The Thrills of Frills
1. They can be dressed up or dressed down
"A floor sweeping dress is just as cool as a short tunic" (Menkes, 2013).
"A floor sweeping dress is just as cool as a short tunic" (Menkes, 2013).
2. Work well in fashion && home accents.
3. Have the ability to conceal "problem areas"
4. WOMANLY GLAMOUR
Many women believe that the ruffle is "too young." Like many other trends that surface, Ruffles have the ability to take on a youthful persona. Little do they know, "the prissy, girly ruffle has taken on a grown up life of it's own, cascading down the side of a dress" (Menkes, 2013). Some of the ultrafeminine, colorful, flamenco ruffles may be too much or too young for some women, so the subdued peplum or maximal coverage collar will satisfy the need to "ruffle" up on'e wardrobe.
Many women believe that the ruffle is "too young." Like many other trends that surface, Ruffles have the ability to take on a youthful persona. Little do they know, "the prissy, girly ruffle has taken on a grown up life of it's own, cascading down the side of a dress" (Menkes, 2013). Some of the ultrafeminine, colorful, flamenco ruffles may be too much or too young for some women, so the subdued peplum or maximal coverage collar will satisfy the need to "ruffle" up on'e wardrobe.
5. "ESCAPE from MINIMALISM that does not look out of the loop or overdone" (Menkes, 2013)
Just because ruffles have a lot of personality, does not mean that they are overdone!
If you are undecided whether you can pull off both a voluminous top and bottom, stick with one ruffled piece and keep either your top or bottom half as mainstream as possible.
Just because ruffles have a lot of personality, does not mean that they are overdone!
If you are undecided whether you can pull off both a voluminous top and bottom, stick with one ruffled piece and keep either your top or bottom half as mainstream as possible.
Features of the Frills
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Left: Taylor Swift - Extracted from www.obaz.com/lookbook/375. Right: Photo Credit- Dan & Corina Lecca. Extracted from harpersbazaar.com
1. More Modern, Less "Princessy."
When most people think of Ruffles, they think "girly" or "princessy" however, this time around, the ruffles seem to posses a sensuous, womanly glamour.
2. Ruffles play up the ensamble.
Today, not only do they accentuate the hem or waistline of a garment, but the sleeves, collar, and skirts, as well.
When most people think of Ruffles, they think "girly" or "princessy" however, this time around, the ruffles seem to posses a sensuous, womanly glamour.
2. Ruffles play up the ensamble.
Today, not only do they accentuate the hem or waistline of a garment, but the sleeves, collar, and skirts, as well.