The easiest dress type for spring and summer: the little black smocked dress.
Hello, little black smocked dress! I’m in love with this puffy sleeve + square neckline combination. It’s very 90s, for one, and it’s also really flattering. You get a nice swathe of chest without cleavage (time and place– sometimes you’re just not in the mood for major cleave and that’s fine). It plays up the collarbones– a very underrated feature, I believe.
The smocking detail is fun and creates a nice shape without being too constrictive. I love the way it contrasts against the romance of those sleeves and the floaty factor of the skirt. Oh, and it’s a steal at $18. (The longer version is here if you’re a maxi dress kind of girl.)
I wore this little black smocked dress with a new pair of nude sandals (similar versions here and here) to lengthen the leg line. Really into a block heel– on-trend and very easy to walk in. No jewelry, no fuss, just a nice pair of oversized black sunnies and hair that probably hadn’t been washed in the better part of a week. Welcome to blog shoots in quarantine!
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Dresses like these are just so easy; you throw ’em on and go. Add a dainty necklace if you like, but the neckline works on its own. Throw a denim jacket over the top if you’re chilly, or swap out the heeled sandal for a cute, slim sneaker and you’re still just as stylish. Come summer, this dress can pull double duty as a swimsuit cover-up. Ah, the options! All for under a $20, brilliant.
Linking up with Elegantly Dressed and Stylish, The Fashion Canvas, I Do DeClaire, Style Splash, Straight A Style, Rosy Outlook + Seeking Sunshine, Living on Cloud Nine, Curly Crafty Mom + Doused in Pink, A Labour of Life, Elegance & Mommyhood, Nancy’s Fashion Style, Lizzie in Lace, A Pocketful of Polka Dots, Shelbee on the Edge, Jersey Girl Texan Heart, My Random Musings, Mutton Years Style and I, Glass of Glam, and Away from the Blue.
Ashley, it looks absolutely stunning on you! Love seeing your outfits xx
Naya
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I recently bought a black smocked dress similar to this and can’t wait to wear it. You look amazing, Ashley! Cheers to the weekend! 🙂
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such a feminine and stylish dress ! you can never go wrong with black for sure, love it !
I am also obsessed with your sandals, so cute and perfect for summer !!!
Sonia
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looking beautiful, I love LBDs!
have a great weekend!
S
What a cute little dress for summer! I love the ruching detail, it’s so sweet xo
Gemma | Makeup Muddle
You can’t go wrong with a little black dress <3
– Nicole | http://www.nicolesanmiguel.com
That is the loveliest dress for sure, I am not the biggest smocked fan, but the dress is forgiving. Really pretty.
Bisou from Berlin
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This is such a gorgeous dress, it looks great on you!
Everything looking very nice! ✔️✔️✔️ Have a great week! 🌈🌈🌈
great post! very interesting. I am delighted 🙂 I like it very much. I loved your blog! Greetings from Poland 🙂
This cut is really flattering, this dress is adorable!
simple type, but look perfect for spring summer….
Have a great day.
Pretty black dress for you ❤
Its soooooo cute! I love everything about this look and can see it as you mentioned with sneakers, heels, sandals and wedges. All summer long and at that price it’s a steal of a deal. Enjoy your week!
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Oh Ashley such a cute look!!
Have a great day,
Tiziana
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You look great in black! Love the sleeves and I am a fan of the square neckline!Those shoes are gorgeous!
thanks for linking!
jess xx
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That is such a cute way smocking can look elegant. I like the dress, it’s a fun summer style. <3
Dresses are so easy but so gorgeous! This one is so flirty… love it!
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that dress isstunning on you!you look amazing
JadieeGosh
This flirty little number would be so perfect for a date night, or picnic with friends!
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Such a fabulous dress! I love the sleeves and the neckline! Thanks for linking up!
Emma xxx
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You had me at smocked. I love all things smocked, and this is just darling. You’re my pick for favorite from last weeks Style Six linkup. Thanks for joining us.
XOXO
Oh, thank you so much, Lisa! 🙂
Smocked dresses remind me of my childhood. Despite being mostly a tom boy in childhood, I did have one or two cute smocked dresses. The one you’re wearing is so chic. Love the dramatic sleeves and neckline. You look absolutely beautiful, Ashley!
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You are looking gorgeous in this black dress, I love the sleeves and neck. It reminded me of my childhood frocks. Loving those sandals too.
Have a great day dear.
Kisses <3
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I am really loving this fun black dress! So super cute with it’s details and I love the shoes you paired it with!
its look so amazing on you ashley.. This dress Dress Design beautifull.