Prairie Tale
Kelli Conway • 03/08/2019
Photo: Fashionista
Historically, prairie dresses and high-necked Victorian dresses were styles relegated to the trailblazing pioneer women that long came before us. But over the past few seasons, street style stars and designers have redefined this quintessential flea-market find into something, dare we say, cool?
At its core, this retro trend is about ruffle accents, floral prints, puffed sleeves, high necklines, and breezy silhouettes. In its current iteration, these feminine details have been rendered in fresh (and sometimes bold) colors, new prints, unexpected fabrics (silk over gauzy cotton) and nostalgic details that somehow feel both sentimental and current.
When styled properly, the modern-day prairie dress exudes equal parts Western romance and ’70s bohemia—the perfect juxtaposition that makes for seriously statement-making style.
When styled properly, the modern-day prairie dress exudes equal parts Western romance and ’70s bohemia—the perfect juxtaposition that makes for seriously statement-making style.
And our favorite part about the frock's revival? Prairie dresses are essentially a full look in one piece—once you throw one on, it speaks for itself. Done and done!
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