How to Channel the Milkmaid Trend

Without looking like you belong in a barn.

It's a little bit bohemian, a little bit barnyard, and it's taking over our new arrivals, and tbh we’re not mad about it. The prairie/milkmaid aesthetic, with its puff sleeves and corsetry-style detailing, is uber-playful and perfect for our spring-summer wardrobes, but does have tendency to look like an all too innocent Halloween costume at the drop of a straw hat. So, to avoid going full farmer’s wife, we’re sticking to these style tips.

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Black leather accessories, like a belt bag worn across the body, will add instant attitude, as will a simple black manicure.

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There’s nothing wrong if you want to embrace your inner country bumpkin with a pair of from full-blown cowboy boots, but remember, you can always alternate with flip-flops every now and then for a look that's more laidback and relatable.

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Step away from the pitchfork and pail and carry a little basket instead. It’s a bit Dorothy from Wizard of Oz, but not if you pair it with ditsy floral prints and your favourite denim.