Says Sarah Collins, professor of fashion at Savannah College of Art and Design, smocking is a way of manipulating fabric into pleats, and can also refer to the art of embroidering on pleated fabric.

Years after Hill House Home’s nap dress went viral, its flattering silhouette and feminine style are still a go‑to formula ...

Though my mother didn’t dress me like a girly-girl all of the time, smocking was her weakness. I think I’ve inherited my love of it from her so I was thrilled to see Salma Hayek‘s daughter Valentina ...

With fall just about here, there's one piece of clothing that is truly the perfect transitional style item — a long-sleeve dress. Light enough for the last few weeks of balmy weather and warm enough ...

Back in 2021, the relaxed Nap Dress by Hill House was all over the internet, shooting smocked dresses to stardom. Years later, the style is even buzzier, with celebs like Hailey Bieber, Emma Watson, ...

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At long last, warm weather has arrived, and while you might have rued bundling up during the cold days of winter, the sweltering summer heat can be rather trick to dress for, too. When in doubt, a ...

Hill House Home’s famed nap dresses have won the approval of several CNN Underscored editors, myself included, thanks how to comfortable and flattering they are. Yet, as much as I love how ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Smocked dresses were one of last spring's hottest trends, and it's shaping ...

When it comes to warm weather outfits, we're all about pieces that are equal parts comfy and cute. And nothing checks both boxes quite like a smocked-waist dress! Flattering, stylish and stretchy, ...