A model wearing a plus-size milkmaid style dress from Reformation.

The World Wants Me to Dress Like a Milkmaid, and I’m Happy to Oblige

Trudging through farmland and milking cows all day is not necessarily our idea of a good time—but dressing in milkmaid-inspired clothing? We’ll do that anytime, thanks. Because today’s milkmaid fashion isn’t meant for roughing it at all. It’s Instagram-worthy, incredibly trendy, and all kinds of cute. Equipped with sweetheart and square necklines, bustier tops, and (perhaps most importantly) puffy sleeves, the plus-size milkmaid dresses we’ve come to know and love are as far removed from actual farming as it can get. So while we love watching cows do their thing, we just love it more from a distance.

Of course, there’s something a little funny about a fashion movement inspired by milking cows, but the motifs are so adorable we can’t really hate on it. The combination of gorgeous necklines, corset bodices, and puffy sleeves is just too good to ever pass up—so we won’t. And considering how many incredibly cute plus-size milkmaid dresses have appeared in our favorite retailers over the past year, it’s clear we’re not the only ones who are drawn to this particular aesthetic. From ASOS to Reformation, there is a treasure trove of milkmaid dresses out there just waiting to become your warm-weather uniform.

Once you see just how many ways there are to wear this low-key farm-inspired trend, too, you won’t be able to resist. Think: classic spring and summer florals, adorable gingham prints, and neutral hues begging to be paired with your go-to statement accessories. Mini, midi, or maxi, there’s a milkmaid dress for everyone—and enough of each style to fill your closet.

Whether you’re headed to brunch with bae (Just add strappy sandals and your cutest woven bag.) or a weekend getaway with your BFFs (Try some combat boots and oversized sunnies.) there’s never a wrong time for plus-size milkmaid dresses.

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1. ELOQUII Elements Puff-Sleeve Fit & Flare Dress

A model wearing a plus-size milkmaid dress.

shop the look — $32 from ELOQUII


2. Plus-Size Floral Button-Front Milkmaid Midi Dress

A model wearing a plus-size milkmaid dress.

shop the look — $27 from Missguided


3. Mica Dress

A model wearing a plus-size milkmaid dress.

shop the look — $278 from Reformation


4. Sheer Puff-Sleeve Tiered Midi Dress

A model wearing a plus-size milkmaid dress.

shop the look — $139.95 from ELOQUII


5. Plus-Size Long-Sleeve Ruffle Mini Dress

A model wearing a plus-size milkmaid dress.

shop the look — $21 from Nasty Gal


6. Puff-Sleeved Dress

A model wearing a plus-size milkmaid dress.

shop the look — $17.99 from H&M


7. Plus-Size Lilac Smock Midi Dress

A model wearing a plus-size milkmaid dress.

shop the look — $31.50 from Nasty Gal


8. Lillet Dress

A model wearing a plus-size milkmaid dress.

shop the look — $218 from Reformation


9. Missguided Plus-Size Milkmaid Dress

A model wearing a plus-size milkmaid dress.

shop the look — $36 from ASOS


10. Missguided Plus-Size Milkmaid Dress in Black Polka Dot

A model wearing a plus-size milkmaid dress.

shop the look — $40 from ASOS


11. Puff-Sleeve Square Neck Midi Dress

A model wearing a plus-size milkmaid dress.

shop the look — $99.95 from ELOQUII


12. Stretch Challis Skater Midi Dress

A model wearing a plus-size milkmaid dress.

shop the look — $75.50 from Torrid


13. Plus-Size Long-Sleeve Ruffle Mini Dress

A model wearing a plus-size milkmaid dress.

shop the look — $21 from Nasty Gal


14. Urban Bliss Sweetheart Dress

A model wearing a plus-size milkmaid dress.

shop the look — $35 from ASOS


15. ELOQUII Elements Puff-Sleeve Fit & Flare Dress

A model wearing a plus-size milkmaid dress.

shop the look — $32 from ELOQUII


16. Plus-Size Sweetheart Neck Puff-Sleeve Floral Dress

A model wearing a plus-size milkmaid dress.

shop the look — $15 from SHEIN


17. Plus-Size Floral Puff-Sleeve Mini Dress

A model wearing a plus-size milkmaid dress.

shop the look — $26 from Missguided


18. Missguided Plus-Size Milkmaid Skater Dress

A model wearing a plus-size milkmaid dress.

shop the look — $42 from ASOS


19. Plus-Size Black Ditsy Milkmaid Midaxi Dress

A model wearing a plus-size milkmaid dress.

shop the look — $23 from Missguided


20. The Sabrina Dress

A model wearing a plus-size milkmaid dress.

shop the look — $150 from Hill House Home


21. Violet Romance Curve Milkmaid Velvet Dress

A model wearing a plus-size milkmaid dress.

shop the look — $31.50 from ASOS