9 Stunning Celebrity Hair Transformations: Curly vs. Straight

Jessica Ourisman
Apr 03, 2018

Curls are having a major moment, with ’80s-style perms making a comeback and plenty of celebs rocking trendy tendrils. You might be tempted to jump on this trend and try ringlets, but also sometimes want a sleek, straight ‘do. As evidenced by our favorite celebrities, you don’t have to choose. Scroll on to see the dramatic hair transformations of stars who gorgeously wore their locks both curly and straight.

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Back in 2010, Swift wore her trademark “girl-next-door” curls. (Photo via Chris Graythen/Getty)

Fast forward to 2018, when the “Ready for It?” singer swapped her length and curls for a laid-back shag with silky fringe. (Photos via James Devaney/GC Images/Getty)

Emma Stone

Stone debuted a vintage-meets-vixen round of ringlets in 2018. (Photo via Steve Granitz/WireImage/Getty)

Two days later at the Academy Awards, the Battle of the Sexes star proved that one lob can go a long way. Her sleek side-parted ‘do elevated the sophisticated look of her unexpected pantsuit. (Photos via Steve Granitz/Getty)

Zendaya

Zendaya sported volume for days with her natural curls on display on the red carpet in 2017. (Photo via Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty)

A month later in December 2017, our girl proved that she’s a hairstyle chameleon, slaying in a sleek bob with bangs. (Photo via Michael Loccisano/Getty)

joan smalls

Smalls smolders with her mane of perfect curls that she wore back in October 2017. Paired with a smokey eye and nude lip, the ‘do is pure fire. (Photo via Gary Gershoff/WireImage/Getty)

Leave it to a supermodel to look flawless no matter what. She straightened her strands in February 2018, showing that a polished lob never disappoints. (Photos via Roy Rochlin/Stringer/Getty)

Rihanna

No one does it better than the queen of quick hair changes. The “Wild Thoughts” singer and Fenty Beauty creator switches it up by choosing a straight-haired lob and cool-girl topper for summer 2017. (Photo via Marc Piasecki/WireImage/Getty)

By the fall of the same year, she’d transformed her stick-straight ‘do into a sky-high, curly pony. Way to slay, RiRi. (Photo via Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty)

Keri Russell

Russell first came onto the scene wearing one of television’s most iconic curly hairstyles in the titular role on Felicity. (Photo via Jim Spellman/WireImage/Getty)

By 2017, Russell said goodbye to ringlets and hello to soft waves and face-framing fringe as a spy on The Americans. (Photo via Gary Gershoff/WireImage/Getty)

camila alves

The model showed off her natural texture of beach-ready waves in the fall of 2017. (Photo via Michael Tran/FilmMagic/Getty)

Blown-out locks look gorgeous on the red carpet regular that same season. (Photo via Jim Spellman/WireImage/Getty)

alicia keys

In 2005, Keys let her straightened locks flow freely on the red carpet as she embraced a more glammed-up look. (Photo via Carlo Allegri/Getty)

She has since become a vocal proponent of the natural beauty movement, swearing off over-the-top makeup and rocking her natural tendrils. Let’s just say we’d be smiling too if we had hair that haute. (Photo via Theo Wargo/Getty)

Jessica simpson

Circa 2006, Simpson’s old-school aesthetic was all the rage. The “With You” singer’s look was all about big blonde curls and a tan. (Photo via SGranitz/WireImage/Getty)

Ten years later and the beauty’s got a whole new look. These days, Simpson is more likely to be spotted with a neat lob sans curl, like the one pictured above from 2016. (Photos via Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic/Getty)

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7 Simple Curly Hairstyles to Rock During the Holidays

The holiday season offers plenty of opportunities to get dolled up to celebrate. We apply the most dramatic makeup looks and change up our coifs (with sparkling accessories to boot) for all the special occasions on our social agendas. While some might consider this time of year to be blowout season, centering around straighter, smoother styles, there are also plenty of ways to highlight textured tresses. To get into the spirit of the season, a few of our favorite celebrity stylists shared their go-to holiday hair ideas, with a variety of curl patterns in mind.

