Volumizing smock silhouettes have become less muumuu and more streamlined, making them very stylish choices for an H. This season’s smock tops are fitted to the body, no longer prompting questions such as “When are you due?” “Can I have guacamole with that?” and “Did you get that during your recent visit to Hilo Hattie’s in Hawaii?” Hs often want to trick the eye into thinking that there is more there, there. This always means adding interest at the hips.

Two distinct styles get the tummy-taming smock look just right. The subdued print on AGB’s Floral Stretch-Smock Top with Belt brings the trend from girly to grown up. The skinny belt pulls in the waist, and the fabric bells out at the hips to create hourglass proportions. For a look offering comfort and versatility, try Bobi’s Smocked-Waist Cotton Jersey Dress. The sexy structured V-neck slims the shoulders, drawing the eye down as the empire waist makes everything look oh so slim and balanced.

Whether on your way to work or play, go forth and rock the smock, and never worry about hearing chants of “Toga! Toga!”