RUFFLES! (And I'm not talking about the Potato Chip) ... Another fashion How-To

So a trend has resurfaced that I am just in love with ..... 

Ruffles are just so feminine and fun with a touch of whimsy. That being said ...... as with most trends (as we covered in the infamous JORT post) .... there are rules. 

The ruffle can be gorgeous .... but placed in the wrong area .... they are ooooh sooooo unforgiving. 

Uhh...... what? Better question... why?

Or worse, too many ruffles in one look you can give the impression that you moonlight as a Colonial dinner theater actor 

So without further ado here are Kendallina's rules on....

HOW TO WEAR RUFFLES

1. BALANCE

Ruffles are pretty .... but they add volume to your look .... and therefore your body shape. So it's safe to say one size ruffle does NOT fit all. Wherever you are biggest..... a ruffle should not go. 

BUSTY 

If you are "blessed" with a bigger bust, wearing ruffles will only draw more attention to the girls and probably make you look much larger than you really are .... and I'm talking in a "I ate too many Big Macs" look vs. an Instant Implant way. Instead try a ruffled skirt or something with ruffles on or skimming the shoulder. 

Shoshonna

PEAR SHAPED

If you have good "birthing hips", avoid skirts with big ruffles at the waist. Instead opt for a ruffled top, a skirt with a ruffle at the hem, or down the center. 

 

Rebecca Taylor   

SMALL BUST/BOYISH

You lucky ducks can pretty much ruffle it up wherever you want. If you want, you can even strategically ruffle the bust area for a boost. 

Betsy Johnson

FULL FIGURED

A streamlined neck to hem ruffle like this is very flattering on a plus gal. This look in particular is even slimming since it goes bigger on top and then slims down as it skims the silhouette. 

Baby Phat

*Note: Plus sized ladies, you in particular should be wary of the "Overall" ruffle look. You should highlight your curves, NOT tent them.... and when you tent them in ruffle... it's just not good

Ruffle mumu? 

2. MODERATION

Ruffles are supposed to be an accent... overdoing it is bad. Think of the ruffle as your accessory. Your jewelry should be understated. Also one ruffle at a time ladies. Ruffled top? Hold off on the ruffled skirt and shoes. The ruffle should highlight the outfit .... not take it over. 

Ahhh Quinceniera gone wrong. NO ME GUSTA NO ME GUSTA

3. PAIR WITH STRAIGHT LINES
If you are wearing ruffled separates, pair pieces with tailored and tighter pieces. It streamlines the look.

4. LADIES ONLY
Under no circumstances should men wear ruffles.

What is Chinese for OH HELL NO?

Unless you are....

A PIRATE

SEINFELD IN THE RUFFLE SHIRT EPISODE

or 

LIBERACE

Hope my little how-to has helped! And now for the Grand Finale .... well maybe more like a epilouge.... cause really who can beat Liberace for a Grand Finale?.... Here are some of my favorite ruffly pieces in general. Enjoy! Xoxo

Mini Skirts by Bebe
Sandals by Nine West