1. Serious Sparkle: This crystal-encrusted look that Vernon Francois crafted for Amandla Stenberg is sure to steal the spotlight without much effort. “This is an amazing way to upgrade your ponytail by using accessories on the front part of your head,” he says. To nail the look for yourself, slick your strands back into a high pony with a little bit of gel and tease out the texture of your tail. “Remember to give lots of volume to the ponytail, this makes for a better statement,” he says. Finish the look with lots of crystal-covered bobby pins, like the Kitsch X Justine Marjan Classic Rhinestone Bobby Pins ($49) or the Sincerely Jules by Scünci Crystal And Pearl Bobby Pins ($8). (Photo via Amanda Edwards/WireImage/Getty)

2. All Tied Up: Scarves are synonymous with the season, but they can also serve as an exceptional accessory for your hair, according to New York-based stylist and Ouidad Curl expert Jessica O’Brien. To achieve a style like this one that Crystal Starr wore, start with damp hair and slather on a layer of Ouidad Curl Quencher Hydrafusion Intense Curl Cream ($26) and add the Moisturizing Styling Gel ($26) on top. Diffuse hair until it’s dry and add sheen with Ouidad’s Shine Glaze Serum ($20). Next, slick the sides with the curl cream, section out the bang, and brush the rest of the hair into a loose ponytail using a WetBrush Shine Enhancer brush ($12). “A quick way to get smooth hair after it’s [been] styled is to run hot water over a boar bristle brush,” she notes. “The wet brush helps to smooth the hair back nicely.” Loosely wrap a hair tie or elastic around the hair once and finish by adding a headband or silk scarf — like the AEO Blush Velvet Headband ($13) — that matches your ensemble. (Photo via Allen Berezovsky/WireImage/Getty Images)

3. Haute Half Up, Half Down: This versatile ‘90s look has proven its range from casual cool to formal and fabulous, depending on the outfit you pair it with. For Janet Mock’s turn on the red carpet, stylist Andrew Fitzsimmons prepped her curls by applying TIGI Catwalk Curls Rock Amplifier ($19) before drying them with a diffuser. After sectioning the hair from ear to ear, he smoothed the top half into a small ponytail, adding a little ORS Olive Oil Edge Control Gel ($5) to tame any flyaways. With a spritz of hairspray, he finger-combed the rest of her curls to boost body. But the pièce de résistance came courtesy of a Chloe + Isabel Bun Cuff ($48) used to cover the ponytail’s hair tie. “[It] gives this look a little extra festive touch,” he says. (Photo via Andrew Fitzsimmons)

4. Basket-Weaved Bobby Pins: According to Creme of Nature stylist Kara Williams, the lead-up to the holidays is the best time to go red. In fact, that’s how she started this look with a bit of the brand’s Moisture Rich Hair Color with Shea Butter ($6) in Vivid Red. While you can work with your own natural texture, you can also change up your curl pattern by applying the Heat Protector Smooth & Shine Blow Out Creme ($7) before blow-drying it straight. After drying, curl your tresses with a wand and break them up a bit with the Coconut Milk Essential 7 Treatment Oil ($6). Next, use the Coconut Milk Edge Tamer ($7) to smooth the right side of the hair, securing it in place with gold accent pins. Finally, apply the edge tamer over what’s already been slicked down, creating an eye-catching basket weave effect secured with more gold pins. (Photo via Creme of Nature)

