https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:14:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs/page/2#post-2267511 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:08 +0000 Lana 2267511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just had the best time looking through everyone’s Finds without looking at your names. Some I could recognize as a signature style.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Here are my ruffles, flounces and puffs. For the blue and white boho top, I cut the neckline ruffle off.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs#post-2267484 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 21:16:02 +0000 cat2 2267484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the thread, everyone! It quite cheered me up about my own ruffles, puffs and tiers. Only one is ditsy, an old prairie dress. The rest are either solids or moody prints. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs#post-2267481 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 21:09:36 +0000 Sal 2267481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for this thread Suntiger.&nbsp; It has been so interesting to see these frills, flounces, tiers, exuberant sleeves, ditsy florals etc together and realise how many ways we can wear and interpret them.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I feel the next trend will be more graphic 60s inspired, straighter lines, shorter skirts along with tailoring and wide long trousers (this is already here).&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs#post-2267478 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 20:34:48 +0000 Carla 2267478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have nary a flounce, ruffle, or puff in my closet, and since I prefer LARGE florals, no “ditsy” to speak of. &nbsp;My closet is getting a little staid and I’m looking for something to shake it up. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs#post-2267477 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 20:26:08 +0000 Suz 2267477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is really interesting -- to see how we've all adopted or adapted the trend to work within our overall style preferences. I love that term "ditsy-adjacent" -- gave me my laugh of the day. I think I can handle ditsy-adjacent prints much more than full on dits. My ditsy adjacent print is the paint splatter top from Sandwich. It also has a tiny tiny ruffle at the neckline.&nbsp;</p> <p>Everything else is "tier adjacent" or "ruffle adjacent" -- the skirts are not tiered but the first one has a band at the bottom and an asymmetrical pleat while the second is gored, so it is flippy. The dresses have hi-low hems and flared skirts. The tops have peplum bottoms, like a ruffle, in a way.&nbsp;</p> <p>That's about as girly as it gets in these parts....</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs#post-2267433 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:01:31 +0000 ChristelJ 2267433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is such a fun gallery of exuberance! I wish I could join in with pics but I'm traveling right now. My carry-on contains tops with ruffles, ditz, tiers, and a new top that has very extreme sleeves that contain both wide ruffles AND tiers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs#post-2267404 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 11:35:50 +0000 Anonymous 2267404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're the ruffle and flounce queen Bijou </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs#post-2267369 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:56:33 +0000 Bijou 2267369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ruffles, floral prints and puff sleeves feature prominently in my wardrobe, so I love these items. Suntiger, you have embraced these trends your own way which is consistent with your signature style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs#post-2267288 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:48:23 +0000 RobinF 2267288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all so pretty! I guess I am a fan of ruffles and puffs! Especially with moody prints.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs#post-2267267 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 10:06:51 +0000 Anonymous 2267267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Puffed sleeves make my shoulders look too wide and ruffles or ruffled layers usually look too juvenile or overwhelming on an over 70, 5’3” person. So I own nothing frilly, so I don’t say never. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs#post-2267249 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:50:29 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2267249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Breaking: I’ve just remembered thst I do, indeed, have a puffed sleeve top in the stable, and it is a workhorse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs#post-2267230 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 01:57:06 +0000 Jaime 2267230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A very fun show of frills! It is all the balance and I like how everyone's collection really reflects their style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs#post-2267227 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:33:17 +0000 Angie 2267227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like everyone's frills, puffs, ruffles, tiers, flounces, smocking, and flutters! As <b>Sal </b>said, adapted to our styles and sartorial preferences. That's the way to do it!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>ChristelJ,</b> what a nice thing to say. Thank you. I hope we see your versions too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs#post-2267210 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 22:53:33 +0000 Brooklyn 2267210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like you are team solid flounce.</p> <p>I am on team tiered skirt. I treat them as everyday skirts. I like the length and volume for sun coverage, ventilation and ease of walking. Most of mine are workhorses. But I would like more variety in styles of long skirt. Asymmetrical skirts are still my fave and nothing beats my Allsaints Rhea skirts (which are not tiered). But I have managed to find some asymmetrical tiered skirts. </p> <p>I like puffed sleeves in theory but in reality find them a bit much on me, especially with more voluminous skirts. I tend to prefer a fitted top over volume. I have 2 older tops with lantern sleeves, which I still like, but I don’t think I will add more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs#post-2267206 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 21:49:16 +0000 Anonymous 2267206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are great! Love that blue and black jumpsuit especially! