9 Cotton House Dresses With Pockets
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We’ve researched and tested dozens of cotton house dresses — these are our favorite options for their natural materials, comfort, and ethics across a range of price points.
We love the house dress for a casual and loose garment that is ideal for lounging around the house, running errands, or simply staying cool in the summer months. The options below are made with safe and eco-friendly materials, like organic cotton, and are great for errands, chores, and even meetings, whether on Zoom or IRL! Best of all: They have pockets. Check out our affordable and sustainable picks; for the greenest choice, of course, try thrifting or going secondhand.
Our criteria:
We’ve personally tested the below dresses, assessing the fabric comfort, quality, texture, opacity, as well as pocket depth and placement. We’ve rounded up the best quality pieces that feel good, look good, and are versatile for chores, errands, and leisure moments alike. We update this list regularly with our emerging favorites that meet the following criteria:
- ORGANIC/NATURAL MATERIALS | The brands below carry dresses that are nontoxic and organic cotton.
- COMFORT | Each dress has been editor-tested and approved at least an 8 out of 10 on the comfort scale!
- ETHICS | Each brand is committed to ethical production and various sustainability initiatives.
Keep your feet cozy, too, with house shoes and voila — your indoor/outdoor outfit is complete.
1. Pact
Materials | Organic cotton
Size Range | XS — XXL
Price Range | $58 — $128
A house dress…with pockets? Yes, it’s true! Pact’s organic cotton dresses are exactly what we’re looking for. Flowy and flirty with pleats, tie-waists, pockets and more, these cotton house dresses effortlessly transitions from work to home and vice versa. Like all Pact items, it’s ethically made with organic cotton using 91 percent less water than conventional cotton.
Customer Review | “I ordered a small and it fits really well. The fabric feels very nice and the dress holds it shape very nicely. Love the pockets, too!” – Margaret (Read all reviews.)
2. Quince
Materials | Organic cotton, tencel, silk, European linen, Mongolian cashmere
Size Range | XS — 3X
Price Range | $40 — $150
Quince is here to make luxury quality affordable. The brand offers a wide variety of sustainably made house dresses without the high price tag. From Mongolian cashmere and organic cotton to European linen and silk, Quince uses premium, eco-friendly materials designed to last. Enjoy beautifully-made casual (and elevated!) dresses that don’t compromise on quality or the environment.
Customer Review | “Absolutely love this dress! The top/bodice has some stretch, the working buttons have elasticized loops so I had no issue opening/closing them, there are pockets, and it’s fully lined! The v-front is flattering, but not too revealing and the ruffle on the shoulder gives a nice feminine touch. Shipping was also super fast! Can’t wait to order more styles from Quince…” – Alexa A. (Read all reviews.)
3. Kotn
Materials | BCI cotton
Size Range | XS — XL
Price Range | $178
If sweater dresses are your vibe, you’ll love Kotn’s toasty cable knit dresse, made from 100% BCI cotton and crafted ethically in Portugal. Kotn’s mission is to balance quality, price, and ethical production across their clothing collections. As a certified B Corporation, Kotn invests in sustainable growth by supporting cotton farming communities and building schools with every purchase.
4. Known Supply
Materials | Organic cotton
Size Range | XS — 4XL
Price Range | $54 — $124
Known Supply is a certified B Corp making some of our favorite basics. Whether you plan to keep it simple and opt for a house dress you can wear to bed, or if you prefer an style you can dress up and run errands in, Known Supply has got an option for you! As for materials, these dresses are made with 100 percent GOTS certified organic cotton and are crafted in a Fair Trade certified factory in India. Just throw it on and go about your day!
Customer Review | “I rarely find a dress on the internet that works for me. This dress fits perfectly, is well made, high quality and a wonderful dress for all ages. I look forward to buying other items from Known Supply.” – Lisa F. (Read all reviews.)
5. MATE the Label
Materials | Organic cotton, organic linen
Size Range | XS — 3X
Price Range | $150 — $365
Designed for everyday wear, these seasonless house dresses from MATE the Label are made to last. Each organic cotton and organic linen dress uses significantly less water and carbon than conventional fabrics. Free from harmful chemicals like pesticides and BPA, you’ll ensure a sustainable impact with every wear!
Customer Review | “Love this! Comfortable and chic, great quality, I wish I had all the colors” – Jennifer (Read all reviews.)
6. Girlfriend Collective
Materials | Recycled plastic water bottles, spandex
Size Range | XXS — 6XL
Price Range | $78 — $98
For those of us who love to be active throughout the day, you’ll fall in love with Girlfriend Collective’s athleisure dresses. Made from 100% recycled water bottles and available in the cutest styles, don’t be fooled by the compressive nature of these dresses — each sculpting and smoothing dress is buttery soft to the touch and is mindfully made for comfort. You’ll even find options with built-in shorts so you can flaunt freely as you go about your day!
Customer Review | “I love how this fits and how versatile it is. You can workout in it and it’s a great travel dress.” – Melissa M. (Read all reviews.)
7. Hackwith Design House
Materials | Cotton
Ethics | Sustainable & secondhand fabrics, made in the USA, secondhand shop available
Size Range | XS — 2X
Price Range | $30 — $255
Hackwith Design House’s Sustain Shop is our go-to for inclusive house dresses that are affordable, sustainable, and ethically made. The Minnesota brand follows a limited production model, so its secondhand shop Sustain is where you’ll find samples and returns at deeply discounted prices. These dresses, made of 100 percent cotton and 100 percent linen, come in varying shapes, sizes, and styles — find the one that speaks to you!
Customer Review | “I think this might be the prettiest dress I have bought from Hackwith Design House! The licorice lyocell drapes beautifully and can be casually elegant at any dinner. The color is simply beautiful. So I went ahead and bought a second one in the Burnt Umber cotton and was equally delighted. I’ve already received tons compliments!” – sophiarea (Read all reviews.)
8. Boody
Materials | Bamboo viscose blend
Size Range | XS — XL
Price Range | $37 — $86
If slip dresses are more your style, Boody’s is one you’ll love. Designed for everyday wear, these house dresses are a TGT favorite, ideal for layering or wearing as is around your home. These slips are sustainable too, born from a bamboo viscose blend. With your purchase, you’ll help save over 600 hours of LED bulb energy and 350+ liters of drinking water. Not bad for a dress starting at just over $30.
Customer Review | “My second purchase of the Everyday Slip. A must have if you like dresses. Superior quality and excellent value for money.” – Anel M. (Read all reviews.)
9. ABLE
Materials | Cotton & modal
Size Range | XXS — 3X
Price Range | $98 — $138
ABLE helps sustainably break the cycle of poverty by employing and empowering women makers. As only two percent of fashion workers are paid living wages (and the industry is the largest employer of women worldwide), ABLE is committed to transparent wages to hold themselves accountable to higher ethics. We are in love with their wide range of casual dresses, especially their bold and vibrant cottagecore-esce pieces. Swoon!
Customer Review | “Simple, elevated cotton dress! I debated on whether or not to size down and was glad that I stuck with my normal size. It is roomy but not too much so. This will be easy to wear in several seasons and with multiple styles of shoes. A great wardrobe addition!” – Anonymous (Read all reviews.)
Featured image by Pact