5. Split Decision: If you prefer something a tad more low key, this look that Jessica Williams recently wore can “add a little holiday spirit or ‘living the best life’ flair” throughout the year, according to celeb stylist Tym Wallace, whose work has been seen on the likes of Taraji P. Henson, Tiffany Haddish, and Mary J. Blige. After washing and conditioning, he suggests starting by making a deep side part and then applying Creme of Nature’s Pure Honey Moisturizing Whip Twisting Cream ($8) to damp hair and using the Texturizing Curl Setting Lotion ($8) as you two-strand twist the hair. Once dry, release the twists with your fingers and use a pick to define the parted hair, combing along each side of the part to create stacked coils or fluff them out further for added volume. Finish the look with a touch of the Pure Honey Moisture Infusion Edge Control ($5) for added hold. (Photo via Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

6. Simple Yet Sophisticated: Stylist Eloise Cheung, who counts Awkwafina, Victoria Justice, and Chavi St. Hill as her clients, offers an elegant updo idea that looks similar to Zazie Beetz’s that you can achieve when you’re in a time crunch. Begin by prepping damp curls with a dollop of John Masters Organics Volumizing Foam ($28) and diffusing with the T3 Micro Cura Luxe Dryer ($285) and Soft Curl Diffuser ($30). Once fully dry, pull the hair into a loose ponytail just below the crown and begin to twist into a bun, leaving the ends out. Next, secure the bun with French hairpins and arrange the curls to your liking, pulling a few shorter pieces out to frame the face. To lock everything in place, finish with a blast of R+Co’s Outer Space Hair Spray ($17). “It will make your look last until the end of the holiday party,” Cheung says. (Photo via Hector Retamal/AFP/Getty Images)

7. Gold Standard: Ifyou have braids, twists, or another protective style to keep your ends intact, a bit of gold can add extra glamour to your holiday party look. Need proof? Check out how Francois added some light-reflecting accents to pair with Lupita Nyong’o’s gown. “I knew we wanted to use gold string [but] in what capacity that was not clear until we started binding it around a handful of the Senegalese twists,” he shares. “This is also a great look if you’re at the end of wearing this hairstyle [because it’s] such a [gorgeous] way to take it to the next level before you take them out.” Gather a few braids or twists into one-inch sections throughout the hair before wrapping Magic Collection’s Gold Braid String ($1) around each section, crisscrossing down the length (closely or more spaced out, you choose), and triple knotting at the ends to tie it off securely. (Photo via Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

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The Most-Anticipated Tribeca Film Festival Movies Coming Next Month

The Tribeca Film Festival never misses. It's served as the launching pad for premieres like Taylor Swift's All Too Well: The Short Film, the first season ofThe Bear, and Vanessa Hudgens' Downtown Owl (you can watch our red carpet coverage here!), and this year is going to be just as hot. Gen Z and Gen X'ers alike will want to tune in this year thanks to these incredible casts. Keep reading for everything you need to know.

Winter Spring Summer or Fall starring Jenna Ortega and Percy Hynes White

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Wednesday stars Jenna Ortega and Percy Hynes White team up again on Winter Spring Summer or Fall. The teen romance movie sees them in high school once again — Jenna as a Harvard-bound genius and Percy as a casual, laid-back guy. When their characters meet their final year of high school, their newfound relationship changes everything. I'm a sucker for an opposites-attract romance!

Winter Spring Summer or Fall stars Jenna Ortega, Percy Hynes-White, Marisol Nichols, Adam Rodriguez, Elias Kacavas, and Evangeline Barrosse.

The Debutantes starring Dedra Robbins, Amelia Boles, and Teylar Bradley

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This documentary follows the first group of Black debutantes in Canton, Ohio in ten years. In addition to providing an in-depth look at the community and the young women themselves, this movie dives into the controversial past of the ball, as well as a hopeful future.

The Debutantes stars Dedra Robbins, Amelia Boles, and Teylar Bradley.

​BRATS, directed by Andrew McCarthy, with Demi Moore, Ally Sheedy, Rob Lowe, Molly Ringwald, and Lea Thompson

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If you spent your tween years obsessed with Pretty in Pink, St. Elmo's Fire, and The Breakfast Club, then this is the movie for you. Andrew McCarthy reconnects with the rest of the iconic Brat Pack from the 80s, including Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Ally Sheedy, Molly Ringwald, and Emilio Estevez — and explores how the title affected their lives. I might have actually screamed when I found out about this Tribeca Film Festival premiere, and it is now my most-anticipated movie!

