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how to enjoy the versatile ruffle trend

May 27th, 2008 · posted by Madeline Rhodes in $ $$ $$$ $$$$ Alexander McQueen Alice and Olivia Anya Hindmarch Express Lipsy Loeffler Randall Morgan accessories clothing designers dresses handbags lingerie/sleepwear pants shoes tops trends

Embrace your femininity this summer by stepping out in ruffles! This girly embellishment enhances the look of any outfit.

Going to an event? Try a sexy, sophisticated puff dress with pleats, dramatic in color, texture and design. Pair a ruffled sensation like this with some basic, but edgy, pumps. The bag should compliment the edgy nature of the shoes.

Meeting the girls for a poolside brunch? Choose a loose, comfortable ruffled dress in neutral colors. This dip dyed silky dress is smooth to the touch and balanced with ruffles from front to back. (Dip dye & ruffles! How fun!) With its lightweight and flowing nature, any woman will feel comfortable and fashionable in a sexy and feminine piece like this. It also makes a sophisticated cover-up!

If you need to run some errands and pick up the kids, but you just can’t resist the urge to look really cute, then go for a basic but stylish look. (Don’t you always end up running into someone you know?) Pair some dark skinny shorts with a pastel colored, ruffled top, some ruffled sandals and your favorite leather tote. Pop on your favorite shades and you’ll be the talk of the town… Get going!

Enjoy a summer picnic in a sexy, ruffled, sleeveless halter top, and some plain white sateen shorts. This is how the city girl does a picnic - toss some white with her standard black. The keyhole in the back of this halter permits a peep of what lies beneath in a very classy manner. Compliment the black and white theme with some black and white peep toe espidrilles and a striped hobo. This outfit works well from day into night.

items in this observation (clockwise):

going to an event:

  • Loeffler Randall ruffled calfskin clutch @ eLuxury
  • Alice + Olivia pleated puff dress @ Neiman Marcus
  • Alexander McQueen Crocodile pumps @ Net-a-Porter


  • meeting the girls for brunch:

  • Anna Corinna City Tote in pewter patent/canvas @ shoptwigs
  • Lipsy silk dip-dye ruffle empire @ Asos
  • Solid Ruffle Triangle @ dELiA’s
  • Solid Side-Tie Skirtini @ dELiA’s
  • Loeffler Randall Metallic Gathered T-Strap Sandal @ eLuxury


  • Running errands:

  • Olga coated canvas bowler @ Hayden-Harnett
  • Valerie Ruffle Top @ dELiA’s
  • Morgan low-rise skinny short @ dELiA’s
  • Hubiscus frill detal sandal @ Topshop


  • a Summer picnic:

  • sleeveless frill halter top @ Topshop
  • cotton sateen shorts w/ belt @ Express
  • Vegan peep-toe espadrille @ Vegetarian Shoes & Bags
  • Katheryn Hobo @ Shop Suey Boutique