Why the Internet Is Divided

The dress, which is currently sold out in all sizes except XL in its one available colorway, is said to be perfect for casual wear. The upper part is designed with Lululemon’s Nulu fabric and the skirt is made with a silk blend. It is said to have a four-way stretch and be sweat-wicking and quick-drying, to keep you comfortable as you move through hot summer days. Right now it’s only in stock in Light Ivory though we’re hopeful it comes back in stock in the other colorways it was available in.

It’s made to be pretty form-fitting up top, with the skirt portion hitting around your ankle. Some shoppers say that its worth sizing up for the perfect fit.

The convertible design is by far the most raved-about feature among shoppers. To turn it from a dress into a skirt, all you need to do is fold down the top portion.

“I love this maxi dress. I love that I can wear it as a dress (no bra needed) or a skirt,” one shopper wrote. “The fabric is amazing, it flows beautifully and the length is perfect! It is going to be my new go-to, travel dress.”

It seems like it will work well on a range of body types, as shoppers of all sizes have given it a perfect five-star review. “This dress is incredible,” another person wrote. “Wore it for 6 hours comfortably and without a bra (I’m a DD). It has looked amazing on every body type I’ve seen try it on and it’s incredibly comfortable and soft.”

However, the controversy lies in the fact that some people on the internet have been noting that the style is nothing new and the Lululemon version is more expensive and not necessarily the most flattering dress out there — but clearly others disagree.

If you want to try it for yourself, you can grab one of the few in-stock sizes left. But if your size is not available or you want to try a more affordable version, we found other 2-in-1 dresses that you can shop below.

This skirt has a longer, foldable waistband so it can easily double as a dress. It comes in both solid colors and a patterned version.

Sizes: S – 3XL | Colors: 11 | Materials: Rayon, spandex

What we like

• Machine washable
• Good value

While this is technically marketed as a skirt, multiple shoppers say it can just as easily be worn as a dress, thanks to its long, fold-over waist. “I love this!” one shopper wrote. “I have bought it multiple times and now as a second color. I prefer to wear it as a skirt, but you can also wear it as a knee-length dress. It has the right amount of stretch to fit well around the torso, but is attractive fitting yet not skin tight in the leg. Love it. It’s perfect and can be dressed up or down.”

This skirt, which can double as a dress, comes in an array of colors and patterns. It’s designed to hit at the ankle when worn as a skirt, so will be shorter as a dress.

Sizes: Small – 3X-Large | Colors: 26 | Materials: Polyester, cotton, spandex

Something to note

• Some say material is thin

Similarly, reviewers say that this maxi skirt can function as a dress. Shoppers add that it’s easy to style — it can be dressed up or down — and the material is soft and breathable.

You’ll be ready for any occasion with this dress from Old Navy. It’s fitted at the top with a flared skirt at the bottom.

Sizes: XS – 4X | Colors: 2 | Materials: Rayon, spandex

What we like

• Dropped waist
• Petite, regular, tall sizes

If you love the trendy dropped waist of the viral dress, this Old Navy option has the same vibe. While we’re not sure if it will work as a skirt, it’s cute enough as a dress — plus, the stretchy, curve-hugging top tells us it just might.

We chose to write about the Lululemon 2-in-1 Maxi Dress because it’s a brand our readers love and the dress was trending on social media. Because it’s nearly sold out, we searched the internet to find similar options with lower price points and many positive reviews from shoppers.