Everything old is new again, and the smocked tops of our youth have returned for summer. They look cute with jeans, shorts, and a-line skirts. Here are a few in different price points.
Corner Office
Cubicle Farm
Sokie Collective Puff Sleeve Top ~$100
Front Desk
ASTR the Label Smocked Blouse <$75
Plus-Size
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My dark under eye circles have been the bane of my existence since I was 12. Is the cause lack of sleep? Dehydration? Sinus issues? Stress? Who the hell knows. But there they are, every day, telling the world that I am an exhausted working Mom.
Every now and again, I spot a piece on sale and I have to have it. I need it. I cannot live without it. Recently, I spotted a jersey tee at Boden that takes a casual top to the next level, and I just needed to share.
Sloane loves the pool. She jumps from the deck into the water with a crash, never considering her own safety, only to emerge on the surface, shouting “Again!” The pool is my daughter’s happy place. But no place where I need to wear a swimsuit in public is a happy one for me.
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You lost me on the Plus size version. Other than the puffy sleeves and square neckline, we are not looking at the same style feature- the smocked top for summer. Furthermore, that particular top is too small across the breasts and will have us fending off questions about when we are due. Please try to do better. Or at least offer a critique of the failure of clothing manufacturers to actually produce flattering clothing for women who are robustly full figured. Juvenile babydoll tops are not it.
What in the world, Diane??? We don’t talk like that here.
I do my best to find similar items, sometimes they don’t exist. There was one that was closer in style, but the maker considered “plus-size” size 18. I’m sorry that you weren’t happy with this choice, but there weren’t a lot of options for this style.
The plus size one is actually my favorite. The poofy sleeves aren’t really my style, but that last one is so cute.
Diana – this is such a nice and supportive corner of the internet. Next time, could you try to phrase your feedback in a constructive way? Thank you from a fellow reader who is so grateful for how much thought her fellow readers put into how they comment.