Monday, April 6, 2009

Ruffle Some Feathers











No matter what you're looking for this season, you'll find ruffles everywhere--and on everything! Ruffles are showing up on tops, dresses, swimwear and even shoes this season. The flirty, feminine touch is an easy way to dress up any outfit.

You don't have to be a girly-girl to wear ruffles. Pair the trend with a fitted leather jacket or a pair of distressed jeans to minimize the frill while still incorporating a feminine touch.

If you're looking for a print on your ruffles, make sure it's small and delicate so you don't look overwhelming. Try soft pastel colors with a hint of a floral print. For solid ruffled pieces, the sky is the limit. Be bold and stand out with vibrant jewel tones like emerald, lush purple, or fuchsia.

The key to this style trend is to find one piece that incorporates ruffles and match it with a more subtle piece. Here are some easy ideas:
  • Find a fun and flirty ruffled cocktail dress and match it with a sleek pair of black shoes and minimal jewelry.
  • Pair a soft, silk ruffled top with your favorite pair of skinny jeans.
  • Dress up a casual look with a jacket or blazer that has ruffles around the neckline.
  • Add some style to your step by pairing ruffled shoes with an evening look.
  • Hit the beach wearing a ruffled swimsuit top paired with a plain bottom.











Ruffle Satin Woven Top, Forever 21: $22.80
Ocean Cotton Ruffle Blouse, Priorities at BlueFly.com: $61.00
Confetti-Dot Ruffle Bandeau Top, J.Crew: $46.00
Metallic Ruffle Sandals, Gap: $24.99
Dressy Jersey Ruffle Dress, J.Crew: $49.99

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