Milkmaid Dress Trend Summer 2019
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 Shirred Floral Maxi Dress
Dôen Shirred Floral Maxi Dress
Dôen's floral take on the milkmaid dress is just the right amount of boho.
Faithfull the Brand Blue Floral Midi Dress
Faithfull the Brand Blue Floral Midi Dress
Now 40% Off
Style this retro floral dress with a pair of white sneakers for your go-to weekend look this season.
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Sleeper Belted Linen Midi Dress
Sleeper Belted Linen Midi Dress
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.
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Reformation Floral Print Midi Dress
Reformation Floral Print Midi Dress
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
Brock Collection Ruffled Taffeta Dress
Now 60% Off
A splurge-worthy dress that wins the milkmaid trend hands down.
Topshop Shirred Mini Dress
Topshop Shirred Mini Dress
Pair this pink floral Topshop dress with a pair of white sneakers for the perfect casual summer outfit.
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Light as a Fairy
De La Vali Puff Sleeve Square Neck Mini Dress
De La Vali Puff Sleeve Square Neck Mini Dress
Now 52% Off
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.
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Georgia Alice Ruched Gingham Mini Dress
Georgia Alice Ruched Gingham Mini Dress
Now 30% Off
Gingham will always be one of our favorite summer prints and this mini dress gets it just right.
Hellessy Belted Asymmetric Dress
Hellessy Belted Asymmetric Dress
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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