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.

IRISH fashion fans are rushing to the tills to get their hands on a comfy yet stylish dress – it’s just landed in stores. The ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’ve been loving Bella Hadid’s Western era, try this Reformation gingham dress. The breezy, ...

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 ...

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 ...