23 Select Cottagecore Capsule Wardrobe Essentials For Your Daily Cottagecore Outfits

• Cable Cardigan is textured and has a three-dimensional look that feels very lively.
• Patterned Cardigan makes the outfit less boring and cuter.
• Embroidered Cardigan has a vibe that is more delicate and refined.
• Sweater is an alternative to the cardigan. Good to wear when you get tired of wearing cardigans.

Midi or Maxi Flared Skirt

Midi or maxi flared skirt is absolutely a must-have! It’s a basic skirt that can match most of your cottagecore tops.

Whether it’s a skirt with ruffles at the bottom, a high-waisted skirt with lace-up detail, a white eyelet skirt, or whatever, they will all give your cottagecore outfits a touch of romantic vibes.

Skirt with Pockets

I don’t know if you feel the same way or not but a skirt with pockets reminds me of a vintage apron with pockets that women often wore when they work at the farm in the past.

A skirt with pockets (especially big pockets) is not only visually adorable but also makes the person who wears it look carefree.

Besides the skirt, you can wear apron dresses or other dresses with pockets too.

Sleeveless Dress

A sleeveless dress is one of the cottagecore capsule wardrobe essentials because you will need that in the hot summer.

And I want to let you know that spaghetti strap dresses and tie shoulder dresses (also known as tie strap dresses) that have cottagecore vibes are extremely beautiful.

It’s a waste if you don’t wear them as your cottagecore dresses in the summer!

Apron dresses, pinafore dresses, and overall dresses are super cute. And they are excellent items for transitional seasons like spring and fall because they are good to pair with tops, whether it’s a short sleeve top, long sleeve top, blouse, shirt, or even t-shirt.

It’s always nice to try pairing different tops with different apron dresses, pinafore dresses, or overall dresses to create fresh cottagecore outfits. By experimenting over and over, I’m sure your styling skill will gradually improve too!

Moreover, when you no longer want to wear feminine clothes like skirts or dresses, don’t worry, overalls and overall shorts are waiting for you!

Milkmaid dresses feature square or sweetheart necklines (or any neckline that is similar), puff sleeves, tight waistlines, and A-line or flared bottoms, which resemble traditional milkmaid’s clothing.

There are also many variations such as milkmaid dresses with different lengths, milkmaid dresses with slits, milkmaid dresses with different patterns, etc.

Because of the hyperfeminine design, this is a magical dress that will elevate your femininity to the top.

If you don’t have a milkmaid dress yet, it’s time to get the one that you like and join the cottagecore community! (It’s never too late!)

Gingham is one of the best patterns that represent the cottagecore aesthetic.

Even though sometimes gingham clothes have country looks, as long as you choose the clothes with the right design, your gingham clothes will be very refreshing and conspicuous.

Any gingham clothes are acceptable for a cottagecore capsule wardrobe. But if you don’t know where to start, I recommend getting a gingham top (blouse, collared shirt, etc.) or a gingham dress (tiered dress, milkmaid dress, etc.) first!

By the way, in addition to classic gingham clothes, you can try other types of checked patterns for your cottagecore outfits as well.

It is said that sewing is one of the cottagecore activities. If we live in a cottage that is far from the city, I’m sure we need to sew clothing by ourselves since it’s not that easy and convenient to buy new clothes. And patchwork clothes could be one of the clothing that we make.

It’s not weird at all to wear patchwork clothes as part of your cottagecore outfits. Instead, it could be very fashionable if you choose the right one.

My suggestion is to try not to get patchwork clothes whose prints and colors are too bold, that kind of looks like a bohemian, hippie, or gypsy style. Try to get patchwork clothes that are relatively understated, and whose pattern is related to cottagecore like gingham and floral prints.

Buttoned Clothes

Compared to zippers which have a strong industrial image, buttons have a cottagecore image because they are often sewed by hand.

And if you look closely, you will realize that it’s quite common to see buttons on a variety of cottagecore clothes. (Or we could say lots of buttoned clothes are fitting for cottagecore outfits.)

We can tell that buttons are not only functional or decorative objects in clothing but also a kind of symbol of cottagecore fashion.

Straw Hat

We all know that straw hats are practical fashion items that protect us from sunlight. But did you know that straw hats also look pretty good with cottagecore outfits?

Whenever the weather is hot or you go doing outdoor activities like picnics, gardening, or whatever, it is never a bad thing to add a cute straw hat to your cottagecore outfit!

Handkerchief or Hair Scarf

Handkerchief and hair scarf are really easy to carry. Either wear it on your head like the picture to have a classic cottagecore style or tie it to your straw/rattan bag. That way, both your hairstyle and your bag will have a fresh look!

Hair Bow

To create an extremely girly and romantic cottagecore look, a hair bow is what we can make good use of. Here is a tip, match the color of your hair bow to the color of your clothes or other accessories, and your cottagecore outfit will be flawless.

Straw bags and rattan bags are not only suitable for going to the beach but also suitable for going to somewhere that has grass like a park, a hill, the countryside, and so on.

Imagine you are at one of the places I mentioned, and you are wearing your favorite cottagecore clothes and a straw bag… Did you feel that? What a perfect cottagecore outfit!

If you think a basic straw/rattan bag is a little bit boring, I recommend tying a cute ribbon or a scarf to the handle or strap of your bag, and your bag will have a new look.

Plus, if you want to wear cottagecore outfits in fall and winter, a pair of socks is a must!

There are so many cute cottagecore socks you can take advantage of. For example, patterned socks, ruffled socks, lace socks (good for summer because they are thin), and more.

Find a pair of cottagecore socks that you love the most and pair them with mary jane shoes, sneakers, or basic loafers. That will make your cottagecore outfits remarkably adorable!

Shoes

If you have completely no idea what kind of shoes you should match with your cottagecore outfits, a pair of mary jane shoes will be great as your very first cottagecore shoes since they fit most of the cottagecore outfits.

When you get tired of mary jane shoes, you can try different styles such as sandals, loafers, and sneakers like I said earlier.