22 Smocked Summer Dresses I’m Shopping at Nordstrom

I have a simple philosophy when it comes to putting together my summer outfits: less is more. So, I often turn to smocked summer dresses on mornings when I don’t know what to wear. They’re easy to throw on, look chic without much styling, and, above all, they’re supremely comfortable.

The dresses, known for their stretchy fabric and (often) zipper-free design, have gained a cult following inclusive of fashion’s savviest shoppers and celebrities alike over the years. For reference, Taylor Swift loves options from Dôen. Marie Claire’s senior fashion and beauty news editor, Halie LeSavage, finds the style to be as “comfortable as pajamas but nice enough to wear on video calls or out on quick errands.” One of her favorites is Dôen’s Ischia style, which also happens to be on my “Italian Girl Summer” fashion wishlist.