If your fashion feed has been overpopulated by tomato girl summer looks or the mob wife aesthetic for too long, maybe it's time to revisit something more romantic. Although prairie dressing has been around for awhile, today’s current interpretation still finds a way to add a few new twists and surprises to our wardrobes. Today’s prairie dressing trend is less and more modern, with underpinning-inspired ideas galore and plenty of lace, frills, and delicate trims to keep things interesting—with a hint of gingham and florals in the mix.
Prairie dressing for summer is all about easy pieces that can be worn through the blistering heat without a hitch. Flowy, cotton dresses with corset or smock waists and full midi skirts will billow in the breeze, and pair back to simple, leather sandals perfectly. Soft camisoles and sleeveless tops trimmed with feel fresh and lightweight enough for long days in the sun, while gauzy, white dresses, inspired by a vintage lingerie drawer, are exactly what we want to wear all summer long—whether that be on vacation or our everyday errands.
Cotton pointelle in everything from tanks to T-shirts and thin cardigans should be your new, go-to basic for summer, when you are looking to add a little refinement to any look. They work equally as well with your favorite jeans, as they do with all the cute, flowy skirts we included, too. From floral frocks to lace-trimmed blouses, keep reading to find the best prairie dressing pieces that prove romance is.