When you think cottage-core, you may imagine toile china tea cups, dried flowers, and thick wooden cutting boards carefully strewn across the countertops or perhaps, you think of flowy dresses, puffy sleeves, and bow-tie straps resting atop your collarbones. In which case, you wouldn’t be wrong, but the aesthetic is more than that. Popularized by internet culture, cottage-core represents an idealized version of quaint, country life. The nostalgic aesthetic is a nod to simpler times—you know, when you had to churn your own butter, tend to the chickens, and didn’t have air conditioning. But jokes aside, this style has become a mainstay in fashion and for good reason. Not only are silhouettes effortlessly chic, they are also surprisingly comfortable. Loose-fitting, breathable fabrics only cling where they are supposed to instead of restricting movement or soaking up sweat. Instead of mulling over a new way to pair your go-to work slacks and a button down blouse, simply slip on one of these effortless dresses and let the compliments roll in. If you haven’t found your go-to sundress or are simply looking to add to your collection, consider this your exhaustive list of frolic-worthy frocks.