BRATS stars Andrew McCarthy, Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Lea Thompson, and Jon Cryer.

​Daddio starring Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn

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Dakota Johnson is one actress I can watch time and time again, and after starting the year off with Madame Webb, she's returning to New York City for Daddio. This new movie follows a young woman, who jumps into a cab at JFK airport. What begins as a regular taxi ride turns into an unforgettable journey.

Daddio stars Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn.

​Firebrand starring Alicia Vikander and Jude Law

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This Tribeca Film Festival movie takes place in 1500s England, during the Tudor era. Katherine Parr fights to stay alive as her marriage to King Henry VIII gets more dangerous everyday, and court politics and paranoia await her at every turn. You've never seen The Holiday's Jude Law quite like this, and history lovers (and anyone who's a fan of SIX on Broadway) will be all over this movie.

Firebrand stars Alicia Vikander, Jude Law, Eddie Marsan, Sam Riley, Erin Doherty, and Simon Russell Beale.

​Jazzy with Lily Gladstone

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On the heels of her Oscar-nominated role in Killers of the Flower Moon, Lily Gladstone stars in Jazzy. Filmmaker Morrisa Maltz explores the ins and outs of growing up in South Dakota, and all the highs and lows that come with childhood friendship.

Jazzy stars Jasmine Bearkiller Shangreaux, Syriah Foohead Means, Richard Ray Whitman, Raymond Lee, and Lily Gladstone.

​Sacramento starring Michael Cera, Kristen Stewart, and Maya Erskine

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BFF comedies are back thanks to Sky High's Michael Angarano! Glenn and his partner are expecting their first child, but when his friend Ricky shows up out of nowhere, Glenn's organized life takes a turn for the chaotic. Suddenly he finds himself on a roadtrip from LA to Sacramento where there are plenty of memories to be made.

Sacramento stars Michael Cera, Kristen Stewart, Michael Angarano, and Maya Erskine.

​Satisfied with Renée Elise Goldsberry

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Hamilton fans rejoice! If you've had "Satisfied" stuck in your head on repeat since 2016, then this is definitely the doc for you. The movie provides an intimate view of what it looks like to balance family and career — especially when that career becomes a viral pop culture sensation.

Satisfied stars Renée Elise Goldsberry, Alexis Johnson, Benjamin Johnson, Brielle Johnson, Ariana DeBose, and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Which Tribeca Film Festival 2024 movie are you most excited for? I have not been able to stop talking about BRATS, and I don't see that changing anytime soon. Check out the The Most-Anticipated Summer Movies for more!

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Gorgeous Hairstyles to Simplify Your Mornings


Gorgeous Hairstyles to Simplify Your Mornings

Fall mornings have arrived and with the craziness of the season, it can be a doozy to get out the door on time. In the past, you might have rushed your daily dose of caffeine and let your beauty routine suffer. Not this year! It's time to unlock another time-saving hack: 15-minute gorgeous hairstyles that will complement your natural locks.

In partnership with Ulta Beauty, we'll guide you through the products and styles that make it easy to start each day feeling fresh, beautiful, and totally yourself. Whether you were born with extra volume or fine and silky strands, it’s time to conquer the busy season without compromising self-care.

Ready? Select the hair type closest to your own and we’ll show you what’s next!

Curly: Exposed Bobby Pins

Curly: Exposed Bobby Pins

Calling all curly-haired babes! Your volume and bounce are meant to be shown off. We’ll help you do this with an easy starburst-inspired look.

Step 1: Grab a curl enhancer for maximum shine and minimum frizz. Our go-to is Redken Curvaceous Wind Up because it always gets the job done for a variety of different curl types. You can spritz this all over your locks when they are wet or dry.

