In fashion, trends rarely vanish for good. They fade out, then return with a strange sense of familiarity—reframed for a new era and a new generation of consumers to fall for them all over again. Case in point: the babydoll dress. A little nostalgia, a little current, quietly re-entering the style conversation as one of summer’s sweetest fixations as seen on our feed.
With its floaty proportions and empire cut, the babydoll dress plays with the illusion of a long blouse—dainty yet deliberate, flirtatious without trying too hard. It flatters tall and petite frames alike, striking that sweet spot between ease and femininity. And yes, the It-girls are already on it.
From Ella Gross to Madison Beer and Kiko Mizuhara, the babydoll revival is less about dressing young and more about dressing light. Ahead, the babydoll dresses making the rounds right now—and how to wear them.
Ella Gross from Meovv
Ella Gross embodies the new babydoll mood perfectly—chill and grounded in the now. Spotted in a crisp white babydoll dress, her look leans into volume without feeling precious, balancing dainty proportions with an easy, unfussy attitude. Her makeup stays fresh and barely there, while a loose braid keeps things airy. To steal her look, pair a floaty babydoll dress with high socks and cute ballerina sneakers.
Kiko Mizuhara
Kiko Mizuhara gives the babydoll trend a smokier, more nostalgic twist. With heavier makeup—think black liner tracing the lower lash line and freshly coated lashes—her look leans into contrast rather than sweetness. Her sheer babydoll dress skews ultra-short, almost more like a long blouse than a standalone piece. In a lightweight see-through chiffon material, it blurs the line between dress and top.
Babydoll vibe does not have to be worn solo: tuck it over a mini skirt to anchor the outfit, that’s how you get the Mizuhara-effect. Scroll on to shop similar pieces.
Madison Beer
Madison Beer is seen with her hair down and a sleeveless babydoll dress. My take? Babydoll dresses leans softer in white, giving off innocent, pure intentions—but you can always add an edge through styling. On Beer, the sleeveless dress is paired with cowboy boots and a leather bag, creating a mix of country and contemporary. Here’s how to dress like her if you’re feeling part country, part soft.
This story first appeared on GRAZIA Singapore.
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