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. Characterized by structured bodices, puff sleeves, and A-line skirts, the romantic silhouette is sticking around this spring.
These sweet, ethereal styles, including Hill House Home’s beloved Nap dresses, remain a go-to spring 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, a fun date night, or spring weddings, we’ve rounded up 21 standout styles — think florals, gingham prints, crisp whites, and pastel colors — to bring a touch of vintage whimsy to your wardrobe this season.
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Hill House Home The Madeline Nap Dress
Hill House Home The Madeline Nap Dress, $, available at Hill House Home
Madewell Smocked U-Neck Mini Dress
Madewell Smocked U-Neck Mini Dress, $, available at Madewell
Free-est In My Dreams Midi Dress
free-est In My Dreams Midi Dress, $, available at Free People
Ciao Lucia Gianluca Dress
Ciao Lucia Gianluca Dress, $, available at Bloomingdale’s
Anthropologie The Peregrine Midi Dress: Square-Neck Edition
Anthropologie The Peregrine Midi Dress: Square-Neck Edition, $, available at Anthropologie
Quince 100% Organic Cotton Keyhole Midi Dress
Quince 100% Organic Cotton Keyhole Midi Dress, $, available at Quince
Dôen Quinn Dress
Dôen Quinn Dress, $, available at Dôen
Frankies Bikinis Christa Mini Dress
Frankies Bikinis Christa Mini Dress, $, available at Frankies Bikinis
Old Navy Waist-Defined Ruffled Midi Dress
Old Navy Waist-Defined Ruffled Midi Dress, $, available at Old Navy
Damson Madder Becca Mini Dress
Damson Madder Becca Mini Dress, $, available at Damson Madder
Reformation Balia Linen Dress
Reformation Balia Linen Dress, $, available at Reformation
Eloquii Poplin Flare Mini Dress
Eloquii Poplin Flare Mini Dress, $, available at Eloquii
Gap Eyelet Scoop Neck Dress
Gap Eyelet Scoop Neck Dress, $, available at Gap
Astr The Label Temperance Dress
ASTR The Label Temperance Dress, $, available at Revolve
Urban Outfitters Rosie Smocked Tiered Ruffle Romper
UO Rosie Smocked Tiered Ruffle Romper, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Abercrombie & Fitch Emerson Poplin Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
Abercrombie & Fitch Emerson Poplin Puff Sleeve Midi Dress, $, available at Abercrombie & Fitch
Sleeper Cancan Linen Maxi Dress
Sleeper Cancan Linen Maxi Dress, $, available at Sleeper
House of CB Carmen Bustier Sundress
House of CB Carmen Bustier Sundress, $, available at Nordstrom
Asos Design Curve Wide Strap Channel Waist Midi Sundress
ASOS DESIGN Curve Wide Strap Channel Waist Midi Sundress, $, available at ASOS
For Love And Lemons Georgia Gingham Midi Dress
For Love And Lemons Georgia Gingham Midi Dress, $, available at Shopbop
Cider Plus Square Neck Strawberry Graphic Lace Trim Midi Dress
Cider Square Neck Strawberry Graphic Lace Trim Midi Dress, $, available at Cider
Hill House Home The Scarlett Long Sleeve Maxi Nap Dress
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Hill House Home The Scarlett Long Sleeve Maxi Nap Dress, $, available at Hill House Home
Free-est In My Dreams Midi Dress
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free-est In My Dreams Midi Dress, $, available at Free People
Abercrombie & Fitch Emerson Poplin Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
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Abercrombie & Fitch Emerson Poplin Puff Sleeve Midi Dress, $, available at Abercrombie & Fitch
Frankies Bikinis Christa Ruffle Mini Dress
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Frankies Bikinis Christa Mini Dress, $, available at Frankies Bikinis
Asos Design Curve Wide Strap Channel Waist Midi Sundress
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ASOS DESIGN Curve Wide Strap Channel Waist Midi Sundress, $, available at ASOS
Lulus Floral Jacquard Puff Sleeve Mini Dress
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Lulus Floral Jacquard Puff Sleeve Mini Dress, $, available at Lulus
Damson Madder Heidi Embroidered Midi Dress
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Damson Madder Heidi Embroidered Midi Dress, $, available at Damson Madder
House of CB Carmen Bustier Sundress
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House of CB Carmen Bustier Sundress, $, available at Nordstrom
Cider Curve Square Neck Gingham Shirred Tiered Dress
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Cider Curve Square Neck Gingham Shirred Tiered Dress, $, available at Cider
Madewell Square-Neck Puff-Sleeve Mini Dress
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Madewell Square-Neck Puff-Sleeve Mini Dress, $, available at Madewell
O.P.T Classic Smocked Maxi Dress
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o.p.t Classic Smocked Maxi Dress, $, available at Shopbop
Dôen Quinn Dress
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Dôen Quinn Dress, $, available at Dôen
Maeve Puff-Sleeve Square-Neck Mini Dress
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Maeve Puff-Sleeve Square-Neck Mini Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Kimchi Blue Ioni Plunging Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
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Kimchi Blue Ioni Plunging Puff Sleeve Midi Dress, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Bardot x Revolve Esra Midi Dress
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Bardot x Revolve Esra Midi Dress, $, available at Revolve
Eloquii Plus Mini Fit And Flare Dress
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Eloquii Plus Mini Fit And Flare Dress, $, available at Eloquii
Sleeper Cancan Linen Maxi Dress
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Sleeper Cancan Linen Maxi Dress, $, available at Sleeper
Gap Smocked Midi Dress
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Gap Smocked Midi Dress, $, available at Gap
Ciao Lucia Gianluca Dress
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Ciao Lucia Gianluca Dress, $, available at Ciao Lucia
Everlane The Gauze Smock Dress
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Everlane The Gauze Smock Dress, $, available at Everlane
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