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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Dôen Quinn Dress
Dôen Quinn Dress, $, available at Dôen
Damson Madder Becca Mini Dress
Damson Madder Becca Mini Dress, $, available at Damson Madder
J.Crew Linen Cap-Sleeve Midi Dress
J.Crew Linen Cap-Sleeve Midi Dress, $, available at J.Crew
Old Navy Waist-Defined Ruffled Midi Dress
Old Navy Waist-Defined Ruffled Midi Dress, $, available at Old Navy
Reformation Balia Linen Dress, $, available at Reformation
Quince 100% Organic Cotton Keyhole Midi Dress
Quince 100% Organic Cotton Keyhole Midi Dress, $, available at Quince
Anthropologie The Peregrine Midi Dress: Square-Neck Edition
Anthropologie The Peregrine Midi Dress: Square-Neck Edition, $, available at Anthropologie
Madewell Smocked U-Neck Mini Dress
Madewell Smocked U-Neck Mini Dress, $, available at Madewell
House of CB Carmen Bustier Sundress
House of CB Carmen Bustier Sundress, $, available at Nordstrom
Abercrombie & Fitch Emerson Poplin Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
Abercrombie & Fitch Emerson Poplin Puff Sleeve Midi Dress, $, available at Abercrombie & Fitch
Selkie Gwyn Dress
Selkie Gwyn Dress, $, available at Revolve
For Love And Lemons Georgia Gingham Midi Dress
For Love And Lemons Georgia Gingham Midi Dress, $, available at Shopbop
H&M Puff-Sleeved Dress
H&M Puff-Sleeved Dress, $, available at H&M
Asos Design Curve Wide Strap Channel Waist Midi Sundress
ASOS DESIGN Curve Wide Strap Channel Waist Midi Sundress, $, available at ASOS
Hill House Home The Pippa Dress, $, available at Hill House Home
Lisa Says Gah Claudia Dress
Lisa Says Gah Claudia Dress, $, available at Lisa Says Gah
Urban Outfitters Rosie Smocked Tiered Ruffle Romper
UO Rosie Smocked Tiered Ruffle Romper, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Sleeper Belle Cotton Dress with Rose Detail
Sleeper Belle Cotton Dress with Rose Detail, $, available at Sleeper
Free-est In My Dreams Midi Dress
free-est In My Dreams Midi Dress, $, available at Free People
Cider Plus Square Neck Strawberry Graphic Lace Trim Midi Dress
Cider Square Neck Strawberry Graphic Lace Trim Midi Dress, $, available at Cider
Ciao Lucia Gianluca Dress
Ciao Lucia Gianluca Sun Gingham Cotton Dress, $, available at Ciao Lucia
Gap x Dôen Eyelet Midi Dress
Gap x Dôen Eyelet Midi Dress, $, available at Gap
Frankies Bikinis Christa Mini Dress
Frankies Bikinis Christa Mini Dress, $, available at Frankies Bikinis
Tuckernick Gingham Seersucker Landis Maxi Dress
Tuckernuck Gingham Seersucker Landis Maxi Dress, $, available at Tuckernuck
Eloquii Poplin Flare Mini Dress
Eloquii Poplin Flare Mini Dress, $, available at Eloquii
Free-est In My Dreams Midi Dress
free-est In My Dreams Midi Dress, $, available at Free People
Dôen Quinn Dress
Dôen Quinn Dress, $, available at Dôen
Reformation Balia Linen Dress
Reformation Balia Linen Dress, $, available at Reformation
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
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
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