May 5, 2019

29 Dreamy Outfits I Just Can't Stop Looking At

by Hannah Almassi

You can take your minimalism and stick it where the sun don't shine—I'm not interested! Right now, for me, it's all about prettiness in its most excessive guises. If you want feathers, tulle, organza, ruffles, dainty bows, sequins, puff sleeves, satin, lamé, beading, embroidery, florals, pastels and swishy silhouettes, then you've landed on the right story. Congrats.

If pink is your pet fashion peeve, look away. Serving as the antithesis to the otherwise ultra-sleek, uber-beige looks going on elsewhere in social media (and the real world) an army of women are marching to their own, far jazzier drumbeat. In certain circles, it's very cool to wear the shiniest, most saccharine party dress you can to brunch. Over the past few weeks, I've been collating all of the dreamy outfits that have stopped me in my scrolling tracks, and here are the results. From shimmering paillette-covered gowns worn with cowboy boots to marabou trim on everything, these are the very prettiest ensembles to indulge your maximalist leanings.

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@wethepeoplestyle

This going-out look from Jessie Bush of @wethepeoplestyle has been crazy popular on Instagram. Her top is from a small independent French brand called Aurore Van Milhem.

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@stephaniebroek

Stephanie's beautiful maxi dress is just further enhanced by her Shrimps beaded bag and matching hair clip. Cuteness.

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@maria_bernad

I'm so sad Maria Bernad's feather-trimmed jumper from Uterqüe so out so quickly, but there's still so much inspiration to take from this 1930s-inspired look.

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@hajra_aaa

Like an update on the classic Carrie Bradshaw ballerina skirt look, this outfit from Hajra is just adorable.

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@bettinalooney

If I could have my wedding all over again, it would be in this feathered Osman gown, as modelled so wonderfully by Bettina.

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@thestylethesaurus

Giving me Bianca Jagger vibes (only switching out that iconic white suit for dusky pink), Marta's styling here is completely darling.

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@swaggaismything

Luna's dress collection is pretty epic, but this one brings together the prettiest fabric in a more sassy silhouette. Perfect for those who don't want to look twee.

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@tineandrea

Tine's delightful Stine Goya smock has so much fabric in it, you'd want to spin around all damn day. Into the matching cornflower-blue pumps, too.

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@inmysundaybest

Sade didn't stop at the pretty floral dress—she added plenty of accessories to really play into the cute theme.

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@thefashionguitar

Party pants with a feathery top, all in sugary-sweet hues? Count us in, Charlotte.

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@lucywilliams02

Lucy's sparkly H&M dress sold out in a flash (quelle surprise), but there's still a major takeaway for us all here: Wear fancy dresses with cowboy boots more often.

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@katieismonster

Not to sound like a stalker, but I've noticed Katie around London before, and she always has the most dramatic, amazing outfits on. This Cecilie Bahnsen creation is no exception.

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@rikkekrefting

But did you get the pink top + jeans memo? Rikke confirms this is the way to do sweetness and light when you're a denim girl at heart.

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@alyssainthecity

The hat, the ribbon tie, the dress, the bag, the sandals… There's nothing about this pitch-perfect look from Alyssa that I don't want to copy right away.

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@ouymaymaboumeshouli

Oumayma's bouncy, shiny minidress is the most unexpected—and unexpectedly brilliant—partner to a pair of sci-fi sneaks.

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@zinafashionvibe

Not all dreamy outfits have to be pale pink or white. This black feathered dress is all kinds of fabulous on Zina.

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@monikh

Monikh wore this cloud-like dress to a wedding with red strappy sandals. We'd like to copy the whole thing head-to-toe, please.

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@polliani

Janka's flamenco-girl skirt could be dressed for an evening event, but it also works very well for day with a cosy knit.

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@emilisindlev

When you need to amp up a simple dress, make like Emili Sindlev and her pal by adding a chain belt, big earrings and heels.

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@eniswardrobe

Eni's H&M blouse is all kinds of ethereal, but you have to appreciate how she's tempered it with slouchy pants and loafers.

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@babba

Wow, Babba, this Carolina Herrera dress is so detailed and beautiful. Want.

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@deborahsymondoneil

Deborah's bodiced dress, pearl earrings and velvet headband could be from a bygone era, yet the whole thing is so 2019.

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@handinfire

Say yes to double chintzy florals á la Tiffany.

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@slipintostyle

I think we've established by now that I'm a fan of feathers. So is the very fab Ellie from Slip Into Style.

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@tylynnnguyen

I've now spotted a couple of people in this Totême dress, and it's surprisingly versatile. Here, TyLynn dresses it up, but it looks just as cool on holiday with flats.

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@blaireadiebee

Major look incoming! This vibrant suit-and-blouse combo from Blair Eadie is a total showstopper.

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@ruerodier

Marissa's pink satin dress has had the whole Who What Wear UK office chatting. Worn with red lips and matching strappy sandals, this is a grand-entrance kind of look.