Festive Finds: 8 Smocked Christmas Outfits for Boys on Amazon
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First, we know - our cover model for this post is not wearing a smocked Christmas outfit. It's what caused us to write this article because we realized - we don't have any in the closet! And in searching out smocked Christmas outfits for boys, we realized, there really aren't any good lists of them out there either. Enter this post you're currently reading. Because if we're searching for them, we know you're searching for them, whether you're in the United States, the United Kingdom, or happened upon this article from your house on say, Christmas Island.
Side note: How adorable are these bloomer sets from Lil Cactus? We found lots of smocked clothing options for baby girls, but not as many smocked baby boy clothes (but really, aren't all clothes at this stage unisex anyway?), and then an even smaller selection for older boys. So below is the result of a few hours scouring Amazon, weeding thru hundreds of things labeled as first Christmas outfits, and finding the right smocked stock for an article.
And look, we love shopping local any time we can, but in this case we're pulling a few boys Christmas outfits from Amazon because it's hard to beat their quick and free shipping for Prime members (especially when you needed that 'fit for family gatherings which kicked off like yesterday).
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1. Traditional Elegance
We're starting this list off with a bang because I'm borderline obsessed with smocked baby boy clothes now that we've researched this article, and it starts with this sweet set. The Peter pan color in plaid offsetting the neutral top, then paired with plaid bottoms is so classic. Tell me you feel the same? I couldn't love this classical look more if I tried. Just peek the care instructions before you wash - this delicate set looks like it might want a dry cleaner's attention to be safe.
2. Jolly Plaid Jumper
I love the festive flair this smocked Christmas outfit offers in this dark green plaid. Just ignore the 'Girls' mention in the title because I think this green plaid print works perfectly for baby boys or girls. The mini Santa Claus stitching at the collar just sets off the look in the sweetest way. (Or mix it up and go for the red plaid option with Santa Claus trim?) At last check, this item wasn't eligible for free shipping via Prime, so make sure to allot for the 5-8 business days to arrive.
3. Winter Wonderland
Those collective noises you heard were my swoons over this smart smocked clothing set - what can I say, I'm a sucker for pant sets that give a 'distinguished little gentleman' feel. The Christmas trees embroidered on the smocking are just an added bonus. Just keep an eye on the delivery time: At the point of posting (and depending on your preferred shipping method), it was about a 2 week wait.
'Tis the season for family gatherings...
More Smocked Boys Christmas Outfits we found on Amazon...
4. Handmade Holiday
This handmade, green plaid smocked outfit from El Salvador has a matching sister dress for adorable sibling photos! Plus, 100% of profits support children in need for a heartwarming bonus. At the time of posting, both of these were in-stock items with free shipping available. Due to its delicate nature, just make sure to thoroughly review the care instructions before wash.
5. Santa's Little Helper
Ughhhh this ah-dorable is billed as a smocked bubble top, but really you could toss some cute baby boys' khakis over the top and have the perfect 'fit for any special event. It's giving Santa's Little Helper, it's giving Christmas Eve service, and most of it, it's giving buy now.
(Side note: My nephew's 1st birthday is coming up right before Christmas. With one side of his family hailing from South Korea, we're planning a special occasion/celebratory 1st birthday party or "doljabi." I might have to snag this smocked look for his Christmas-themed after party!)
6. More Santa Prints
Couple these oh-so-cute smocked overalls with a long-sleeve white shirt, and you have a little boy ready for the perfect Christmas pictures. The repeating print with Santa Claus in the middle is so sweet!
This Lil Cactus brand also seems to have the most new releases in the smocked clothing space, so if you like their offerings, I definitely recommend getting your email address on their list for announcements.
Speaking of littles, you might love this:
1 year old stocking stuffers (including some of this season's new arrivals!)
More Smocked Boys Christmas Outfits we found on Amazon...
7. Warm(er) Weather Worn
Here's the latest news: Not everyone spends the holidays in snowy weather! If you live in the southern part of the United States (or are maybe taking the fam somewhere splashy like the Cayman Islands for Christmas?), this warm weather smocked clothing romper could be the way to go.
I love how simple it is - and how you could easily hold this over for Summer without it feeling too stuck in Christmas past. And yes, it comes in a red or green gingham.
8. Party-Ready Pant Sets
Check out these sweet pant sets from the same store that brought us the light blue smocked overalls above! If you're not feeling the whole smocked trend, I love that this just dabbles in smock with a more subtle patch design instead. And even though this is the highest price we've spotted it would make such a cute addition for the first Christmas outfits category.
Have a spouse who's from another country (like say, Costa Rica, New Zealand, or Saudi Arabia), and you’re balancing bicultural holidays between you?
Read "We're celebrating bicultural holidays. And yeah, it's tough." from CityMom Jeannie
A footnote to this article: When we pulled the keyword report - which is basically a list of terms people search for when they're looking for more information related to a particular topic - I was surprised to see so many countries and regions on the list like United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and even Vatican City. So I did a little digging to understand more about the history of smocked clothed and its worldwide popularity. If you're a history nut like me, maybe you'll find this fascinating - if not, feel free to skip!
Smocking is a technique done before sewing a garment, where the fabric is often gathered to about one-third of its original width. The degree of gathering may vary, especially with thicker fabrics.
There are more than 10 different styles of smocking stitches.
Smocking started in the United Kingdom and grew in popularity by the late 15th century.
Smocked baby clothes gained popularity in the Victorian era because the technique allowed the garments to stretch and grow with the child. This era also saw children's fashion closely resemble adult fashion, with adults also embracing smocked clothing.
In warm weather countries like the Dominican Republic or Sierra Leone, the puckering of smocked clothing fabric allows for good air flow even in hot temperatures.
There is a Smocking Arts Guild of America whose mission is to preserve and foster the art of smocking.
