Creating patterns for clothes can seem scary, but it won’t be as difficult since you don’t have to make them from scratch. Simple adjustments can create a whole different pattern on your dress. Patterns help you get more from a simple clothing piece. Ruffles have been a trendy detail for years now. They manage to create a romantic and cute look with a simple dress. You must find the style that fits you and create your ruffle placement. 

It all started in 16th-century Spain when soldiers often slashed off the sleeves of the top layer to reveal the garment underneath. In Victorian England, ruffle detailing was incorporated into ties and sleeves. Women were more into bustles, ribbons, and lace during this time. The swell made a fashion statement with ruffled neckties and collars.

In the ’80s, ruffles became a brand, better and bigger and more out there. Again, in the 20th century, the focus of ruffled clothing shifted from men to women. However, designers ensure that ruffles are not made for innocent purposes but more as an art form. 

Let’s see how romantic ruffles create a feminine look in your dresses

HORIZONTAL RUFFLES

If you have a small bust, wearing a horizontal ruffle that runs along your chest will help to add volume to your chest area. This helps to balance your frame by making you look curvier. 

VERTICAL RUFFLES 

 If you have a large chest and want to minimize it, look for a top or dress with a ruffle running down the center. This helps to create a lengthening illusion.

RUFFLES ON THE BOTTOM

If your hips are the widest part of your body or you have a pear-shaped body type, try to avoid wearing ruffles in that area. Instead, choose garments that have ruffles along the hem. Your bottom half will create a flattering silhouette. If you have a small chest and wide hips, you can choose whether you would like to add volume across the chest or at the bottom of the dress. 

STYLE TIPS

1. Avoid ruffle placement around the midsection or bust area if you don’t intend to make it look larger. You can opt for skirts, dresses, and shorts with ruffle hems to add focus and dimension to your legs.

• Avoid dresses and skirts with larger ruffles as they can make your upper body smaller and hips wider. Opt for ruffled sleeves and blouses as that will draw the attention to the eye upwards and simultaneously add length to the overall look. 

• You can wear ruffle pieces of every shape and size if you have a rectangular body type. Both top and bottom of your body proportion have curves. So, you must look for pieces that emphasize the natural curves and make you look perfect and feminine. 

It is fun to experiment with different kinds of patterns and ruffles. You have outfits and ideas for a ruffle dress, so what are you waiting for?