful hues to choose from.
Where the nap dress was inherently bedroom-born as a sleepwear piece that took to the streets, the nap dress 2.0 is a comfy daywear that can go from napping to brunching to lounging about your day. Halloween costumes and holiday dresses, too! Hill House Home has created Wicked-inspired designs for their famous Ellie Nap Dress. These free-flowing frocks are truly the perfect foundational piece to layer with cardigan sweaters, wool coats, and cropped jackets. If you’re still not sure how to picture this all-purpose frock, scroll forth to see the best nap dresses that we’ve lined up ahead.
Hill House Home Glinda Ellie Nap Dress
This pink girly dress is crafted with striped organza, which aligns perfectly with Glinda’s aesthetic — maybe yours, too?
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Hill House Home The Glinda Ellie Nap Dress, $, available at
Summersalt The Countryside Poplin Smocked Midi Dress
Glide into a dress that says it all with its print, color, and style. Summersalt’s flowy tiered maxi is available in two fall-esque designs and requires minimal accessorizing.
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Summersalt The Countryside Poplin Smocked Midi Dress, $, available at
Boden Halterneck Detail Maxi Dress
Monochromatic jersey dresses are easy to have on hand, but do you have one with a bit of spunk to it? Have fun and let loose with a floral-print frock with puff sleeves and a crisscross halter neck. It has character that you’ll appreciate.
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Boden Halterneck Detail Maxi Dress, $, available at
Ava & Viv Long Sleeve Smocked Midi Bodice Dress
Thanksgiving dinner? Cozy café visits or daytime dates? Ava & Viv has created the burgundy fall dress of our dreams, and we’re obsessed with its balloon sleeves and floral print.
Shop Ava & Viv at Target
Ava & Viv Balloon Long Sleeve Smocked Midi Bodice Dress, $, available at
Free People Dahlia Embroidered Maxi Dress
Frolic through cornfield mazes and apple orchards this fall in a burnt orange maxi dress. The smocked waist, balloon sleeves, and tiered skirt lend subtle cottagecore flair while the embroidery adds a delicate touch.
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Free People Dahlia Embroidered Maxi Dress, $, available at
ASTR The Label Enola Dress
Flirt to your heart’s content in this date-night nap dress, the older sister of the original linen style. The blue sateen brings the romance, while the low cut and fitted bodice deliver the perfect amount of sultriness. Layer with a leather jacket for a chic touch.
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ASTR The Label Enola Dress, $, available at
J.Crew Twist-Back Smocked-Waist Beach Dress
Don’t skip out on a nap dress for your tropical vacays. J.Crew has a soft apricot halter-neck dress with an open back that will make warm breezes all the better.
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J.Crew Twist-Back Smocked-Waist Beach Dress, $, available at
Boden Smock Waist Jersey Maxi Dress
Boden Smock Waist Jersey Maxi Dress, $, available at
Eloquii Smocked Bodice Asym Neck Dress
Barbie is calling, and she wants her nap dress back, please. At first glance, it might just seem like a cute puff-sleeve dress, but with a closer look, it has a striking asymmetrical neckline for a bit of sass.
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Eloquii Smocked Bodice Asym Neck Dress, $, available at
Abercrombie & Fitch Crinkle Textured Smocked Waist Maxi Dress
Lightweight and easy to throw on, Abercrombie & Fitch’s maxi dress will become your go-to beach dress for relaxing by the waters with a book and a sun hat.
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Abercrombie & Fitch Crinkle Textured Smocked Waist Maxi Dress, $, available at
Madewell Ingrid & Isabel Smocked Maxi Dress
Gift a new or expecting momma a breezy maxi that they’ll adore. It’s bump-approved and long enough to style with a jean jacket for early fall.
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Ingrid & Isabel Smocked Maxi Dress, $, available at
City Chic Floral Smocked Waist Maxi Dress
Add a charming vintage-inspired maxi to your dress collection for fall. It has elbow-length sleeves, so you don’t need a jacket or cardigan, and the floral print against the black background is gorgeous.
Shop City Chic at Nordstrom
City Chic Floral Smocked Waist Maxi Dress, $, available at
Altar’D State Blakesley Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
It’s all about the dainty cinched puff sleeves with this nap dress. Elegance and gracefulness are the main factors for this fitted silhouette.
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Altar’d State Blakesley Puff Sleeve Midi Dress, $, available at
Asos Design Curve Bow Bust Midi Sundress In Brown Polka Dot
Tap into your retro side with a white maxi with burnt orange-brown polka dots. The cute adjustable straps and flirty-shirred bust are the focal points of this one-piece.
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ASOS DESIGN Curve Bow Bust Midi Sundress In Brown Polka Dot, $, available at
And Now This Trendy Plus Size Smocked Ruffle Maxi Dress
Romantic and dreamy, And Now This has created an elevated white frock with a faint gold print that would look stunning with heels, sandals, or sneakers.
Shop And Now This at Macy’s
And Now This Trendy Plus Size Smocked Ruffle Maxi Dress, $, available at
Pilcro Smocked Puff-Sleeve Denim Dress
Meet the transitional nap dress that is perfect to wear in between those iffy seasons wear the weather can’t seem to make up its mind. Pilcro’s denim nap dress gives off a structured appearance, while the V-neck, puff sleeves, and tiered skirt exude a soft touch.
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Pilcro Smocked Puff-Sleeve Denim Dress, $, available at
ASOS CURVE Crochet Poplin Maxi Dress In Blue Gingham, $, available at
Christy Dawn The Maggie Dress, $, available at
H&M Smocking-detail dress, $, available at
AE High-Neck Maxi Dress, $, available at
Lulus Super Sweet Light Blue Smocked Ruffled Tie-Back Mini Dr, $, available at
Everlane The Smock Dress, $, available at
Hill House Home The Ellie Nap Dress, $, available at
Free People Azure Maxi Dress, $, available at
Tanya Taylor Lina Dress, $, available at
En Saison Shay Smock Bodice Midi Dress, $, available at
Steve Madden Tropical Splash Dress, $, available at
J.Crew Tie-Back Tiered Dress In Floral Print, $, available at
Madewell Plus Sophia Smocked Midi Dress in Windowpane, $, available at
MINKPINK Vera Tiered Midi Dress, $, available at
Love The Label Squareneck Midi Dress, $, available at
Miessial Striped Linen Midi Dress, $, available at Amazon
Reformation Greyson Linen Dress, $, available at
Free People Oasis Midi Dress, $, available at
Zesica Strapless Beach Maxi Dress, $, available at Amazon
Draper James Deana Smocked Dress in Picnic Plaid, $, available at
Express English Factory Tiered Midi Dress, $, available at
UO Tessie Smocked Puff Sleeve Midi Dress, $, available at
Ellos Smocked Bodice Tank Dress, $, available at Amazon
& Other Stories Embroidered Sleeveless Midi Dress, $, available at
ASOS DESIGN Curve Shirred Bustier Mini Dress, $, available at
Max Studio Paisley Flutter Sleeve Maxi Dress, $, available at
Topshop Smocked Tiered Cotton Maxi Dress, $, available at
Everlane The Smock Maxi Dress, $, available at
H&M Smock-Detail Dress, $, available at
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