15 Ways to Wear a Prairie Dress—and Look Good in It

Easy, breezy and the exact thing you want to wear when the forecast predicts 90 degrees.

Psst, an empire waist will elongate your legs while keeping a billowy dress from swallowing your curves.

The unique neckline on this flowy number can be buttoned up or down—so you can wear it to a picnic or a fancy dinner out.

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This Prabal Gurung stunner serves up boho realness and a vibrant tie-dye pattern. (Plus, it goes up to size 20!)

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Presenting your new beach cover-up. And your throw-on-and-go piece come September (just add leather ankle boots).

A fitted bodice will keep you from getting swallowed by this floral fabric.

Dark, brooding and still rather romantic.

The beauty of this cornflower blue frock lies in the texture—seriously, zoom in on that swiss-dot and check out that broderie Anglaise lace.

The panels of a prairie dress are ideal for mixing multiple patterns, especially in a pastel color palette like this.

A swingy, babydoll silhouette is just as comfy as wearing a nightgown. But go from bedtime to a big night out by pairing this frock with some sexy stilettos.

We can’t tell what we love more on this floral number: the midi length or the easy, cinched waist.

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This elegant, ruffled piece looks super delicate but can totally be thrown in the washing machine. Take that, red wine spills.

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Barely-there straps add sex appeal to voluminous sleeves and a relaxed silhouette.

Stripe lovers, rejoice: You can cash in on this trend, too (for only $40!).