Smock Dresses

[Arielaine]

Hey, what does everyone think of the new trend of wearing smock dresses (in the US, they're called tunics) as casual summer wear? I love it, but I cannot find them anywhere for a reasonavble price. Can anyone help me out (stores, thoughts, etc)?

Here's a little article about this trend from the online UK magazine, Handbag.com:
http://www.handbag.com/fashion/fashionandstyle/sixofthebest/

 

[jadedomega]

They look great if you have a pair of killer legs.

 

[kate_is_goddess]

Zara has a wide range of different smock dresses!

 

[Blondes]

Those are huge here, and it's nowhere near summer. They are simply worn with thick black tights or footless ditto.

I personally love tunics with empire waists, but now those are so wildly popular that I'm starting to feel I can't wear them without looking like a clone.

 

[taperjeangirl]

Have loved wearing smock dresses and tops, when it is done right it can be such a good look.

 

[thesiren]

aren't smocked dresses, well, smocked?

like the nui dresses?

 

[Arielaine]

Well, there's a difference between a smocked dress and a smock dress (it's called a smock dress in the UK, which is similar to a shift-type tunic dress in the US). I found out this difference after extensive shopping and searches on the web (I was confused at first, too.)

P.S: If you type in Nui smock dress into Google, it'll correct you by asking if you meant Nui smocked dress. It's actually pretty funny.

 

[Arielaine]

Zara has a wide range of different smock dresses!

By the way, thanks for this little tidbit of information. I'll look into it.

 

[kate_is_goddess]

^your welcome

oh, and I can add Mango to that list as well! I saw some cute ones there, even some Versace knock offs

 

[kate_is_goddess]

for comparison:

Mango (left), Versace

mango.com; style.com

 

[snowqueen]

Tbh i love these but they are a bit trend over kill were i live atm they ahve been around for what seems like forever now .. since like autumn at least ... and now everyone !! and i mean everyone and there mum is wearing them .. i will still wear them tho they are so comfy x

 

[SiennaInLondon]

Been there, done that... when I was four!

 

[The_Ida]

Been there, done that... when I was four!

I feel very youthful when I wear my black satin smock dress

 

[legaldiva]

I love that grown up "little girl" look. A mini dress, tights and some killer heels.

 

[outdoorminer]

What's a smock dress? :/

 

[alix*]

I need that Mango/Versace smock dress!

 

[plain.jane]

in post #10, both the background is the same as well...

 

[Diamond Star]

Tbh i love these but they are a bit trend over kill were i live atm they ahve been around for what seems like forever now .. since like autumn at least ... and now everyone !! and i mean everyone and there mum is wearing them .. i will still wear them tho they are so comfy x

I walked past New Look yesterday and they had lots. Still I think they look nice.

 

[Pong]

my friend's been looking everywhere for an inexpensive one that she can wear to parties. i like how they look on some people.

 

[Helsabot]

There's a few cheap ones at Wet Seal.