Step 2: Sweep back the side of hair you’d like to pin. If you have a side part, choose the side with less hair or volume.

Step 3: Apply a wax to the section of your hair you’ve pulled back. This will help to mold your hair and maintain a good shape. Plus, you’ll avoid flyaways throughout the day.

Step 4: Grab a brush with thicker bristles to help smooth the wax through your hair until it is no longer visible.

Step 5: Time to add bobby pins! For darker hair, we like to opt for lighter pins that will provide a bit of contrast. After all, you want to show off that starburst! Start by creating an “X.”

Step 6: Add a third bobby pin your hair that intersects the middle of your “X” vertically. Finally, finish the look with a fourth bobby pin that intersects your shape horizontally.

Looking good, girl! Let's take on the rest of the day and show off those curls.

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Wavy: Half-Up High Pony

Wavy: Half-Up High Pony

Wavy-haired goddesses, unite! Time to embrace your relaxed and effortlessly cool vibe. This half-up high ponytail is made for you.

Step 1: Grab your favorite dry shampoo and apply to the roots of your hair. Gently massage the powder into your hair until it is no longer visible. Bye-bye, grease; hello, volume!

Step 2: Use a texturizer to enhance the natural shape of your hair. Paul Mitchell Invisiblewear Undone Texture Hairspray will keep your locks soft, tousled, and in place all day long.

Step 3: Time to start your updo. Use your fingers to pull back the portion of your hair you’d like up.

Step 4: Secure your high pony with a clear elastic band and tighten for good measure. Very sassy!

Step 5: Finally, elevate your ‘do by wrapping a thin piece of hair around the elastic band. Secure with a bobby pin that matches your hair color.

Ta-da! You’re officially killing the morning routine game.

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Straight: Faux Blow Out

Straight: Faux Blow Out

Straight-haired ladies: Get ready to work those smooth and shiny strands! This faux blow out will be a snap for you.

Step 1: First off, learn to embrace your new best friend: dry shampoo. You’ll want something that gives you extra volume and eliminates oil, especially if your hair is a bit finer. We love Living Proof Perfect Hair Day (PhD) Dry Shampoo because it always leaves us feeling fresh and clean. Start your routine by applying this generously to your roots and gently massaging until no powder is visible.

Step 2: Using your fingers, section out a piece of your hair. Separating your hair into sections will speed up the process!

Step 3: Use a round brush to smooth the piece of hair from underneath.

Step 4: Grab your blow dryer and add a concentrator nozzle. As you work your round brush through your hair, dry the hair back and forth for about 20 seconds. Brushing your hair up will give you the body you’re looking for. Continue to section your strands out and repeat steps 2-4 until you’ve styled all of your hair.

Step 6: Seal the deal by adding a hairspray under your roots for extra *oomph* and hold.

SLAY! You are bound to turn heads for the rest of the day.

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There ya have it! Now you’ve got everything you need to conquer those busy fall mornings. Remember: It’s all about embracing the advantages of your hair (shine! volume! texture!) by choosing quick styles and products that will enhance your natural locks.

PSST: Lucky for you, you can grab the beauty steals you need at the Ulta Beauty Gorgeous Hair Event for up to 50% off (online or in-store). Now is the best time to discover your best hair.

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"Vanderpump Rules" Paused Filming For Season 12 — I Think It's Because Ariana's Leaving

We're still deep in Vanderpump Rulesseason 11, but any good fans know the news never stops with this spicy crew. Whether their breaking stories about Scandoval or scorching friendships and starting feuds, there's just always something to talk about. The latest goss may not be what you're thinking though — according to Page Six(and Andy Cohen himself), production is fully paused on anything related to season 12. They have their alleged reasons for halting, but here's what I think is really happening.

Why did producers pause "Vanderpump Rules" filming for season 12?

