If you feel like your closet is heading further and further west with each passing day, you’re not wrong — the Americana trend is enjoying a moment in the spotlight. From cowboy boots to swingy fringe and color blocked button-ups à la Calvin Klein, the western wardrobe influences are omnipresent. But the one piece we’re gravitating more and more towards is much more simple: the prairie dress.
Thanks to the reimagining of designers like Ciao Lucia and Staud, the prairie dress is far from its old-fashioned and frumpy ways. And with the perfect balance of casual and chic, it’s the ultimate uniform for a lady of leisure. However, its usual bold floral and gingham prints can be quite intimidating if you’re looking to buy into the trend for the first time. That’s why we suggest a flowy, all-white number. You can keep the frills, the overly dramatic sleeves, and the embroidery without feeling like you’re actually living in the 1800s.
Ahead, we’ve rounded up 24 easy white dresses to wear this summer. Reminder: Cowboy boots are optional, but strongly encouraged.
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Mara Hoffman Extended Elisabetta Dress, $, available at Mara Hoffman
Lioness Lioness Button-Down Shirt Dress, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Just Female Brandy Maxi Dress, $, available at Lisa Says Gah
Eloquii Midi Dress with Trim Detail, $, available at Eloquii
Staud Vincent Cotton Poplin Dress, $, available at Need Supply
Zara Voluminous Dress, $, available at Zara
Sir Alena Open-Back Linen Midi Dress, $, available at Matches Fashion
H&M Plus Plus-Size Short Cotton Dress, $, available at H&M
H&M Cotton Poplin Dress, $, available at H&M
Wilfred Taffeta Babydoll Dress, $, available at Aritzia
Universal Thread Plus Size Elbow Sleeve Dress, $, available at Target
Tigre et Tigre Jayme Dress in Poplin, $, available at Tigre et Tigre
Loeil Bolzano Dress, $, available at Loeil
Daisy Street Plus-Size Midaxi Dress, $, available at ASOS
Georgia Alice Milan Cutout Cotton-Poplin Maxi Dress, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Wray Rosemary Dress, $, available at Wray
Ciao Lucia Gabi Cotton Midi Dress, $, available at Moda Operandi
& Other Stories Off Shoulder Balloon Sleeve Mini Dress, $, available at & Other Stories
COS Long Cotton Shirt Dress, $, available at COS
Violeta By Mango Belt Linen Dress, $, available at Mango
Cecilie Bahnsen Kamille Tiered Organza Maxi Dress, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Universal Standard Tracy Linen Wrap Dress, $, available at Universal Standard
Ajaie Alaie Penelope Dress, $, available at Ajaie Alaie
Madewell Andromeda Ruffle Midi Dress, $, available at Madewell
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