If you’re like me you’re smitten over the cottagecore aesthetic so you’ll definitely love these adorable & cheap cottagecore dresses ranging from $20-$50.
I’ve been absolutely obsessed with the cottagecore aesthetic lately which is no surprise by my instagram feed.
I love how soft and girly the cottagecore aesthetic it is, and creating photos that embody this aesthetic has been a great form of escapism for me throughout a lot of this past year.
If you love cottagecore and taking photos you’ll definitely want to check out my post on spring photoshoot ideas and outdoor photoshoot ideas which features tons of pretty cottagecore photos and inspiration.
What is Cottagecore?
Cottagecore is an aesthetic that fantasizes and romanticizes the “simple life”.
It is most often attributed to country or farm living, and includes enjoying a slower pace, living off the land, gardening, foraging, pottery, reading and other attributes of a simple life out in the countryside.
Imagine living in a tiny cottage in the countryside, picking wildflowers which you hold in a basket you made yourself, frolicking through fields of honeysuckles, enjoying slow mornings of fresh home-baked bread and tea with edible flowers in it, and spending your afternoons reading Jane Austen.
That’s Cottagecore!
Cottagecore and fairycore are essentially a form of mental escapism that have gained a ton of popularity over the last year (there’s no surprise why – we all need the escape!).
I absolutely love Cottagecore.
I love how pretty and romantic the aesthetic is, and how it encourages us to slow down and appreciate the simpler parts of our lives.
To savour in all those little moments we might not notice in our modern lives.
What is Cottagecore Fashion?
Cottagecore fashion is very feminine and includes long billowing skirts, peasant blouses, corsets, bandanas, aprons or pinafores, and everything you would imagine they wore in books like Anne of Green Gables, The Secret Garden, or Pride and Prejudice.
Think everything soft, romantic, pretty and country vibes!
Fairycore, which is very similar to (and often considered synonymous to) cottagecore is the same but slightly more feminine and less “peasant”.
Flowing florals, ruffles, butterflies in your hair and bows are all very common.
Over the last year as the cottagecore aesthetic gained traction brands have been releasing tons of cottagecore inspired pieces.
In fact, many cottagecore clothing brands have popped up selling everything from cottagecore dresses to pinafores and corsets.
Unfortunately though a lot of these cottagecore brands are pretty pricey, which isn’t great for someone who’s on a tighter budget.
Luckily though there are brands out there that have some really pretty cheap cottagecore inspired dresses.
Where Can You Buy Cheap Cottagecore Clothing?
There are a lot of websites and brands selling cottagecore clothing now thanks to the surge in this trend that’s occurred over the last year.
Unfortunately though many of these cottagecore brands can be very pricey due to the intricate nature of the detailing (especially when corsets are involved) and because many the brands hand make their cottagecore clothing.
So where can you buy cheap cottagecore clothing?
My favourite place to buy cheap cottagecore clothing and dresses is from Shein.
Most of their dresses are under $35 and are surprisingly great quality for the price.
I’ve bought a lot of dresses and clothing from Shein over the years and I’ve loved everything I’ve ordered.
Is Shein safe to buy from?
Shein is absolutely safe to buy from and is no less “legit” than any other online shop or website.
It is of course very understandable that anyone considering purchasing from Shein may be concerned because the prices are so low, but I have never had a bad experience purchasing from them.
They really are the best place to buy cheap cottagecore dresses when you’re on a tight budget.
Tips for purchasing from Shein
I always recommend reading the reviews for the specific items you are looking at before purchasing on Shein’s website.
Customers post their own reviews and will often include photos of them wearing what they bought so you can see how that item looks on a “real person”.
I also find that because Shein is so cheap, sometimes the sizing can vary per item, so it’s important to see what others have said regarding the fit.
The size guides are very useful as well, and I find if you follow those for each item whatever you order will arrive a perfect fit.
Now onto some of my favourite cheap cottagecore dresses!
Cheap Cottagecore Dresses $30 and Under
If you didn’t think you could snag yourself some cute cottagecore clothing for under $30, you’re wrong!
Here are some super adorable cheap Cottagecore dresses that are all under $30 cad (even cheaper if you’re in the USA!).
I already own a couple of these dresses, which are all from Shein, and I can confirm that the quality is definitely great for the price.
- Adorable yellow floral dress with bows and slit – $28
- Gingham puff sleeve dress – $28
- White off the shoulder tie front frilly dress – $28 (I have this one!)
- Blue and white floral print ruffle hem dress with bows – $25
- Puff sleeve tie front floral print dress
- Sweetheart gingham dress with puff sleeves – $20 (I have this one and it comes in 6 different colors!)
- Ditsy floral chiffon dress with bow belt – $27 (I have this too)
- Parthea puff sleeve high split floral print dress – $30
- Square neck shirred bodice heart dress – $30
I absolutely love all of these gorgeous cottagecore dresses and they are so reasonably priced!
My favourite is definitely number 5, the pink gingham one I’m wearing in the below photo.
It’s so cute!
Cheap Cottagecore Dresses $40 and under
If you’ve got a little more to spend here some super cute cottagecore dresses that are under $40!
- Lantern sleeve shirred detail ditsy floral dress – $33
- Off the shoulder butterfly sleeve frill trim Schiffy dress – $31
- Green button front sweetheart neck floral print dress – $38
- Sweetheart floral embroidered mesh dress – $32
- Layered sleeve godet hem bustier dress – $31
Cheap Cottagecore Dresses $50 and Under
Lastly we have some adorable cottagecore dresses priced between $40 and $50.
- Floral embroidered shirred waist A-line dress – $41
- Gather sleeve button front eyelet embroidery dress – $45
- Chambray shirred smock dress with puff sleeves – $40
- Sweet style babydoll dress (available in 3 colors) – $46.90
Number two is definitely my favourite of these cottagecore dresses. It’s so elegant and I love the design!
I hope you enjoyed this round-up of some great & cheap cottagecore dresses that won’t break the bank!
Cottagecore is such a fun and aesthetically pleasing trend, I really hope it doesn’t pass!
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What do you like best about cottagecore?
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