A trend a millennial like me can get behind.
When I think of Cottagecore, I imagine romantic and flowing dresses, puffy sleeves, peasant tops, woven baskets filled with foraged flowers and mushrooms, and a big sun hat while tending to a garden or baking bread in an English countryside. In the midst of 2020, it helped remind me of a simpler time – one I welcomed with open arms.
I resonated with the Cottagecore aesthetic before I knew it had a name thanks to iconic period pieces like Little Women, The Secret Garden, and Downton Abbey. The dreamy costumes and rustic set designs transport me to a calm place eternally lit by candle-light. I revisit them often. Kate Winslet’s charming Rosehill cottage in The Holiday sticks out as the pinnacle of modern day Cottagecore fantasy.
My favorite Instagram and Pinterest accounts offer a peaceful corner of the internet featuring homesteading, cabin dwelling and other rural lifestyles. They’re a well of inspiration to draw from.
Moving to a cabin in the forest provided a blank canvas to indulge in my Cottagecore tendencies, including my wardrobe.
Since college I gravitated for earth tones and pieces that served in both comfort and utility. Admittingly overalls and dresses make up majority of my closet. Throw in the occasional fringe, groovy florals and wide brimmed hats to mix up my beloved mono chromatics. It’s only natural that one-pieces are first to fly off my hangers.
While I own mostly flowy articles of clothing reminiscent of a farmer/flower child, I recently filled a gap in my wardrobe that I had gone too long with out. A delightful dress with big sleeves pulled my Cottagecore aesthetic together. When I throw it on, the serotonin kicks in and the soundtrack to Sound of Music plays. The dress is roomy but still looks put-together. Romantic yet effortless. A lightweight linen material is perfect for both twirling and napping in. In the summer months, they make picking out an outfit a no-brainer.
The timeless peasant dress isn’t a far departure from the style I’ve cultivated over the last five or six years fitting seamlessly into my closet alongside other comfy classic pieces. So much so that I had to pick up another on my last Target run. How many puffy sleeves is too many??
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