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25 Dresses with Pockets That Are the Perfect Mix of Fashion *and* Function

Many finds are under $50, keeping more cash in your, well, pockets

Courtney Campbell

By Courtney Campbell

Published Jul 23, 2024

Additional reporting by
Anna Smutny & Jael Rucker

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dresses with pockets from hill house, abercrombie and fitch and free people, showing maxi and mini dress styles

How I Chose Our Favorite Dresses with Pockets

If I had my druthers, every dress would be designed with the nifty pouches, and their pocket-less counterparts would cease to exist all together. But I can’t always get our way, and thus, I had to track down these fashion-meets-function MVPs all on our own. Good news though, shopping for them is a breeze, so long as you know where to look. 

I checked out some of our favorite tried-and-true brands like Anthropologie, Amazon and Abercrombie & Fitch. Plus, I asked the most fashionable people at PureWow and sifted through countless reviews for the chicest dresses with pockets. 

The Best Dresses with Pockets

What's the Best Overall Dress with Pockets?

While any pick on this list would make for a fabulous dress with pockets, the Hill House Home The Athena Nap Dress takes the cake as the best overall dress with pockets. It's universally flattering on many body types, comes in several colors and patterns and is available in extended sizes. The pockets itself are hidden from the exterior of the dress, but are still large enough to hold a phone or wallet if needed. It's a winner all around!

Freelance Writer

Courtney Campbell

Freelance Writer

Courtney covers all things shopping and lifestyle at PureWow. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Elon University and has spent more than five years of her career writing and editing shopping content. She has also tested everything from kombucha kits to standing desks for product reviews. With a passion for service journalism, she loves covering food, lifestyle and home content. You can follow her on Instagram or see more of her experience on LinkedIn.

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