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What do Zara, H&M, Urban Outfitters have in common with the likes of Victoria Beckham and Lisa Marie Fernández swimwear? This early millennial style we saw coming for the longest time: Smocking. Literally, all our millennial style influencers (for better or for worse) owned it and loved it: SJP, Paris Hilton, Jessica Simpson, the Olsen twins. And now it's back with a fresh update in neutral stripes. These form-fitting, shape-flattering styles need to be chosen carefully to pronounce what's good and hide the parts that need a pass. Here are some fresh smocked and shirred pieces that will bring along the sun and warmth of the coming season.