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Images via @mirapatelll, lulus, @victoriagkremer; Featured (left to right): Be Free Mustard Yellow Floral Print Smocked Ruffled Mini Skirt<\/a>, View from the Meadow Cream Floral Print Off-the-Shoulder Dress<\/a>, Lunch Date Mustard Yellow Gingham Bell Sleeve Mini Dress<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Like so many other ’90s fashion trends<\/a>, smocked styles have made a serious comeback. Bunchy fabric popped back up on our radars and gained major momentum. Now, women’s smocked dresses, tops, skirts, and more abound–and honestly, we couldn’t be happier about it.<\/p>\n

A little refresher course: Smocking is when the fabric is gathered and sewn with elastic thread. That means lots of stretch–and an easier, comfy fit. Um, yes, please. It’s no wonder this trend is back for another go-round.<\/p>\n

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Featured: Fleur-tation Green Floral Print Off-the-Shoulder Midi Dress<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Smocked clothing is pretty much made for laid-back summer days–think puff-sleeve tops<\/a> with cutoff shorts<\/a> or off-the-shoulder floral smocked dresses<\/a>–but the comfort factor isn’t all this trend has to offer. If you’re hesitant at all about wearing fitted body-hugging styles, smocking actually makes for an excellent alternative. The stretchy, textured fabrication of smocked dresses (and tops, skirts, etc.) allows for the same figure-flaunting fit while simultaneously camouflaging any panty lines or bra lines<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Featured: Luci Light Blue Smocked Puff Sleeve Top<\/span><\/a>, Nova White Distressed High-Rise Cutoff Shorts<\/a>, Marnie White Espadrille Slide Sandals<\/a>, Let’s Link Up Gold Layered Necklace<\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the thick of the summer<\/a> season, this easy, breezy trend is ranking high on our must-have list. Feeling the same way? We thought so–that’s why we’ve gathered (get it?) a few of our favorite women’s smocked dresses, tops, and more ahead.<\/p>\n

How are you rocking the smocked clothing trend? Show us on Instagram @Lulus<\/a> using #lovelulus! <\/strong><\/p>\n

This post was originally published in July 2019 and has been updated with new content.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Like so many other ’90s fashion trends, smocked styles have made a serious comeback. Bunchy fabric popped back up on our radars and gained major momentum. Now, women’s smocked dresses, tops, skirts, and more abound–and honestly, we couldn’t be happier about it. A little refresher course: Smocking is when the fabric is gathered and sewn… Read more »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":117,"featured_media":240557,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-226985","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fashion"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWomen's Smocked Dresses, Tops, and More: The Ultimate Summer Trend - Lulus.com Fashion Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Smocking is back back from the '90s and ready to put you in summer style mode. 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