Cottagecore Trend: the 7 Keys to Chic Country Style
Accompanying the trends lifestyle and interior decoration of the same name, the Cottagecore fashion trend comes straight from across the Atlantic. On the agenda: a bohemian chic, comfortable, and feminine look ideal for a trip to the countryside, a romantic bike ride, or a country picnic. In a spirit of cocooning and return to essentials, the patterns become airy, the volumes light, and the style carefree. A true breath of fresh air transports us far from the constraints of the health context. In an idyllic place where the little girl in us runs carefree, in a skirt, barefoot across the fields, in the late afternoon breeze, before lying down in the soft grass to admire the sunset. To embody this free-spirited mindset, here are the 7 keys to chic country style through our favorite selection.
A chic and country look? Let's go for the cottagecore trend (Photo credit: prostooleh)
1. The country dress
The airy white dress
A staple of the cottagecore style, the minimalist and pure white dress evokes purity, freshness, and innocence. Like a fairy emerging from the woods, you seem almost unreal wearing this airy white dress, with a simple and effective cut.
Flared short dress Charlotte - Les Petits Imprimés
Alternative to the white dress: the white lace set Eva
The wildflowers dress
What would a country look be without a stunning floral print dress? Pink, red, blue, or pale green, your summer dress is worn light to sway in the wind, with a few ruffles adding volume to your charismatic silhouette.
Flowy long-sleeve dress with pleated skirt - Les Petits Imprimés
The floral print playsuit
A more practical and comfortable alternative to the dress, the pastel bohemian playsuit is a key piece of the cottagecore trend that is not afraid of the wind or prying eyes when crossing legs.
Lightweight, wrinkle-free, and decidedly cottagecore with its wide ruffled sleeves, this jumpsuit has everything to please.
Pastel bohemian playsuit with ruffled floral print - Les Petits Imprimés
Good to know: this playsuit also fits into the Modern Craft trend for a return to essentials in fashion, your wardrobe, and your mind.
The little flowered shirt
Another floral piece 100% cottagecore style: the flowered shirt. To be chosen in a lightweight and fluid material, to be worn tucked in with a bloused effect in shorts, jeans, or a skirt for a blurred and relaxed effect. Our favorite features a stylized floral print for more innocence. An apparent naivety that contrasts with the feminine shapes it hints at...
White flowered Peter Pan collar shirt Joséphine - Les Petits Imprimés
2. The chic bohemian blouse
At home, as in the countryside, you can be relaxed and stylish at the same time. In the cottagecore style, the chic bohemian blouse is a must-have! Loose and fluid, lightweight and pleasant, its drape and wide sleeves barely hint at your silhouette... for total relaxation.
Lightweight ruffled blouse and plumetis Apolline - Les Petits Imprimés
3. Ruffles
Always eager for fluidity, lightness, and in the spirit of the twirling skirts of our childhood, ruffles are a strong asset of the cottagecore style. In an empire cut on a top with thin straps or on the petticoat of a cute lolita dress, ruffles add volume to balance your silhouette or hide a slightly too round belly. In this case, the cottagecore style is for you!
100% linen summer set for women Coral - Les Petits Imprimés
Red Lolita dress - Les Petits Imprimés
4. The lightweight, puffy short skirt
How to wear the cottagecore trend on the lower body? With this lightweight, puffy short skirt, whose fabric perfectly mimics linen. In a plant color, with a chic artisanal texture, this short skirt has everything to please for staying indoors, going out in the city, to the beach, or to the countryside. With sandals, wedges, and even camel heels, it structures your silhouette by marking your waist with its casually tied belt. A must-have!
100% comfort ribbon shorts - Les Petits Imprimés
5. Knitting, embroidery, and crochet
In the countryside, humidity quickly falls in the cool summer evenings. So to stay chic and warm, the cottagecore trend focuses on fine knitwear, crochet, and even embroidered pieces.
Light and delicate patterns bring sophistication to knitwear. The plays of transparency on bare skin add a sensual graphic touch to your outfit.
White embroidered wool vest - Les Petits Imprimés
Transparent embroidered neckline sweater Aurore - Les Petits Imprimés
Thick knitted wool Cardigan Owen - Les Petits Imprimés
6. Chic and rustic lingerie
Fortunately, the cottagecore style doesn't stop at outdoor outfits. You can also indulge in a floral look full of lightness with airy underwear and even a plant-based nightwear.
Pastel floral nightie Ombeline - Les Petits Imprimés
Floral lace slimming body with butterfly back Opéra- Les Petits Imprimés
Also read: Lace body: 4 Torrid Models
Lace corset with embroidery and garter belt Lilia - Les Petits Imprimés
7. Cottagecore Trend: Accessories
On the accessories side, the cottagecore style is once again adorned with floral, plant-based, natural, and spring-like patterns to highlight the delicacy of your wrist, the noble bearing of your neck, the curve of your nape... Not to mention wicker or knitted bags. In short, natural once again and always.
A flower crown at the ankle
In earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and even ankle bracelets, flowers are the flagship trend of the cottagecore style. So why deprive ourselves?
Floral Ankle Bracelet in gold and rose gold - Les Petits Imprimés
Flower Earrings - in rose gold, bluish, and silver - Les Petits Imprimés
And cherries too!
Here is an original trend inspired by the Land of the Rising Sun: cherry blossom flowers Sakura immortalized in their movement in the form of a... cherry!
Sakura Flower Petal Earrings - Les Petits Imprimés
A natural handbag
Woven raffia or embroidered cotton? Immaculate whiteness or gradient of natural tones? The cottagecore trend joins Modern Craft with a return to plant materials, weaving techniques, basketry, and crochet. A 100% handmade natural bag, please! Ideal for an easy-to-carry summer tote bag.
Handmade Woven Raffia Bag Sola - Les Petits Imprimés
Did you like the Cottagecore trend?
The cottagecore style embodies fashion as we love it: light, easy to wear, in fluid and pleasant materials. In summary, the 7 keys to chic country style are:
- The floral print;
- The chic bohemian blouse;
- Ruffles;
- The puffy and light short skirt;
- Knitting, embroidery, and crochet;
- Chic and rustic lingerie;
- Floral and natural accessories.
What a way to enjoy the cold seasons when we love to reminisce about spring and summer even in autumn and winter thanks to the technique of layering of clothes.
