From spring to summer, two of the most prominent aesthetics for outfits and styling include cottage core and regency core. How are they different? Truthfully, they are similar and share some commonalities, but they also have distinct differences.

Cottage core is more country style, you will see a lot of flowy and cool fabrics, whites and floral patterns, puffy sleeves and bodices. While regency core also has bodices, it is more regent, and elegant, based on clothes that queens would wear, so you see more velvet, sheer and even satin fabrics.

Every spring cottage core makes a comeback for your perfect picnic day outfits, and thanks to Bridgerton, regency core is now a trend here to stay. Embrace these trends and satisfy your inner Bridgerton with these 10 outfit inspos to fit into the aesthetic.

10 Flowy White Dress

Nothing screams cottage core more than a flowing white dress. This is a spring and summer capsule closet essential, no matter what your style is because it is a versatile and classic item.

For a piece that can be so basic, it has so much potential and individuality in detail. The featured gown has a bodice top, short off-the-shoulder puffed sleeves and a skirt with layers. Find your favorite classic white flowing dress.

9 Flowy Floral Dress With A Slit

A similar, yet very different, take on the cottage core dress is a floral version that may also have a bodice top with puffed sleeves, but it is more common to see this gown in a tighter fit with a slit down the side.

In terms of photos, this dress is perfect for your picnic aesthetic or running through fields of wildflowers.

8 Corset Or Bodice Tops

One of the most viral pieces in cottage and regency core thanks to TikTok are corsets and based on the biggest red carpets such as the Met Gala and The Oscars, corset gowns are here to stay.

A more common way of wearing corsets is as a top, you can dress it down with jeans or if you want to stick to the theme you can go with a flowy mini or midi skirt.

7 Anything With Puffy Sleeves

For those who want to tame down the core look, you can lean into these aesthetics without going all out fairy princess. The featured dress is a simple puffed sleeve dress that fits loosely and has a high singe at the breast instead of at the waist, which creates a more boxy look.

Get it in your favorite color and add it to your summer capsule closet, it is even a great option for work. 

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6 Embrace Shoulder Ties

Not super into puffy sleeves? There are other options to still lean into cottage and regency core, such as the bow tie straps. This dress is essentially similar to the classic look, but instead of sleeves, it utilizes straps. Many tank top dresses have a bodice top and maybe a ruffle or two topped off with tie straps.

5 Bodycon With Cottage Core Details

Move away from the flowy look and into a tighter fit, many dresses have the bodice top with singed detail or ruffles, but instead of flowing they fit tightly and have a slit. This is the perfect dress to later transition to fall by throwing a sweater over.

Wear it in the summer with cute accessories like a silk scarf bandana and some fun sunnies.

4 Gingham Patterns

Another easy pattern to incorporate into your cottage core outfits is gingham, which is like a picnic table plaid. You can go classic like red or black color, but this past spring has embraced gingham in pastels and bright colors like green, pink and lavender.

Carry your spring gingham patterns into summer and style them with the perfect accessories to lean into cottage and regency core.

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3 Off-The-Shoulder Cuts

For a very fairy-like look, go for a flowy off-the-shoulder dress or top. The featured dress is super fun because it has flower detailing and a bodice top that adds elegant detail to a simple yet super cute dress.

The material is light and flowy, which this dress is short it would also be perfect as a midi or long dress. Add some fun accessories like a basket purse or a pop of color.

2 Flowy Crop & Skirt

One of the biggest fashion trends at the moment is two-piece sets or at least a two-piece outfit, so naturally, that is an option for cottage core and regency core outfits. It adds a fun modern twist to a classic look.

You can look for a matching two-piece such as a bodice top and skirt, or mix and match like the featured outfit that has a flowy off-the-shoulder top and a floral midi skirt.

1 Accessories, Accessories, Accessories

Other than super flowy and feminine dresses, cottage and regency core is defined by the accessories, and it even shows a major difference between the two aesthetics. Cottage core relies on basket purses whereas regency core is more about elegant vintage mini purses that you can hold in your hand. You can get away with pearls in either aesthetic, but regency requires evening gloves and cottage leans into bandanas and sunnies.

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