From garden parties to summer weddings, these whimsical styles from Next, New Look and more will give you an ethereal, fairy look from £36
‘Fairycore’ fashion is officially trending! This dreamy aesthetic is all about floaty fabrics, delicate details, soft pastels, and whimsical looks. Think tulle, chiffon, ruffles, and romantic silhouettes that move with the breeze.
Whether you’re off to a festival, a picnic, or a sunset dinner with the girls, these dresses will have you looking effortlessly cool and feminine.
And the best part? You don’t need a fairy godmother to afford one, we’ve found styles from New Look, Next and more with prices starting at £36.
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NEW LOOK
‘Fairycore’ fashion definitely has links to the popular boho chic trend, with its ruffle details, chiffon fabrics and floaty silhouettes. This pale blue chiffon dress from New Look is the perfect mix of both.
Pair with chunky biker boots and chunky jewellery to toughen the dress up for a festival look. Equally, throw on some mules and a shoulder bag for an ethereal and whimsical evening look.
SHOP THE LOOK: Light Blue Frilly Trim Chiffon Midi Dress, £35.99 here
NEXT
If dresses aren’t your style, don’t worry – you can still tap into the trend. This wide-leg jumpsuit from Next gives off the illusion of a floaty, breezy dress while being even comfier.
And the best part is the handy pockets that mean you can go hands-free all evening, while keeping your essentials in one place.
SHOP THE LOOK: Sage Green Metallic V-Neck Wide Leg Jumpsuit, currently £30 here
ANTHROPOLOGIE
Silky, slinky styles are a great way to play into the ‘fairycore’ trend without doing too much. And this stunning sage green one-shoulder dress from Anthropologie is so versatile. Dress is up for a summer wedding or even as a bridesmaid dress with some strappy heels and gold jewellery. Or tone it down with some ballet flats and a light layer.
SHOP THE LOOK: The Lily One-Shoulder Satin Maxi Slip Dress, £128 here
VERY
3D floral corsages were a HUGE trend last year, and they’ve not gone away for 2025. This floaty, feminine and ethereal chiffon maxi dress from Very would make the perfetc bridesmaid or wedding guest dress. And the best part? It’s currently reduced down to £45.50 in the Very sale.
SHOP THE LOOK: Pink Corsage Maxi Dress, currently £45.50 here