Taylor Swift has worn plenty of dreamy dresses over the years, but her recent cottagecore-inspired smocked dress might be my favorite yet. The flattering silhouette hugged in all the right places before flowing into an airy skirt, proving exactly why the romantic trend has become a summer staple. Naturally, I immediately went searching for affordable versions.
For date night with Travis Kelce, Swift wore Dôen’s off-the-shoulder smocked floral midi dress, which retails for around $350. She completed the romantic look with raffia heels, a woven shoulder bag and delicate gold jewelry. To recreate Swift’s romantic look for less, I found similar smocked dresses, starting at $12.
Taylor Swift-Inspired Cottagecore Smocked Dresses
1. Our Favorite: Topping my list is an off-the-shoulder floral midi. It reminds me the most of Swift’s dreamy Dôen dress, from the flattering smocked silhouette to the soft floral print.
2. Rosy Romance: Cue the picnic basket and wildflower bouquet. This rosy floral maxi was practically made for twirling through summer, thanks to its flattering smocked bodice and breezy skirt.
3. Picnic Perfect: Pack the lemonade and checkered blanket. This blue floral midi is perfect for sunny afternoons, thanks to its flattering smocked bodice and breezy silhouette.
4. Garden Party: Summer wedding on the calendar? This smocked floral maxi fits the dress code for just about every warm-weather invitation.
5. Bold Blooms: Consider this the bolder sister to Swift’s dreamy smocked cottagecore dress. The vibrant floral print makes an even bolder statement, while the flattering smocked bodice delivers the same romantic feel.
6. French-Girl Feel: Ballet flats, a woven basket bag and a white smocked midi like this are about all you need for an effortlessly chic outfit. It’s the kind of timeless look French women have perfected for decades.
7. Wedding Guest Ready: Wedding season is exactly where a flowy off-the-shoulder maxi like this shines. More than 800 five-star shoppers agree, with one calling it “really feminine and elegant.”
8. Budget Buy: It’s hard to believe a $12 smocked floral midi can look this good. The off-the-shoulder neckline and breezy silhouette feel far more expensive than the price tag suggests.
9. Boho Beauty: If your style leans more Free People than cottagecore, this embroidered maxi dress is the one to grab. The flowing silhouette and voluminous sleeves give it an effortlessly bohemian feel.
10. Brunch Bound: Espadrilles, a woven tote and this sage green floral maxi are all you need for a picture-perfect summer outfit. The romantic silhouette makes it look much more expensive than it is.
11. Vacation Vibes: Planning a getaway or simply dressing like you are? This green tropical-print dress instantly transports us to a sunny seaside resort.
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