We Found the Prettiest Floral Picnic-Style Dresses That Are *Actually* Nice for Prom
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If you’ve been privy to all things prom lately, you probably know about the discord around picnic dresses that’s taken over TikTok. If not, the teenager in your life definitely does. But if it makes you feel better, I, too, only just found out as well. If you don’t want to ask your teen, allow me to clue you in (that’s what I’m here for, my dear friend). With prom season a little over a month away, there’s tons of talk about what everyone will be wearing this year, and one trend that’s made its way back from last year is cottage-core. But this time, Gen Z is taking it a step further (while some may say a step back) and going for a more casual route with picnic-style dresses. These dresses are usually just shy of being a typical sundress but with a little more oomph.
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The days of bold colors, silky fabrics, and shiny embellishments seem long gone — though I don’t want to believe that as someone who went to prom almost 10 years ago. And I’m not the only one! Plenty of millennials have chimed into the conversation about this new trend, hoping to persuade the younger generation to go the more formal route, especially since prom is a rather formal event. If you feel like your teen falls into this category and wants to wear something floral picnic-style-esque, but you would like to see them in something that’s actually nice to wear to prom, I have just the thing.
Introducing Milla Nova, a bridal company that makes some of the most lavish haute couture-style dresses for a fraction of the price. Their new Garden of Eden collection has pretty pastels, floral prints, and delicate fabrics that offer the picnic-style look while still being very formal and appropriate for prom. Below, I’ve handpicked a few of my favorite picnic-style dresses that are so nice for prom this year. Plus, using the code EASTER20, you can save 20% off them, too.
Strapless Midi Dress With Bird & Flower Print
$400 $500 20% off
This print is so fun and unique that it will likely be the only style like it at the dance. The full skirt and strapless bodice give chic Cinderella vibes that are appropriate for prom but still somewhat casual if someone ever wants to wear it again.
Blue Hydrangea Maxi Princess Dress
$690 $1,120 38% off
If you really want to channel your inner princess, then this Blue Hydrangea Maxi Dress is the one for you. The pretty hydrangea print, high-low silhouette, and off-the-shoulder neckline make it elegant and chic for the picnic-style aesthetic. If I were heading back to prom, this is definitely something I’d want to wear.
Splendor Pink Peony Mini Dress
$424 $530 20% off
But if you want to go with a more short-and-sweet route, consider the Splendor Peony Mini Dress. It’s so adorable and perfect for the prom-goer who’s a little out of the box but still wants to seem formal. The self-tie shoulder straps and mini a-line waist are totally picnic-esque but very, very chic.
Fancy Satin Misty Rose Maxi Dress
$384 $480 20% off
With the Fancy Satin Misty Maxi Dress, they can still go the more traditional route but tap into the picnic-esque trend without overdoing it. The elegant draping around the strapless neckline and down the bodice is effortlessly chic, and paired with its rosy pastel hue, it’s perfect for a high-end garden party.
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