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What is a Smock Dress & 13 best ways to style it!

by Frank and Doll March 12, 2021 4 min read

What is a Smock Dress & 13 best ways to style it!

What is a Smock Dress?...The 13 best ways to Style it & Why everyone is obsessed with it!

If you are anything like us working from home there is a high chance you already got tired of tracksuits, leggings, and sweatshirts. Now is the time to learn what is a smock dress and how it can replace all those comfy items. Remember comfort is the key, but comfort can still be very chic and stylish.

In this blog will we discuss this staple wardrobe piece and give you tons of ways to style it and make it your own.

What Is a Smock Dress?

The smock dress is unstructured, made of lightweight materials, and voluminous in its shape. It is a very comfortable dress since they are not made of tight and stretchy materials that can bother you after few hours of wearing. Originally worn by rural workers, shepherds, and laborers, the smock-frock style came from parts of England and Wales. The style was also popular for children’s fashion throughout the 19th century. Traditional smock was made of rural fabrics, linen or wool, and varied in lengths.

The oversized smock dress trend is definitely here to stay. It is not new, though. You could see fashion editors and street style stars wearing smock dresses since 2018. If you are interested in purchasing one, then scroll down to find out more about styling it. 

Different Types of Smock Dress

Smock dresses vary in length. They usually have the same shape, but with different lengths, it is easier to style them. You can wear them all year - choose maxi for winter and fall, and mini for summer parties by the sea.

Maxi Smock Dress

Orange full length smock dress
Sarah from style seattle looking stunning in a relaxed orange maxi smock dress

Maxi smock style is one of the favorites among many It-girls. The dresses are usually made of cotton, linen, or comfortable polyester. The good thing about them is their versatility. You can style them with anything! From boots, to flip flops - depending on the occasion. 

While comfort is king right now, don’t hesitate to wear maxi smock dresses at home. If you are working from home, then even better. Gather your hair in a bun, dress into a smock and stay barefoot all day long. 

pink smock dress
Sade from - In my Sunday Best - looking stunning in a pink smock dress

As we all know, midi might be the easiest length to style, regardless of what you are wearing. That is why we can say that the midi smock dress will be perfect to jump into your everyday wardrobe.

The Peri Smock Dress by Frank and Doll
The Peri Smock Dress by Frank and Doll

The mini smock dress will be perfect for all those women who are not afraid to show off some skin. Believe it or not, even with the trapezoid shape that smock has, your legs will look slimmer. Also, covers all those parts that we are not so keen to show off. 

If you are looking for a new favorite spring or summer dress, look no further. The mini smock dress is everything that you need. You can wear yours with over-the-knee boots, chunky sandals, or even cowboy boots.

Smock dress with sneakers

This is how you can look Scandi-minimal while wearing the smock dress. You thought that smock dress can’t be styled with sneakers? Oh yes, it can. That is why everyone adores it. White is a versatile color, so you can pair it with anything. 

Linen smock dress is everything that you will need this summer

●     Style Tip: Small leather handbag will perfectly match with chunky sneakers.

Maxi Sky Blue Smock

Lightweight material, maxi length, and bare feet - what else you need? This is an ideal summer outfit that can be finished with nice flat sandals, and a statement piece of jewelry.

●     Style Tip: Maxi lengths and voluminous shapes are best styled with flat sandals, flip flops, and mules. 

Linen smock dress is everything that you will need this summer. Not only they are utterly comfy but very stylish. Opt for sleeveless cuts and striped patterns. This is one of those timeless patterns that are suitable for any occasion.

●     Style Tip: Ratan and straw bags are the must-have for the summer season. Make sure to style your smock dress with flats and a circle straw bag. 

Smock and sandles
Smock and sandles

●     Style Tip: Black matches fantastically with camel hues. Go for this combo when wearing your camel or beige smock dress. 

Bold Dr. Martens boots can easily be incorporated into your everyday style. How? With white linen smock dress and small black leather bag. While your outfit screams rock ‘n’ roll, you feel very comfortable wearing it.

Alexandra Pereira looking unreal in this white smock with sandals & clutch
Alexandra Pereira looking unreal in this white smock with sandals & clutch

All about the finishing touches with Alexandra Pereira looking unreal in this white smock with sandals & clutch

If you are searching for the perfect midi length, we hear you. This is how it should look. Just bellow your ankles, preferably with the asymmetric hemline. You can never go wrong with the white color - it matches with everything. Especially with brown details in summer.

●     Style Tip: If you are not feeling confident wearing a voluminous smock dress, simply add a belt.

Conclusion

We absolutely love the smock dress & hopefully you do too!

Now you know how all those fashionistas style this dress - why don’t you? Let us know below how you like to wear your smock dresses - short, maxi, matched with sneakers, or boots?

And to help you in the right direction if you head over to wethrift you will find a little 10% off your Smock dress on us! :)


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