Fashion dilemma of the week

SO YOU ROCK THE RUFFLE TREND THE BEST

With figure tips

Trends, they come in all shapes and sizes. Just like body types. For example, the ruffle trend is currently in full swing in the fashion world. Incorporated in collars, sleeves, all-over or placed. Super fun of course, but sometimes such a trend can also cause some doubts in a fitting room or at home in front of the mirror. Women and mirrors are always a thing, and while everyone has their own pluses and minuses, we all have one thing in common. We want to emphasize those plus points and hide those minuses. This week I’ll tell you how ruffles will help you with this. Whether you have an hourglass figure, a straight, an apple, or a pear-shaped figure; with these styling tips you’ll rock the ruffle trend like a pro.

Hourglass figure

This one is for the Kims and Queen Bs among us. You have an hourglass figure and are lucky with a defined waist. Additionally, you have curves that are perfectly proportionate to your shoulders. You can have many different fits and thus easily rock the ruffle trend. Items with placed ruffles along the waist look best on you.

Sweater with ruffles, €34.99 H&M, Ruffles lace dress, €2,397 Alexander McQueen, Ruffled denim blouse, €416,- Stella McCartney

Apple figure

Is your volume, like Jessica Simpson and Drew Barrymore, mainly around your upper body? Do you have large breasts, broad shoulders but less waist? Then you have an apple figure. Because the volume is in the middle of your body, you can bring your body into balance by creating more around the shoulders. Jackets, dresses, and tops with ruffles on the shoulders provide the perfect balance.

Star print ruffle jumpsuit, €76,- Topshop, Ruffles poplin top, €351,- CO, Ruffles metallic jacquard top, €415,- Merchant Archive

Pear figure

Is the bottom of your body slightly wider than the top? Then you have a pear figure. You are blessed with a flat stomach, a slim waist, narrow shoulders, and slightly wider hips. Your breasts are proportionately smaller and your thighs, buttocks, and legs are fuller. Tip number one: create balance between those wide hips and narrow shoulders. You can best focus on your upper body. Think of dresses with ruffles on the sleeves and shoulders. And of course, that slim waist can be emphasized even more.

Ruffles crepe blouse, €1,057 Lanvin, Ruffle dress, €39.99 H&M, Blouse with ruffles, €24.99 H&M

Straight figure

With Keira Knightley and Kate Hudson, the upper and lower parts of the body are almost equal. Is that the case for you too? Then you are lucky with a often slim and athletic figure. Your waist and curves are slightly less pronounced and your shoulders and hips are generally narrow. The strength lies in creating extra feminine shapes. You can do this perfectly with a tailored fit. Ruffles in a vertical line don’t work as well, as they emphasize your straight figure. Furthermore, it’s the details that look super beautiful on you. So let’s ruffle!

Ruffle T-shirt, €44,- Topshop, Ruffle sleeve blouse, €36,- Topshop, Strap top with ruffles, €9.99 H&M