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Remember those charming, patchwork printed silhouettes that had all the little girls (and the big ones alike) swooning over “Little House on the Prairie” fashion? Those pioneer-esque dresses that were often perfected with a smudge of dirt and a pair of lace-up boots, which inevitably lend them a tomboyish air despite their incontestable femininity?

Well, for spring 2016, those same romantic silhouettes were imagined anew, touched up just enough to look modern, complemented with a just hint of sheer or a cheeky cut to feel effortlessly sexy.

In a season when Victoriana by way of the ’70s is ruling on the runways, the American prairie theme comes as no surprise. And before you dismiss it as dated or old-fashioned, check out the runway report below to see all the ways in which prairie embodies the new notion of chic as a spring 2016 fashion trend.

Article continues. To read it in full visit 'Prairie chic: what to expect for spring 2016' at Fashionising.com »

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