Target has been known for carrying some adorable clothing lines. However, they seemed to have gone astray with their recent dress line, and people, of course, had to say something about it.
If you walk into a Target recently, you’ll probably notice that the women’s dresses they carry look like they’re straight from the 1800s. So, it was only natural for people to start a #targetdresschallenge on Instagram.
In the challenge, people wear these hilarious 19th-century dresses doing very 19th-century tasks and poses. Here are 35 of the funniest ones.
Seriously, though, Target. What were you thinking?
Target has decided if we’re gonna suffer a pandemic, we might as well look like we just lost the farm after locusts ate our crops.
Posted by Lorca Damon onMonday, December 21, 2020
1. An awesome dress
This woman didn’t just manage to take great pictures with the dress; she even managed to make a whole story about it. Such a creative mind!
Journal entry 324: another day in the life on the homestead while on lockdown. Made myself a new apron and a bonnet….
Posted by Sayda Shanik Krasovec onMonday, February 8, 2021
2. A serious decision
She’s having a serious talk with the hog. She doesn’t have the heart to say that it could be his last day. But then again, she’s craving for some fresh bacon, too.
Quarantine day 329: Pa said if this winter holds out much longer he’ll need to butcher the hog… I don’t reckon I’m…
Posted by Corrie Bubbico onFriday, February 5, 2021
3. Going with it
Even with a bleeding leg, these two continued with their photoshoot. That’s what you call dedication- all for the sake of the #targetdresschallenge
Finally got around to doing the #targetdresschallenge Target Target Style If you notice Meliyah's leg bleeding, well…
Posted by Jay Durham onWednesday, January 27, 2021
4. Poor chicken
This one’s quite funny. They even had to make a disclaimer to assure the public that no chickens were harmed during the photoshoot!
Target dress challenge No chickens were harmed during this photo shoot, lol#targetdresschallenge
Posted by Cheri Lawrence Grovesteen onFriday, February 5, 2021
5. The tale of two women
These women are so in character. They don’t look like they’re pretending to be women of the past in the way they’re acting in the photos.
It’s day 329 of the great plague. The Target Mercantile has blessed us with new fabrics to enhance our pandemic…
Posted by Erin Kellar Stewart onWednesday, February 3, 2021
6. With the friends
Having your friends join you can make things more fun and that applies to this trend, too. If you’re planning on finding that Target dress and taking pictures, consider having your friends do them with you.
Good bye '20, fling that sh*t behind you
Posted by Fruition Acres onThursday, February 4, 2021
7. Trying to last through winter
With that tool, she was able to get plenty of wood to last through winter. The dress probably made the work easier.
Loggin' – got plenty of firewood to last through the winter
Posted by Fruition Acres onThursday, February 4, 2021
8. Mission accomplished
It’s not clear what this man was trying to achieve when he took this photo. If he’s trying to make people laugh, he clearly did an awesome job.
Posted by Melissa Tomas onSunday, January 17, 2021
9. Just pretty
She’s pretty, right? The dress looks really good on her. She’s feeling it, too.
Posted by Melissa Tomas onSunday, January 17, 2021
10. Confusing
Even the animals were confused after seeing their human dress like this. They weren’t even sure if it was him or if he’s a big stick.
Posted by Melissa Tomas onSunday, January 17, 2021
11. Not from today
This woman did an excellent job with this photo. It looks like it’s been taken several years ago. The photo looks so old and…scary.
Posted by Melissa Tomas onSunday, January 17, 2021
12. Beard and eggs
The dress was the only requirement of the trend. There are no rules saying you can’t wear your beard or hold your eggs while joining it.
Posted by Melissa Tomas onSunday, January 17, 2021
13. So bright
The color of the dress isn’t the only thing that’s bright in this photo. Clearly, this child has such a bubbly and fun personality. The dress just emphasized that fact.
Posted by Melissa Tomas onSunday, January 17, 2021
14. No such thing as too many
Why stop with one? If you have such a beautiful dress, why not wear it all day while doing your chores? That sounds like a lot of fun- take it from this woman.
Day 93 at the Wiggins Homestead: after putting the babies to sleep I gathered wood and finished churning the butter….
Posted by Emily McCallie Wiggins onMonday, February 1, 2021
15. Like pros
The woman isn’t the only person nailing the trend. If you take a closer look, you’ll see that the goat is also quite dedicated to make the photoshoot work.
