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These Are The Best Smock Dresses For The Ultimate Carefree Outfit

When it comes to staples, smock dresses don’t normally ring a bell. Staples are filled with little black dress galore before ever resorting to this underrated comfortable basic. Luckily, we’ve got the entire rundown on what makes these best smock dresses just that-the best. We promise you’ll want to say goodbye to the sweatsuits and opt for one of these pieces in no time. Your work-from-home never got more cozier and fashionable than now. With minimal effort, you can be ready for the day on the couch and the day on the town. No matter what’s planned on your agenda, you can surely count on the best smock dresses to deliver you your best day yet!

Made For The Couch, Made For You

Staying home means you get to rock absolutely anything you wish. These smock dresses are the perfect option for adding comfort to your standard dress. If you’re not in the mood to dress-up, you can slip one on and enhance your look in the matter of minutes. Our favorite for the ideal at-home day is the AQUA Floral Print Midi Dress. This piece is surely for the homebody, the gal who’s not afraid to bring some style home. Just because your calendar is booked with endless at-home calls and chores doesn’t mean you can’t do them in style. Slip on some neutral sandals or go barefoot-the best smock dresses don’t require much from you. Just add to cart and start making your day-to-day a stylish one!

Shop more of The Best Smock Dresses For The Ultimate Carefree Outfit selected and reviewed by our expert fashion buyers and stylists

  • ZIMMERMANN Belted Pleated Printed Chiffon Midi Dress

    $725
  • DÔEN Haleigh Dress

    $348
  • DÔEN Cerelia Bleu Wildflower Thicket Dress

    $498
  • DÔEN Phoebe Dress

    $498
  • ANTHROPOLOGIE V-Neck Sequin Deco Swing Dress

    $178
  • ANTHROPOLOGIE Short-Sleeve Draped Tunic Mini Dress

    $178
  • ULLA JOHNSON Adonis Open-back Fil Coupé Chiffon Maxi Dress

    $1,190
  • ULLA JOHNSON Lavinia Open-back Ruffled Velvet Gown

    $850
  • MARY KATRANTZOU Nimbus Floral-print Pleated Satin Midi Dress

    $2,625

Smock Dresses That Go Beyond The Home

Who said casual dresses couldn’t make their way into the nighttime? In terms of styling capabilities, smock dresses should be your ideal go-to. Take them up for an effortless look during the day and spice them up to suit your night affair. Our favorite to-date is the SEA Shannon Open-back Scalloped Tiered Ramie Midi Dress, perfect for Spring. Because of its versatility, its easy to transition into warmer weather, giving you the capability to layer with or without other pieces. Similarly, the AQUA Ruffled Mini Dress is a great layering piece for nighttime. There’s ultimately nothing a white dress can’t do when it comes to styling. Throw on your favorite short denim jacket for the ultimate trendy night out. Getting out of the house will never be the same when you get to experience what the best smock dresses have to offer!

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