This Summer Is All About Dressing Like a Milkmaid
Got oat milk? (Lol sorry, I’ll see myself out.)
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Whether you've gone dairy-free or not, brace yourself because we're all dressing like milkmaids this summer. Ethereal, square neckline dresses often complete with bow ties, a little ruffle, or floral prints are already emerging as the dresses of Summer 2019. Thanks to rising It brands like Dôen, LoveShackFancy, and Reformation, the ultra-feminine, ultra soft look is replacing the menswear-inspired trends of seasons past. Now, it's all about looking like you just stumbled in from an afternoon of milking cows in the fields. Too set in your non-dairy milk alternative ways to understand? Let us guide you below...
Milking It
Last summer, we spotted the rise of the fashion fairy nymph look—which has now blossomed into full-on milkmaid dress attire (as expertly demonstrated by Dakota Fanning). Brands like Dôen and Sleeper are helping spearhead the trend with their ethereal dresses.
Dôen's floral take on the milkmaid dress is just the right amount of boho.
Faithfull the Brand Blue Floral Midi Dress
Style this retro floral dress with a pair of white sneakers for your go-to weekend look this season.
For a more polished take on the trend, this belted version is more office-friendly and less ready to run in the fields.
Go Literal
Pink and blue checked patterns, bustier tops, and ribbon details are a playful (and literal) way to wear the look.
LoveShackFancy Off-the-Shoulder Checked Mini Dress
LoveShackFancy Off-the-Shoulder Checked Mini Dress
Ideal for date night or your weekend plans, this ultra-girly mini dress says "Got Milk?" so you don't have to.
Whether you pair them with sandals or sneakers, you'll live in Reformation's smocked midi dresses all summer long.
Brock Collection Ruffled Taffeta Dress
A splurge-worthy dress that wins the milkmaid trend hands down.
Pair this pink floral Topshop dress with a pair of white sneakers for the perfect casual summer outfit.
Light as a Fairy
An all white take on look is instantly chic.
De La Vali Puff Sleeve Square Neck Mini Dress
Meet your new favorite little white dress.
Harper Floral Cotton Dress
Rhode Resort
$338
Rhode's bright and bold prints make for a playful spin on the traditional milkmaid look.
Georgia Alice Ruched Gingham Mini Dress
Gingham will always be one of our favorite summer prints and this mini dress gets it just right.
For a more elevated take on the trend, try this cocktail party-friendly dress.
Lauren Alexis Fisher is the Senior Editor at Cosmopolitan, overseeing digital content across fashion, lifestyle, beauty, sex, and culture. Previously, she was the Market Editor at Harper’s BAZAAR and has written for publications including WWD, Bustle, and W Magazine. When she’s not busy taste-testing her way through every dirty martini in New York, you can follow her on Instagram for bad jokes, good outfits, and annoying vacation pics.
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