"Smocked dresses" refers to dresses that have a decorative sewing technique called smocking. Smocking involves gathering fabric and stitching it in a pattern to create a stretchy, textured design. Full definition
The first one in coral is Backless Smock Dress for $ 15.80. (gnomelover.com)
So let's get back to fun stuff now I am wearing an Embroidered Smock Dress from ASOS. (zunera-serena.com)
Sunshine Bloom Embroidered Smock Dress c / o French Connection / / Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (blue and cognac options) / / Similar Bootie / / Choker here and here / / Sunglasses: Quay (straightastyleblog.com)