Featuring a simple sleeveless vest shape top which flares into a full, floaty skirt, the style featured on the Khaite runway for S/S 22 and has continued to be a firm favourite amongst stylish people, from fashion insiders to celebrities like the ever-elegant Jennifer Lawrence

Smocked Dresses Shopping List The Western Nod: Reformation Rhett Cotton-Blend Gingham Dress, $278 The Shirred Mini: Damson Madder Mansi Check Organic Cotton Minidress, $145 The All-Season Basic: Tory Burch Smocked Dress, $349 The Nap Dress: Hill House Home Scarlett Midi Nap Dress, $228 The Celeb-Loved Label: Den Bijou Floral Midi Dress, $398 The Scandi Brand: Ganni Garment-Dyed Smocked Cotton Minidress, $375 The Transitional LBD: Pistola Denim Alessia Dress, $188 The Casual Staple: Madewell Smocked Midi Dress, $168 The Boho Maxi: Farm Rio Smocked Long-Sleeve Maxi Dress, $360 The Mixed-Media Maxi: Pitusa Odette Smocked Dress, $180 Equal parts chic and comfortable, its no wonder these shirred styles remain as popular as everespecially for transitional weather
The band collar shirt looks exceptionally sophisticated at formal events
It's a perfect design for all sizes and shapes
Whatever style you choose, just be sure to work it out in advance at your wedding trial, and get photos to show your family and friends for their opinion
"It was the first time [Alaia] had done an Oscar dress," says Maxwell