It's been a major talking point during this season and its interview cycles that cameras basically went right back up after the Scandoval news broke, and they never really went back down for a full break. According to both production and Andy Cohen himself, Page Sixreported that they ultimately decided to press pause on anything season 12-related because wanted the cast to have a break after the almost nonstop Scandoval-fueled filming last year.

Will Ariana Madix return to "Vanderpump Rules" season 12?

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I honestly don't think Ariana Madix plans to return to the Vanderpump Rules cast, and here's why:

  1. She's booked and busy. Between landing a hosting gig on Love Island, wrapping up a broadway show, scoring shoe deals, writing books, and beyond...it just makes sense that maybe Ariana's outgrown this world! She started on VPRwhen she was 28 years old — a full decade later, she's just a different person with likely different goals, especially after Scandoval.
  2. There was some allegedly big friendship-altering drama at the reunion. Since they filmed, there are plenty of rumors about who's still friends and why, but one thing is for certain: nobody's talking. And while obody will spill the beans on what was said yet, even Andy Cohen confirmed the reunion was "intense." My guess is that Ariana revealed to the cast that season 11 was her last, and that it sent everyone — especially Lala Kent and Scheana Shay — into a spiral. After all, this show is everyone's job at the end of the day, and Ariana leaving could potentially impact that. Still, like I said, she's likely outgrown the entire situation.
  3. Something About Her finally opening could mean their own show. Katie Maloney and Ariana announced onWatch What Happens Live!that their long-awaited sandwich shop is set to open on May 22. It's safe to say that the girls are EAGER to eat at this shop, with Tiktoks and Tweets galore asking about the opening for a while now...so why wouldn't Katie and Ariana wanna capitalize on that even more with their own show? It's obviously all speculation, but I could definitely see this being a successful, actually interesting VPR spinoff...I'm looking at you, The Valley.
Considering all this, my guess would be that production's working hard to make things work with Ariana, or find a way to break the news easy to the rest of the cast.

Who's returning for "Vanderpump Rules" season 12?

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There aren't any formal announcements of returning Vanderpump Rules cast members — especially because the current season is still on air. However, one could safely assume almost everyone would choose to return, except for Ariana and maybe Katie (because have you ever seen someone more sick of every single man's BS on one show before?!). But, I'm not sure if we're even gonna get another season of this show, TBH. Why?

  • Nobody works at Sur anymore, and it just feels like we've moved so far past the original premise (and exciting drama) of the show.
  • Lisa Vanderpump (you know, THE Vanderpump in Vanderpump Rules) is hardly on anymore, and when she is, she's saying something that's just...off. Plus, she's got the Villa to run — they're apparently casting for another season as we speak.
  • Everyone's kinda phased out of this era — they're all older, have kids, split up, etc. There's just not that much keeping them all together in this way. Some could easily phase into the travesty that's The Valley, but ultimately VPR is just maybe past it's prime.

When will "Vanderpump Rules" season 12 air?

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I would have guessed we'd get the next season by mid-winter 2025 given the turnaround time of the most recent season of Vanderpump Rules, but now I'm not sure. If I had to guess, I think we could get something by fall 2025, but who knows how long this hiatus can last. Or — like I said before — if the show even returns.

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"Bridgerton" Brought The Cottagecore Aesthetic Back — And It's Better Than Ever

Dearest gentle reader, if it were up to Lady Whistledown, the finest trend of the season would absolutely be the return of the cottagecore aesthetic. Bring on the floral dresses, ruching, and tulle because thanks to Bridgerton, we're glady welcoming cottagecore back into our current style rotation (if it ever left). Cottagecore has come and gone with the likes of period drama movies and TV shows á la Pride and Prejudice, Downton Abbey, and so many more. So whether you're frolicking in the English countryside, attending balls with Kings and Queens, or just simply catching up on Bridgerton season 3 from the comfort of your couch, we've got all the best dresses for the occasion that will have you looking like THE diamond of the season.

What is cottagecore?

