The Milkmaid Dress Trend Is Back: 25 Styles To Shop

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Milkmaid dresses started going TikTok-viral last spring and fully took off in the summer thanks to fashion It girls like Sabrina Carpenter, Kaia Gerber, and Olivia Rodrigo. Typically characterized by structured bodices, puff sleeves, and A-line skirts, the romantic silhouette is sticking around this summer.

These sweet, ethereal styles — including Hill House Home’s beloved Nap dresses — remain a go-to summer dress trend for their breezy, throw-on-and-go ease. And with options ranging from casual minis by celeb-favorite Ciao Lucia to dressier maxis by TikTok-loved House of CB, there’s a milkmaid dress for just about every occasion.

Whether you’re dressing for daytime plans, vacation, date night, or a summer wedding, we’ve rounded up 25 standout styles — think florals, gingham, crisp whites, and pastels with delicate details like bowties and rosette appliqués — to bring a touch of vintage whimsy to your wardrobe this season.

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