A woman shops in the clothing department of a Target store. Joe Raedle/Getty Images The cottagecore aesthetic gained popularity during the pandemic as it evokes a carefree, pastoral lifestyle. Now, Target appears to be embracing some cottagecore looks in its clothing section this fall. Some social media users are roasting the styles as looking like "Little House on the Prairie" costumes. Last year, the cottagecore aesthetic boomed on social media, starting with Tumblr and Instagram. The chaos of the pandemic prompted cottagecore fans to pine for fashion and décor that evokes a carefree, pastoral lifestyle. Now, Target's autumnal clothing lineup