WHAT 2 WEAR WEDNESDAYS | Ruffled Dresses
We are loving the ruffles this season, and the ways they are on dresses that range from feminine and girly to structured and modern. Another feature that is appearing in many fall pieces, is a strappy back, or an added piece on the back of a dress to add visual interest. The blue dress on the right (top row) has a gorgeous strappy back, and the middle (top row) yellow dress has an example of an added back strap. What should you pair with a ruffled dress? Think of opposites. If you have a very feminine, tiered dress, try pairing it with a structured, angular ankle boot, or block heel. The block heel has been paired with ruffle dresses for the coming season because of the contrast, especially when they’re suede.
When the weather changes, add a leather moto jacket, or a denim vest for extra warmth. Ruffled dresses also look amazing with duster length cardigans for a softer look, particularly if you wear more neutral colors. There are also lots of ruffle dresses that have longer sleeves. When choosing a ruffled dress, choose a length that is most flattering for the volume of ruffles; if you have softer ruffles, opt for a shorter length, and with more voluminous hems, try for a longer length so you can still walk and sit down (fingertip length is always a good rule of thumb for dresses with a lot of movement).
When the weather changes, add a leather moto jacket, or a denim vest for extra warmth. Ruffled dresses also look amazing with duster length cardigans for a softer look, particularly if you wear more neutral colors. There are also lots of ruffle dresses that have longer sleeves. When choosing a ruffled dress, choose a length that is most flattering for the volume of ruffles; if you have softer ruffles, opt for a shorter length, and with more voluminous hems, try for a longer length so you can still walk and sit down (fingertip length is always a good rule of thumb for dresses with a lot of movement).
