When you open the wardrobe and wonder what dress can you hide your food body, you know you can always rely on the smock dress.
Turns out, you are still looking refreshed and put together in the white smock dress and a nice pair of ballerina despite your bloated belly!
Of course, the smock dress shouldn’t be only for the bloated days but for the daily look.
It’s truly versatile with a wide range of styles. If you don’t believe it, here are the 7 ideas when you wonder what to wear with a smock dress!
Enjoy and pin some cute looks! <3
1. WEAR A SMOCK DRESS WITH THE ESPADRILLES
When it comes to a casual dress, feel free to pair it with any shoes!
But for a smock dress, I absolutely love espadrilles—it’s my all-time favorite combo.
Since I don’t have long, thin legs, I used to feel unsure in lace-up wedges.
But the wide hem of a smock dress actually makes my legs look slimmer, making the outfit feel so put-together.
A simple smock dress is the perfect canvas for elegant espadrilles.
They complete that easy summer look with a touch of grace and softness <3
❤️Girl’s fashion hack #1:
Use nail polish clear coat on fraying thread ends to stop further unraveling until you can properly repair the item!
2. WEAR AN OFF-SHOULDER SMOCK DRESS FOR A YOUTHFUL LOOK
If a regular smock dress feels too baggy, well, try an off-shoulder style instead <3
It shows off your neckline and collarbone, which makes my face look smaller and my upper body appear slimmer.
As someone with chubby cheeks, I feel so much more confident in this version.
Plus, it’s incredibly versatile and perfect for a holiday.
I love imagining myself wearing one with pretty lace-up sandals and carrying a chic picnic basket on a lazy Sunday—the perfect chic look <3
❤️Girl’s fashion hack #2:
Prevent button-down shirts from gapping between buttons by using double-sided fashion tape <3
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3. EMBRACE A SMOCK DRESS WITH A MONOCHROME STYLE
You truly can’t go wrong with monochrome style. It’s my go-to for a quick, put-together outfit that always looks chic.
Wearing one unified color tone is not only a major time-saver, but it also creates a long, continuous line that makes you look taller and slimmer.
To keep a single color from looking flat, try playing with subtle variations.
For example, I might pair a pale white smock dress with cream-colored sandals.
You can also mix textures—a soft cotton dress looks fantastic with a pair of shiny faux leather heels for a stylish contrast.
The ultimate goal is to look elegantly simple and cohesive, without a hint of boredom.
❤️Girl’s fashion hack #3:Rub clear deodorant on the inside hem of pants/skirts to prevent thigh chafing. ❤️
4. PAY ATTENTION TO THE NECKBAND OF THE SMOCK DRESS
When it comes to the smock dress, the neckbands matter A LOT.
Different designs can bring out different vibes. The round-neck smock dress is more of an approachable doll-like dress.
But as a reminder, some girls with big breasts may not prefer the round neckline as that can easily add bulk to your upper body.
Instead, the square neckline can really make you look slimmer even with big breasts. Plus, it’s elegant and unique with a dash of vintage vibes.
But still, my all-time favorite is the timeless big V-neck, as it’s just slightly more sophisticated.
The big V-neckline can visually elongate your neck and pull your body figure. As a petite girl, I really need that boost!
❤️Girl’s fashion hack #4:Use rolled-up magazine pages to maintain boot shape when storing – truly work wonders imo lol
5. OPT FOR A SPECIAL DESIGN TO STAND OUT
If you want a more one-of-a-kind look, you can always opt for the smock dress with special designs!
Most of them are really stunning and look more dressed up than the regular smock dress.
I love the one-shoulder design — I don’t know if I can pull this off, but it truly looks so refreshing and feminine!
So ladies, smock dresses can really be versatile; search different keywords and you will be surprised by what you’ve found!
❤️Girl’s fashion hack #5:
Stretch tight shoes by wearing them with thick socks and blowing them with a hairdryer!
6. OPT FOR A PATTERN SMOCK DRESS FOR A COOL LOOK
I always thought smock dresses were only for the sweet, comfy style, but when I saw some girls pair the dress with over-the-knee boots, I was shocked—that is the true definition of effortless.
Besides the classic white smock dress, there are some stylish print dresses these years like animal prints.
With the bulky volume and busy prints, we need to keep other items as simple as we can to avoid tackiness.
With a short leopard-print dress and velvet black thigh-high boots, that just looks really refreshing in a modern way!
I always thought the cool animal prints were only for fitted clothing like a bodycon dress, but apparently, they create another chic style with the smock dress!
Ladies, if you are bloated with food baby but still want to look cool, you know what to pick that day!
❤️Girl’s fashion hack #6:
Quick fix – Brighten yellowed white clothing by soaking in a solution of lemon juice and hot water!
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7. ADD ACCESSORIES TO ENRICH THE LOOK
As the cutting of the smock dress is really simple, it can look a bit too casual or boring.
But the good thing is with this plain canva, wearing accessories can definitely help enrich the look.
My most-worn dress is the cream smock dress and I always pair them with the delicate gold Y-necklace for a more complete look.
It also helps elongate the neckline and adds a layer to the dress. Of course, earrings are another great choice as well.
For example, feather hoop earrings are a great choice if you want a more boho style!
Other accessories include the hat and even your bag! Yup, you can definitely wear a pink bag to brighten your black smock dress!
❤️Girl’s fashion hack #7:
Whenever I feel bloated, I’ll always use a rubber band to loop through a button hole and around the button for a temporary fix to pants that are too tight!
FINAL THOUGHTS:
So ladies, here are the 7 tips if you wonder what to wear with a smock dress! Let’s have a recap first.
- Wear a smock dress with a ballerina for an elegant look
- Wear an off-shoulder smock dress for a youthful look
- Embrace monochrome style for a put-together look
- Be intentional about the neckband of the smock dress
- Opt for a special design to stand out
- Pair with pattern smock dress for a cool look
- Add accessories to enrich the look
It’s such a pity that some people may think a smock dress is only for teenage girl.
Well, that’s not true! While it can look sweet and girly, we can style the smock dress in both cool or elegant ways with different pairings!
I hope these tips are useful and feel free to comment on your favorite look! I’d love to know!
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