PRETTYGARDEN Smocked Maxi Dress vs PRETTYGARDEN Sleeveless Patchwork Maxi Dress

Both are PRETTYGARDEN sleeveless maxi dresses, but they solve different problems. The spaghetti-strap floral dress is the dressier, more feminine pick: a smocked bodice, square neck and flowy A-line skirt suit beach days, garden parties and warm-weather events. The knit tank dress is the more practical everyday pick: a cotton-viscose-lyocell blend, pockets, an elastic waist and a relaxed fit that works for errands, travel and casual wear. Reviewers of the knit version rate it 4.1 out of 5 from 47 ratings, which is solid but not glowing; the floral dress has too little owner feedback to judge durability.

• Choose the PRETTYGARDEN floral maxi if you want a smocked, square-neck sundress with a print for beach trips, parties or dressed-up summer evenings.
• Choose the PRETTYGARDEN knit tank maxi if you want a soft, stretchy, pocketed dress you can machine wash and wear for everyday errands, travel and casual outings.