Carin' for critters
Posted by Fruition Acres onThursday, February 4, 2021
16. The cutest
This is probably the cutest person to join the trend. She’s even holding an egg. How can you say “no” to this?
Posted by Melissa Tomas onSunday, January 17, 2021
17. With a can of beer
Well, the trend didn’t say anything about banning beer in photo shoots. This man didn’t violate any rules. In fact, he made things seemed more fun.
Posted by Melissa Tomas onSunday, January 17, 2021
18. The serious look
When doing the Target dress challenge, it’s not enough to get the right dress. You also have to pose with the right facial expression to nail the trend.
Posted by Melissa Tomas onSunday, January 17, 2021
19. The whole gang
This woman felt that the chicken wasn’t enough. She needed the whole gang to be in the photo to get it right.
Posted by Melissa Tomas onSunday, January 17, 2021
20. Back to the old days
This woman went all out. Apart from the dress and the bonnet, she also managed to get a pump and a kettle in the picture. Turn this photo into a black and white copy and you’ll get a photo that doesn’t look like it’s taken in today’s time.
Posted by Jen Gessele onFriday, January 8, 2021
21. The right color
This photo feels like it was taken out of a horror movie. Nonetheless, it’s beautiful. She picked the perfect boots to go with the dress.
Posted by Melissa Tomas onSunday, January 17, 2021
22. Taking it seriously
If you’re going to something, you have to do your best. That’s exactly what this woman’s doing. Just look at her face!
Gone are the days we had nothing to do but just sit and reminisce with straw in our mouth…
Posted by Lesley Butterfield onSaturday, January 30, 2021
23. Animals included
It’s not clear if the animals were forced to join the photoshoot or if they did it out of their free will. Apart from that, this photo’s perfect.
Carin' for the critters
Posted by Fruition Acres onThursday, February 4, 2021
24. Not so happy
The trend can wait. Her dishes? Probably not.
Posted by Ruth Ann Perrin onMonday, February 8, 2021
25. After Valentine’s day
Don’t blame these guys. They’re just heartbroken and looking for a way to let their emotions out.
It’s Monday. 6:14AM. And I am seriously considering starting every day with a post from the #TargetDressChallenge
Posted by Jeff Parness onMonday, February 15, 2021
26. Just waiting
She did the laundry and now, she’s waiting for the clothes to dry. She’s got a good book in her hands and a nice cup of coffee. She’s clearly living the good life.
Taking a little break with a cup of coffee and a good book, while I wait for the clothes to dry. #kristinhannah #thefourwinds
Posted by Marlo Duke Thomas onSaturday, February 13, 2021
27. Yes, even men.
This trend seems so much fun to do. Even men are willing to put on the dresses and pose for the camera.
Posted by Craig Reinhart onSaturday, February 13, 2021
28. Black and white
The lack of color can be misleading. That’s a Target dress and not something from years ago.
Posted by Carol Figoni onSunday, February 14, 2021
29. All out
She refused to stop with the dress. Quite dedicated to nailing the trend, she even got an old looking newspaper and couch to complete the picture. Well, if you’re doing something, you should give your best, right?
The New York Journal reports "Corn crop short but prices high. But in Cash the Farmer Will Not Be a Sufferer, for Already the Increase in Value Has Reached Ten Cents Per Bushel. 1897."
Posted by Colleen Fitzgerald onFriday, February 12, 2021
30. Those faces
One was trying to put on a serious face while the other was really feeling it. Don’t let the somber faces fool you. These two were clearly enjoying this.
Posted by Kristina Stirbytė Cole onSunday, February 14, 2021
31. A day’s work
When you’re wearing a dress like this, it’s only natural that you’d be doing farm work, right? these ladies show off their hilarious Target dress while holding a rake and a shovel. All in a day’s work!
32. Girls having fun
After a long day of working on the farm, it’s time for the ladies to let loose! We know they didn’t have White Claw back in the 1800s but if they did…you know the ladies would be drinking it on a hot day at the farm.
33. Rebels
This trio of ladies is quite the rebels. After working on the homestead, they like to unwind with an adult beverage or two. While being totally fashionable, of course.
34. Ranch life
Ranch life, am I right? When the ladies need to take a break from working so hard on the farm, you’ll probably find them on the hay bails sitting in the barn. I mean, obviously.
35. It’s come to this
Trekking on the Oregon Trail isn’t the easiest life in the world. And sometimes, desperate times call for desperate measures. “Mom, it’s what’s for dinner.”
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