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs#post-2267197 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 19:12:39 +0000 Sal 2267197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun to see how people adapt the trend to suit - and make it their own. </p> <p>Here are my pieces - only one ditsy floral - I do live this blouse with denim or shorts. </p> <p>I still love all these pieces but have decided no more puff sleeves for me - I have enough. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs#post-2267196 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 19:01:58 +0000 Janet 2267196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a fair representation of my collection — as you can see, I prefer to keep them subtle or low-profile. Sometimes I’m willing to accept one of these ruffles or tiered styles because the other details speak to me, even though they’re not my favorite part of the garment. And I have to be in the right mood to wear them, and style them carefully. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs#post-2267193 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 18:50:28 +0000 habib 2267193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These ruffles and puffs are so beautiful,I like both colour and design. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs#post-2267191 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 18:25:13 +0000 Cardiff girl 2267191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A soufflé rather than a full on puff!Very nice,l think restraint in all trends makes pieces have more longevity. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs#post-2267183 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:36:24 +0000 Anonymous 2267183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a brown skirt like the black one some years ago that I wore a lot. Wish I knew what the style was called. Sometimes I've seen it with patchwork fabrics, at festivals and hippie shops, but that's too folksy for me.<br /> I agree with your comment SF about how the disty prints can be a false plain, depending on color of course. I do have this ditsy adjacent silk sari skirt </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs#post-2267178 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:22:40 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2267178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like the two of us cut this trend right down the middle—you’ve got the cuts and I’ve got the prints. <a href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ditsy-do" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ditsy-do</a> I do like a bit of a puff sleeve though—not sure I have any in the wardrobe right now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs#post-2267177 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:21:04 +0000 ChristelJ 2267177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely items ST. I think the fact that yours drape very nicely and are solid colors make them so dignified and elegant. I love that skirt especially with the diagonal tiers, it’s so unique.<br /> And Angie’s are perfect for her style, as they are somewhat structured and playful and refined all at once.<br /> I have been wearing bell sleeves for many years and will never give them up.<br /> They go in and out of fashion over and over again. I am so glad we are in the age of DYOT. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs#post-2267171 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:00:47 +0000 Anonymous 2267171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep definitely seeing the ruffly things all together in shops is overwhelming. Sooo many times I've just walked in a shop and mentally said "nope" straightaway :/<br /> The combination of light color + puff sleeve + ditsy floral + ruffles all on one garment too. A ditsy floral dress in a simple shape, fine. A puffed sleeve in a deep color like Angie's, sure. Unfortunately most shops have just the OTT versions. So-a lot more of my shopping has been consignment this year instead! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs#post-2267165 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:30:55 +0000 Angie 2267165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice items! You like these trends in small doses, <b>Suntiger</b> :)</p> <p><b>JAileen</b> and<b> Rachy</b>, make good points.&nbsp;</p> <p>Again, the point is not the trends themselves - it's the<i>&nbsp;overkill of them</i>. Retail does this all the time! Over the decades, the industry has saturated the market with items likes skinnies, black &amp; grey, cropped pants, shoulder pads, high heels, low rises, oversized tops, pencil skirts, neon, Athleisure, earth tones, sleeveless dresses, too short tops, too tight tops.....and the list goes on!&nbsp;</p> <p>Personally, I fancy a bit of puff, frill, flounce, smock, and tier! Reminds me of the '70s and '80s - which I love. The pretty vibe is always represented in some way in my wardrobe. So half of these items are old. Here are mine: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs#post-2267158 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:16:26 +0000 RobinF 2267158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachy makes a good point. They probably look less "too much" when they are alone. I like all of these, not too ruffly at all.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs#post-2267155 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:07:54 +0000 rachylou 2267155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a good point: maybe it all looks less overwhelming out of the stores… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs#post-2267151 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:06:14 +0000 Mainelady 2267151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are lovely pieces. I think the solid colors look elegant and refined, compared to many of the prints I have been seeing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs#post-2267143 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 14:38:20 +0000 JAileen 2267143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I forgot about bell sleeves. &nbsp;I have a dress with them in a paisley. &nbsp;Yours is not juvenile at all. &nbsp;I think some of the details Angie mentioned can be too much when combined with prints. &nbsp;It’s the overall look. &nbsp;And that’s why the prints alone are okay in my wardrobe. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs#post-2267133 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 14:02:37 +0000 BlueJay 2267133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a few bell sleeves too. I think also because they're dark colours, they're not too twee.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-ruffles-flounces-and-puffs#post-2267131 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:59:10 +0000 Star (Lise) 2267131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So even though I am not usually a big fan of ruffles, flounces and puffs, these are really cool pieces and I can see why you chose them.&nbsp; These are more classic than trendy. </p>