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    Smocked Dresses Will Be Replaced By This Trend This Summer

    AdminBy AdminMay 13, 2026 LifeStyle
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    Smocked Dresses Will Be Replaced By This Trend This Summer

    Where are the chicest people in the world vacationing this summer? Well, if I had to venture a guess, I’d say one destination is at the top of the list: Villa San Michele near Florence, Italy. Its grand reopening was only a couple of weeks ago, but Gwyneth Paltrow, Alexa Chung, Marisa Abela, and Tamu McPherson have already descended upon the exceptionally stylish resort.

    Paltrow, in particular, wore my favorite dress trend for Italian vacations: a white poplin midi shirtdress. In my mind, it’s foolproof because it’s comfortable and easy to style yet elevated enough to fit in at the most posh hotels and resorts in the world. Now, that’s what I call a win-win. While I’ll never get rid of my smocked dresses, I predict poplin shirtdresses will overtake them in popularity this summer.

    Now that you know what to wear, you might be interested in following in Paltrow’s footsteps and booking a room at the hotel. I don’t blame you. “Perched high in the Fiesole hills, overlooking Florence in all its splendor, Villa San Michele, a Belmond Hotel, reopened on April 28 following a meticulous 18-month renovation,” a press release explains. “Once a Renaissance convent, the legendary retreat—renowned for its awe-inspiring Michelangelo-inspired façade, terraced gardens, and one-of-a-kind sweeping views—begins a new chapter as a destination for wellbeing and reconnection. The renewed Villa introduces 39 reimagined rooms and suites, a Spa by Guerlain, revitalised gardens and woodlands, a new gastronomic offering, and a curated program of energy-raising experiences in collaboration with La DoubleJ.”

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