While milkmaid dresses started trending in the spring, this steamy, sweltering summer has allowed the style — often marked by a structured bodice, puff sleeves, and an A-line skirt — to continue thriving. As we crave breathable fabrics and flowy silhouettes, styles like nap dresses and milkmaid dresses have become our go-to, one-and-done summer outfits. Now, the vintage-inspired sundresses have the stamp of approval from fashion It girls.
Celebrities like Kaia Gerber and Olivia Rodrigo have been reaching for maxi and midi milkmaid dresses from popular dress brands like Dôen and Ciao Lucia for their NYC strolls and European vacations this season. Sabrina Carpenter also donned an off-the-shoulder mini milkmaid dress from Frankies Bikinis in her “Espresso” music video. It doesn't stop there: The easy-breezy silhouette is taking over TikTok, with influencers trying dressier versions with structured bustiers and delicate straps from brands like House of CB.
So whether you’re looking for a milkmaid dress appropriate for casual daytime activities, flirty date nights, or beach weddings, we found some of the best styles in a range of prints, lengths, sizes, and prices to help bring some vintage whimsy to your wardrobe.
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Shop Dôen
Dôen Quinn Dress, $, available at Dôen
Shop Frankies Bikinis
Frankies Bikinis Christabelle Ruffle Maxi Dress, $, available at Frankies Bikinis
Shop Nordstrom
House of CB Carmen Bustier Sundress, $, available at Nordstrom
Shop Ciao Lucia
Ciao Lucia Gianluca Dress, $, available at Ciao Lucia
Shop Free People
free-est Taking Sides Maxi, $, available at Free People
Shop Hill House Home
Hill House Home The Daphne Dress, $, available at Hill House Home
Shop Damson Madder
Damson Madder Rebecca Bow Back Dress, $, available at Damson Madder
Shop Anthropologie
Selkie Puff-Sleeve Romantics Mini Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Shop Quince
Quince 100% Organic Cotton Keyhole Midi Dress, $, available at Quince
Shop Urban Outfitters
Kimchi Blue Olivia Maxi Dress, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Says Lisa Says Gah
Lisa Says Gah Annie Dress, $, available at Lisa Says Gah
Shop Reformation
Reformation Daria Linen Dress, $, available at Reformation
Shop Asos
ASOS DESIGN Lace Up Corset Midi Dress, $, available at ASOS
Shop Cupshe
Cupshe Ditsy Floral Print Milkmaid Dress, $, available at Cupshe
Shop Revolve
Bardot x Revolve Esra Midi Dress, $, available at Revolve
Shop Cider
cider Curve Sweetheart Gingham Shirred Mini Dress, $, available at Cider
Shop Sleeper
Sleeper Cancan Linen Maxi Dress, $, available at Sleeper
Shop Forever 21
Forever 21 Plus Size Ditsy Floral Maxi Dress, $, available at Forever 21
Celebrities like Kaia Gerber and Olivia Rodrigo have been reaching for maxi and midi milkmaid dresses from popular dress brands like Dôen and Ciao Lucia for their NYC strolls and European vacations this season. Sabrina Carpenter also donned an off-the-shoulder mini milkmaid dress from Frankies Bikinis in her “Espresso” music video. It doesn't stop there: The easy-breezy silhouette is taking over TikTok, with influencers trying dressier versions with structured bustiers and delicate straps from brands like House of CB.
So whether you’re looking for a milkmaid dress appropriate for casual daytime activities, flirty date nights, or beach weddings, we found some of the best styles in a range of prints, lengths, sizes, and prices to help bring some vintage whimsy to your wardrobe.
All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission.
For more can't-miss shopping stories delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our Most Wanted newsletter.

Dôen Quinn Dress
Shop Dôen
Dôen Quinn Dress, $, available at Dôen

Frankies Bikinis Christabelle Ruffle Maxi Dress
Shop Frankies Bikinis
Frankies Bikinis Christabelle Ruffle Maxi Dress, $, available at Frankies Bikinis

House of CB Carmen Bustier Sundress
Shop Nordstrom
House of CB Carmen Bustier Sundress, $, available at Nordstrom

Ciao Lucia Gianluca Dress
Shop Ciao Lucia
Ciao Lucia Gianluca Dress, $, available at Ciao Lucia

Free-est Taking Sides Maxi
Shop Free People
free-est Taking Sides Maxi, $, available at Free People

Hill House Home The Daphne Dress
Shop Hill House Home
Hill House Home The Daphne Dress, $, available at Hill House Home

Damson Madder Rebecca Bow Back Dress
Shop Damson Madder
Damson Madder Rebecca Bow Back Dress, $, available at Damson Madder

Selkie Puff-Sleeve Romantics Mini Dress
Shop Anthropologie
Selkie Puff-Sleeve Romantics Mini Dress, $, available at Anthropologie

Quince 100% Organic Cotton Keyhole Midi Dress
Shop Quince
Quince 100% Organic Cotton Keyhole Midi Dress, $, available at Quince

Kimchi Blue Olivia Maxi Dress
Shop Urban Outfitters
Kimchi Blue Olivia Maxi Dress, $, available at Urban Outfitters

Lisa Says Gah Annie Dress
Says Lisa Says Gah
Lisa Says Gah Annie Dress, $, available at Lisa Says Gah

Reformation Daria Linen Dress
Shop Reformation
Reformation Daria Linen Dress, $, available at Reformation

Asos Design Lace Up Corset Midi Dress
Shop Asos
ASOS DESIGN Lace Up Corset Midi Dress, $, available at ASOS

Cupshe Ditsy Floral Print Milkmaid Dress
Shop Cupshe
Cupshe Ditsy Floral Print Milkmaid Dress, $, available at Cupshe

Bardot x Revolve Esra Midi Dress
Shop Revolve
Bardot x Revolve Esra Midi Dress, $, available at Revolve

Cider Curve Sweetheart Gingham Shirred Mini Dress
Shop Cider
cider Curve Sweetheart Gingham Shirred Mini Dress, $, available at Cider

Sleeper Cancan Linen Maxi Dress
Shop Sleeper
Sleeper Cancan Linen Maxi Dress, $, available at Sleeper

Forever 21 Plus Size Ditsy Floral Maxi Dress
Shop Forever 21
Forever 21 Plus Size Ditsy Floral Maxi Dress, $, available at Forever 21
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