While milkmaid dresses started going TikTok-viral in the the spring and fully took off in the summer with the stamp of approval from fashion It girls like Sabrina Carpenter , Kaia Gerber, and Olivia Rodrigo , the style — often marked by a structured bodice, puff sleeves, and an A-line skirt — will continue to thrive in the fall. Styles like nap dresses and milkmaid dresses are our go-to fall dress trends because they make for easy breezy, one-and-done outfits.
From casual mini dresses from celebrity-approved brands like Ciao Lucia to dressier, structured maxi dresses from TikTok-approved brands like House of CB, there’s a milkmaid dress for every occasion. So whether you’re looking for a fall dress appropriate for daytime activities, flirty date nights, or fall weddings , we found some of the best styles in a range of colors, prints, lengths , sizes, and prices to help bring some vintage whimsy into your wardrobe this season.
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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 Ruffle 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
Quince 100% Organic Cotton Keyhole Midi Dress
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Quince 100% Organic Cotton Keyhole Midi Dress, $, available at Quince
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
Reformation Balia Linen Dress
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Reformation Balia Linen Dress, $, available at Reformation
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
Dôen Quinn Dress
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Dôen Quinn Dress, $, available at Dôen
Frankies Bikinis Christabelle Ruffle Maxi Dress
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Frankies Bikinis Christabelle Ruffle Maxi Dress, $, available at Frankies Bikinis
Free-est Taking Sides Maxi
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free-est Taking Sides Maxi, $, available at Free People
Hill House Home The Daphne Dress
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Hill House Home The Daphne Dress, $, available at Hill House Home
Damson Madder Rebecca Bow Back Dress
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Damson Madder Rebecca Bow Back Dress, $, available at Damson Madder
Selkie Puff-Sleeve Romantics Mini Dress
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Selkie Puff-Sleeve Romantics Mini Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Quince 100% Organic Cotton Keyhole Midi Dress
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Quince 100% Organic Cotton Keyhole Midi Dress, $, available at Quince
Kimchi Blue Olivia Maxi Dress
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Kimchi Blue Olivia Maxi Dress, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Lisa Says Gah Annie Dress
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Lisa Says Gah Annie Dress, $, available at Lisa Says Gah
Reformation Daria Linen Dress
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Reformation Daria Linen Dress, $, available at Reformation
Asos Design Lace Up Corset Midi Dress
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ASOS DESIGN Lace Up Corset Midi Dress, $, available at ASOS
Cupshe Ditsy Floral Print Milkmaid Dress
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Cupshe Ditsy Floral Print Milkmaid Dress, $, available at Cupshe
Cider Curve Sweetheart Gingham Shirred Mini Dress
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Cider Curve Sweetheart Gingham Shirred Mini Dress, $, available at Cider
Sleeper Cancan Linen Maxi Dress
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Sleeper Cancan Linen Maxi Dress, $, available at Sleeper
Forever 21 Plus Size Ditsy Floral Maxi Dress
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Forever 21 Plus Size Ditsy Floral Maxi Dress, $, available at Forever 21
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