The Summer-Approved Top We’re Already Seeing Everywhere
Anjerika Wilmer
Anjerika Wilmer
Full-time grad student and all-around creative type, Anjerika leaves no avenue unexplored. Though a tried-and-true fashion girl, she counts art history, architecture and good design as constant sources of inspiration. Most importantly, she's always in a Vienna state of mind.
We're always game for a warm-weather trend that reminds us of the good old days, be it a bangin' belt bag or the sudden resurgence of scrunchies, so it should come as no surprise that we're already hyped for this next summer-approved detail. Smocked tops (remember them?), featuring an elasticized waistband and embroidered accents, have never been more en vogue. Keep cool and slay the #OOTD game with one of these 16 smocked styles — from a Britney-esque tube top to a boho-fabulous tunic — that epitomize summer to a T.
Le Fou Wilfred Oriel Tube Top ($60): Beat the heat index with a peachy keen tube top that screams summer.
H&M Smocked Cotton Top ($18): Behold, the quintessential daisy top — jam-packed with festi-cool flair, no less.
Reformation Maple Top ($128): From the smocked bodice to the puffed sleeves, Reformation's still tryna make the 'Seinfeld' puffy shirt happen. We don't hate it.
Innika Choo Oliver Daily White Botanical Smock Top ($299): Team this hand-smocked, embroidered floral top alongside vibrant chinos and a string bikini top for an impromptu beach-to-boardwalk lewk.
Apiece Apart Lamu Smock Top ($265): It's the sexy off-the-shoulder ruffle — and deep terracotta hue — that will have you channeling your inner salsa dancer emoji on the dancefloor.
Faithfull the Brand Plain Bone Sloane Top ($139): Bring the '90s-era tube top into 2018 ('bout time) with this It girl-approved smocked crop featuring a ruffled hem.
Free People Need You Top ($38): Details, ladies, details! And by details, we mean the smocked band and tie-straps that stun from the back.
Likely Athena Top ($118): There's a 100 percent chance that you'll rock this cha-cha-ready noir blouse for rooftops sips or a late-night rendezvous with bae.
La Vie Tissue Denim Top ($250): This tissue-thin denim top — note the textured smocking — can be tossed on with a blazer and high-waisted shorts when the AC's on blast in the boardroom.
Out From Under Smocked Bodysuit ($39): A smocked bodysuit? Brilliant. You'll never have to worry about retucking again.
Forever 21 Polka Dot Off-the-Shoulder Top ($15): 'Cause you need an itsy bitsy, teenie weenie yellow polka dot smocked top on deck for all your upcoming summer shenanigans.
Zara Printed Off-the-Shoulder Top ($46): Summer Fridays, we see you! Zara will have you ballin' on a budget with their latest shoulder-baring style.
Kos Resort Smocked Top ($95): T-minus how many days until Tulum? Kos Resort wants to send you off in style with a crisp voile top (peep the colorful smocking) that may call to mind your summer camp days.
Steele Daphne Open-Shoulder Cropped Top ($148): Rev up the glamazon appeal with a cold-shoulder blouse that's as big on modern-day romance as feminine charm.
Caroline Constas Calida Top ($395): Err'body's go-to designer for resortwear just leveled up with the OTS top of your dreams — perfect for destination weddings and Ibiza getaways alike.
DÔEN Leo Top ($125): Roadtripping cross-country in your vintage Levi's cutoffs has officially never looked so good. Make no mistake: You'll reach for this ditsy floral DÔEN top every. Single. Day.
Which of these smocked tops will you be scooping up for summer? Follow us on Pinterest for more style inspo!
Which of these smocked tops will you be scooping up for summer? Follow us on Pinterest for more style inspo!
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Anjerika Wilmer
Full-time grad student and all-around creative type, Anjerika leaves no avenue unexplored. Though a tried-and-true fashion girl, she counts art history, architecture and good design as constant sources of inspiration. Most importantly, she's always in a Vienna state of mind.