Fashion just can't get enough of the biggest '90s [1] and Y2K trends [2], and neither can we. First, slip dresses returned with a vengeance [3], then strappy sandals became the unofficial shoe of summer [4], and now butterflies are making a major comeback.
This sweet detail has recently been seen on Dua Lipa [5], Bella Hadid [6], and Olivia Rodrigo [7]. The Future Nostalgia singer wore a Versace dress featuring a crystal butterfly on the bodice at the 2021 Grammys that took over our timelines. Rodrigo has worn countless butterfly printed outfits while promoting her new album Sour (2021). And both Lipa and Hadid have been seen wearing Blumarine's Y2K butterfly-themed collection for the 2022 resort season. Instagram's style set has also given butterfly details the seal of approval, and the cute detail has been making an appearance on all things clothes, accessories, and even beauty [8].
If you feel a bit intimidated by this colourful, supercute trend then don't worry because there are tons of ways to wear it without going overboard. For a low-key look, try pairing a minimal top featuring a single embroidered butterfly with your favourite pair of jeans, or you could focus on accessories by adding a sparkly necklace or glittery hair clips to a playful look. If you really want to go bold, why not rock a head-to-toe co-ord covered in butterflies?
Keep reading for our picks of the best clothes, shoes, and accessories featuring butterfly details.
Bershka Embroidered Butterfly Wing Top
Bershka Embroidered Butterfly Wing Top [9] (£30)
Sydney Evan Butterfly 14-karat Gold Cord Bracelet
Sydney Evan Butterfly 14-karat Gold Cord Bracelet [10] (£260)
UO Butterfly Mesh Cami Top
UO Butterfly Mesh Cami Top [11] (£26)
Musier Paris Marcella Mini Skirt
Musier Paris Marcella Mini Skirt [12] (£95)
Chloé Eyewear Gold Tone Gemma Butterfly Sunglasses
Chloé Eyewear Gold Tone Gemma Butterfly Sunglasses [13] (£375)
Asos Design Canvas Bucket Hat with Butterfly Logo
Asos Design Canvas Bucket Hat with Butterfly Logo [14] (£10)
Kim Shui Lace Butterfly Dress
Kim Shui Lace Butterfly Dress [15] (£369)
Urban Outfitter Butterfly Pearl Hoop Earrings
Urban Outfitter Butterfly Pearl Hoop Earrings [16] (£10)
Unif Dido Sweater
Unif Dido Sweater [17] (£97)
Sophia Webster Fly-By Sneaker
Sophia Webster Fly-By Sneaker [18] (£195)
Dion Lee Gathered Butterfly Top
Dion Lee Gathered Butterfly Top [19] (£335)
Jennifer Behr Whitney Butterfly Barette
Jennifer Behr Whitney Butterfly Barette [20] (£248)
Daisy Street Lilac Cami Top in Butterfly Print
Daisy Street Lilac Cami Top in Butterfly Print [21] (£15)
Reclaimed Vintage Phone Charm with Butterfly Beads
Reclaimed Vintage Phone Charm with Butterfly Beads [22] (£8)
Frankies Bikinis Cielo Bikini Top and Gavin Bikini Bottoms
Frankies Bikinis
Cielo Bikini Top [23] (£48, originally £80) and Frankies Bikinis Gavin Bikini Bottoms [24] (£35, originally £58)
Jaded London Butterfly Print Mesh Catsuit
Jaded London Butterfly Print Mesh Catsuit [25] (£55)
Unif Morpho Airbrush Baby Tee
Unif Morpho Airbrush Baby Tee [26] (£51)
Etsy 6 Butterfly Clips
Etsy 6 Butterfly Clips [27] (£7)