What is the Cottagecore Aesthetic? Shop 18 Outfits & Style Inspo

Nobody does the stretchy, flowy, midi dresses better than the inventors of the “nap dress” themselves: Hill House. This sky blue frock is proof that you don’t have to rid your wardrobe of color in order to embrace the cottagecore life.

The soft shades of tans and beiges that you might find in a thrift store will bring that vintage feel to your cottagecore ensembles. This dress has an adjustable tie neckline that also doubles as a decorative bow.

Vintage-inspired embroidery and lace-up detailing immediately evoke that cottagecore feeling. Wear this top on its own or layer it over a loose, airy blouse.

No cottagecore round-up would be complete without a Selkie dress — the viral sensation designs dresses with puffed sleeves and floaty skirts in whimsical novelty prints.

Gingham is easily one of the most recognizable prints of the cottagecore aesthetic. The smocked bodice is stretchy and soft, making this frock the perfect lounge dress.

Every closet needs a couple of basic tanks for layering. Knit textures and tiny flowers liven up a regular ol’ tank for strong cottagecore energy.

Keep things easy, breezy, beautiful with a maxi skirt. Pair with a woven bag and a puff sleeve crop top to balance out the proportions of your skirt.

These little daisies might not be freshly picked, but they’re still pretty darn cute. Style your cozy cardi with a white turtleneck and a maxi skirt.

You’ll want a good hat that adds to your look while also blocking out the rays while you’re lounging in the sun while reading a book or throwing elaborate garden tea parties (what, as if you don’t do that every weekend?).

Throw this over your flirty sundresses and pair with leg warmers for a cold-weather cottagecore look that’s perfect for reading books by the fireplace or cozying up with a cup of tea.

Keep your bangs out of your face and add bits of lace and florals to your hair with a 10 second ‘do. Just tie the scarf behind your neck and then pull it up and over your face, and you’re done!

If you don’t feel like wearing flats, leather lace-up boots will add some toughness to your airy, soft cottagecore outfit. Think Jo March in Greta Gerwig’s Little Women, or any Jane Austen heroine.

Replace tank straps with soft, ruched cap sleeves and swap stilettos for kitten heels or a simple pair of ballet flats to cottagecore-ify your look.

Whimsical fruit prints like these tiny little cherries are oh-so-cottagecore. Purchase some real cherries from a farmer’s market and bake up a pie if you’re looking for a cute weekend activity to do in the ‘fit you put together.

Stock up in sweet ruffled socks and let them peek out from underneath your Mary Janes or lace-up boots. Embroidery and floral prints are simple ways to add a touch of cottagecore to an otherwise plain article of clothing.

Corset tops are just about as cottagecore as it gets. Ditsy florals (a.k.a. very small prints that might almost look solid from afar) have a more delicate feel than a large floral.

A cotton blouse is a lovely layering piece to add to your cottagecore wardrobe — it’s airy enough that you can wear it year-round (yes, even during the summer, despite the sleeves) thanks to the eyelet crochet.

This is probably the most perfect dress to wear while frolicking through a field of wildflowers, which is exactly what happens in all of our cottagecore aesthetic dreams. A mini bag will hold all your essentials without taking attention away from the floaty sundress.