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Cottagecore is an aesthetic or style that is inspired by "cottage living" — imagine the English countryside in the early 1900's. The clothing style is very reminiscent of a Jane Austen-inspired era with lots of feminine and flowy silhouettes. You'll notice the styles having corsets, ruffles, florals, and bows, so just think very effortlessly girly!

What are the best brands to shop for cottagecore aesthetic?

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The brands that immediately come to mind and encapsulate the "frolicking-in-the-english-countryside-while-waiting-for-your-star-crossed-lover" vibe are brands like Love Shack Fancy, House of CB, and Doen. I've personally shopped all of these and can attest that they are idyllic, gorgeous, and will have you feeling like the lead of a Bridgerton season in no time.

What should I watch to get inspired by the cottagecore aesthetic?

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Period dramas are perfect to get into this vibe, and some shows and films that I love to watch are Little Women, Downton Abbey, Pride and Prejudice, Bridgerton(obvi), and anything from the Jane Austen-era! When you watch all of these shows, you'll get so much inspiration from the way they dress and styles they're wearing. I also love scrolling Pinterest to find inpso for what to wear in order to achieve this aesthetic!

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LoveShackFancy Floral Dress

LoveShackFancy is a brand that does cottage-core SO well! They completely nail the ruffles, florals, and femininity that we're looking for in order to achieve the cottage-core look. This mini is adorable with the ruffles and short silhouette!

Melloday Smock Dress

Anything smock will definititely help you achieve cottage-core style and this smocked dress is such a cute one! I love the length and material of this one, as well as the strings on the sleeves! Such a fun detail!

Reformation Tagliatelle Linen Dress

How could you think of cottage-core and have your mind not go immediately towards the cool-girl brand of Reformation. They are the brand to shop at for any linen pieces to achieve your cottage-core style. Plus, you can never go wrong with a simple white dress! It's definitely a staple in every wardrobe.

House of CB Rafaella Dress

This dress just screams femininity and grace; exactly what we need for this Bridgerton-inpsired aesthetic! To be honest, this dress looks like it was taken right from a diamond of the season's wardrobe! Adding this to cart now!

Free People Feeling Bonita Smock Dress

Free People is a brand that does cottage core so well but in a more understated and casual way. Like this dress above, it exudes the cottage lifestyle but more casual than you may see on shows like Bridgerton or Downton Abbey. You'll definitely get so much wear out of this staple dress!

House of CB Emmelina Poplin Dress

I have this dress after trying it on in store and falling in looove with it immediately! It's stunning quality and tulle skirt will have you feeling like a princess! Just a note-- it runs quite small so make sure to adjust your sizing to a size bigger than normal!

Abercrombie Emerson Mini

This pattern just screams English countryside to me with the beautiful vintage colors and silhouette. I would definitely pick up this one to achieve the cottage-core style on a budget!

Charles Henry Bustier Maxi

Another affordable option to achieve the same look as the House of CB dress! It checks all the right boxes: floral, bustier, maxi, and so cute! We love this one!

Reformation Cherise Linen Dress

This dress is quintessential cottage-core, Bridgerton vibes to me! It looks so dainty and regal with it being a maxi and having the most adorable puff-sleeves and bow detailing. I say add a pair of white mary-jane flats and big white bow in your hair to top off the whole look!

All In Favor Midi Dress

At only $64, you're going to want to sprint to checkout on this dress that looks like it was taken right from my Pinterest board! I love how simple it is and the blue color is perfectly on brand for our theme as well. Plus, I love a corset moment!

House of CB Petticoat Dress

Petticoat dress? Say no more, we have found the most perfect cottage-core dress ever, readers! This dress would have Lady Whistledown, herself, wanting to know where it's from!

Abercrombie Puff Sleeve Dress

Lastly, a puff sleeve dress from our favorite and affordable Abercrombie because you can truly never go wrong with anything linen or puff-sleeved. I love this one with mary-janes like above or even with a pair of white pumps to dress it up!

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