Summer 2022 is officially upon us, and it’s been a scorcher! Did you know one of the best ways to keep cool is by wearing a flowy maxi dress? According to Cosmopolitan magazine, maxi dresses are not only chic and perfect for every occasion, but they’ll keep you feeling cool and refreshed on hot summer days! One of my favorite trends this season is smocked maxi dresses! They’re fun, fashionable, and can be dressed up or down!
I bought a black smocked midi dress that fits like a maxi dress on my petite (under 5’4”) frame. I love wearing this dress with flat sandals, and dressing it up with my favorite quilted bag, and heeled sandals! This dress is perfect for an afternoon at the winery, or dressed up for a date or a friend’s outdoor wedding! That’s one of the many things I love about smocked maxi dresses, they’re so versatile and perfect for every occasion!
Smocked maxi dresses come in various styles, colors, prints, and price ranges for summer! Today, I’m excited to share 16 of the best and trendiest smocked maxi dresses for summer and fall too! I hope you love them as much as I do.
Best Black Smocked Maxi Dresses For Summer and Fall Too!
Abercrombie has so many trendy dresses for summer including this fab Abercrombie Smocked Bodice Easy Maxi Dress! It’s made of poplin fabric which is the perfect lightweight fabric for summer. This fabulous dress is available in quite a few different colors for summer including black, white, lime green, floral print, and gingham and that’s just the beginning! You can’t go wrong with a flowy maxi dress with a smocked bodice, and ruffled sleeves (and it has pockets too)! It will be a staple in your wardrobe all summer long! Did I mention this dress is available in petite, regular and long? Even better!
I’m obsessed with the sleeveless Bec & Bridge Alina Smocked Cotton Maxi Dress in black, especially the trendy cutout/tie-back closure! It’s ideal for a Brewfest, concert in the park, a summer vacation with friends, and more! You can dress wear it with flat sandals, or dress it up with strappy heels, or wedges as well.
My love is strong for this beautiful GANNI Heavy Crepe Maxi Dress in black. I adore the wide ruffled straps, the smocked bodice, a-line cut, and flounce hem. It’s perfect for dancing the night away at a wedding, wine tasting, date night, or a trip to Napa and that’s just the beginning! You can dress it down with a denim jacket and flats or pair it with strappy heeled sandals for an evening out!
Prettygarden is one of my favorite dress brands on Amazon. They have so many cute and affordable summer dresses to choose from! I love this chic sleeveless PRETTYGARDEN Smocked Maxi Sundress. It comes in a few colors and is very affordable at just $41.00 with free shipping. This dress is ideal for a variety of events!
White Smocked Maxi Dresses
Every woman needs a white dress for sweltering summer days! This must have XIRENA Loraine Dress is available in two colors: white and “cruise blue” (light blue). The skirt is lined and it has pockets, which is an added bonus. It is the perfect day dress and will be a favorite all season and for many summers to come!
Gorgeous Red Smocked Maxi Dresses
If you’re searching for a flattering showstopping dress for summer, you can’t go wrong with the MONROW Gauze Smocked Maxi Dress! It is available in this gorgeous shade of red and has adjustable or removable straps if you’d like to wear it as a strapless dress! This beautiful dress is sure to garner compliments every time you wear it for a summer event or date night!
Blue Smocked Maxi Dresses You’ll Love
Blue dresses are always a must for summer! If you love this shade as much as I do, you’ll absolutely adore the quintessential MICHAEL Michael Kors Smocked Sleeveless Maxi Dress! It is available in a few different colors including this charming midnight blue shade! This dress will always be on trend for summers to come and is ideal for graduation party season, backyard barbecues, brunch, and special occasions next spring such as Easter and Mother’s Day as well!
I can’t get enough of this casual light blue Tobrief Ruffle Beach Maxi Dress! It is ideal for the farmers market, a trip to the flower farm, or a casual outdoor brunch with the family or friends. It’ll look great paired with classic espadrilles, flat sandals, or platform slides! This Amazon summer fashion essential is currently on sale and has great 4.3 out of 5-star reviews!
Orange Smocked Maxi Dress For Summer and Fall As Well!
If you’re searching for the perfect strapless maxi dress for summer and fall, you’re in luck! This must have House of Harlow 1960 x Revolve VOLVE Anneta Maxi Dress comes in the color “rust”, which will not only show off your summer glow but is ideal for fall as well. If you’re a fan of 70s-inspired smocked dresses as much as I am, you will love this fully lined dress. It is perfect for every occasion and can be dressed up or down easily and effortlessly.
The Best Floral Print Smocked Maxi Dresses For Every Occasion
This fab Bridgerton-inspired Free The Roses Smocked Tiered Floral Maxi Dress in the color “ivory floral” is begging for an invitation to a garden party or a bridal shower! It has adjustable straps, which makes it perfect for those of us who are petite! I love everything about this dress, especially the tiered ruffled skirt and the dainty vintage-inspired floral print.
If you’re searching for a gorgeous smocked floral print maxi dress for under $50, you’re in luck! This magnificent 1.State Smocked Waist Maxi Dress is currently only $49 with free shipping! It is made of durable viscose fabric which is ideal for summer. This beauty has pockets, which is another bonus! It will be perfect for a graduation party, a friend’s wedding, or a backyard barbecue with flats or white sneakers.
Give me all the beautiful bright floral prints and I’m happy! This trendy Bell Christine Maxi Dress is available in a multitude of colors including this beautiful multicolored floral print! It is ideal for a friend’s wedding at the beach, a tropical summer vacation, or an outdoor brunch. This bright and cheerful ruffled dress with a smocked bodice is sure to be a favorite all season long!
This beautiful ethereal Needle & Thread Bijou Rose Smocked Day Dress in the color “moonshine/wisteria” is perfect for a day in the country, brunch, or a baby shower. It is classic, modest, and very on trend for summer 2022. This lovely short sleeve dress will look amazing with your favorite summer hat and sandals or a neutral pair of heeled sandals!
Amazon has quite a few beautiful smocked maxi dresses to choose from at great prices and fantastic reviews! This must have ZESICA Women’s Floral Print Smocked Ruffle Maxi Dress comes in quite a few different colors and prints including this beauty in “greyblue.” It is the perfect dress for summer at only $39.99 with free Prime shipping. Not only that it is currently on sale! This pretty smocked dress with adjustable tie straps and a ruffled hemline has fantastic 4.4 out of 5-star reviews and is beloved by many! It’ll look great paired with your favorite summer tote or a straw bag.
Must Have Polka Dot Smocked Maxi Dress
I fell in love with this beautiful Beachlunchlounge Elisa Smocked Maxi Dress in the color “Spots Noir” as soon as I saw it. I love everything about this gorgeous dress, especially the trendy square neckline, the smocked bodice, flowy skirt, and the fact that it can be dressed up or down. This chic dress will look great with a pair of slide sandals, and with wedge sandals or strappy heels as well. It is only $58 with free shipping, and comes in two colors!
Striped Smocked Maxi Dresses That Are Perfect For Summer
Nothing says laidback chic summer fashion quite like blue and white stripes! This classic casual o.p.t Elara Dress is giving me coastal grandmother vibes! It will look great with a pair of white or tan flat sandals or wedges! This fun dress is sure to garner compliments every time you wear it. It’s a must for a backyard barbecue, the 4th of July, a casual outing with friends, or a lunch date.
