The prairie dress has been reimagined to feature ruffle accents, floral prints, puffed sleeves, high necklines and breezy silhouettes. In its current iteration, these feminine details have been rendered in colorways, fresh prints, unexpected fabrics (silk over gauzy cotton blends) and nostalgic details that feel both sentimental and current. With a little styling finesse, the enduring staple can be rendered surprisingly wearable.<\/p>\n
Girly grunge: <\/strong>Toughen up an ultra-feminine midi dress with chunky combat boots for an unexpected combination: girlish charm with rock \u2018n\u2019 roll accents.<\/p>\n Major midis: The prairie dresses of the \u201960s and \u201970s were most commonly designed with a floor-length hemline. To keep things modern, stick to a midi length skirt with a flattering fit and flare silhouette\u2014and pair it with (preferably neutral-toned) pointed-toe heels.<\/p>\n Dollishly Delightful<\/strong>: If you\u2019re concerned that a long-line design\u2014combined with a maximalist print and ruffled details\u2014will swallow your frame, a mini dress in a solid color is an easier way into the trend. A pastel number with a high neckline, puffed sleeves and a short hem makes for a fantastic well-rounded mix of the classic babydoll template with prairie-inspired accents.<\/p>\n A mini prairie dress gives you room to experiment with your footwear pairings. If you\u2019re into the babydoll vibes, style it with some demure Mary Jane kitten heels\u2014or pointed flats in a metallic finish. If you\u2019re looking for something a little more balanced, you can tone down the dress\u2019 inherent femininity by pairing it with boyish lace-up oxfords.<\/p>\n Solids with trendy footwear:<\/strong> While prairie dresses often come covered in dainty florals, more subtle options include solid-colored takes on the trend. Another bonus of opting for a solid-colored prairie dress? You\u2019re afforded tons of room for fun accessories. A black midi would pair perfectly with a pair of mid-calf statement boots with an eye-catching print like snakeskin.<\/p>\n It may feel slightly unnatural to wear a pastel floral during autumn, but style it with winter-ready statement boots in a rich brown or mahogany colorway, and you\u2019ll create an unexpected combo that\u2019ll make spring florals cold weather-appropriate.<\/p>\n Mid-calf boots are majorly back this season\u2014especially mid-calf boots that can be worn both straight and slouchy. Pairing them with a midi dress creates a delightful combination: The boots add structure to the dress\u2019s billowy silhouette, resulting in an edgy (and totally balanced) ensemble.<\/p>\n Street-worthy sneaks with your prairie dress: Even if you\u2019re into the tomboy look, you can still rock the prairie-girl trend with a few street-inspired accessories. The sneaker-dress combo is nothing new, but classic black sneakers give a floral maxi a cool-girl feel while downplaying the inherent girlishness of a floral print.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\r\n