https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:14:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/3#post-1554946 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 20:39:39 +0000 E 1554946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! I'm doing an internal happy dance; perhaps now I can wear my beloved styles without fear of twee-ness. The only one of these that isn't thoroughly represented in my closet is the flares &amp; a couple of my wide legged trousers are flare-like enough for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/3#post-1554247 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 17:52:33 +0000 Anonymous 1554247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Even though it's unlikely I'll be wearing any of these trends, along with plaid (thanks, 12 years of Catholic school uniforms!), they do celebrate the feminine spirit, and I will look forward to seeing them on others.&nbsp; Should be a pretty fall! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/3#post-1554225 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 16:42:58 +0000 celia 1554225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When this trends startwd showing I loved it and was looking for items that would have these details. However when Angie explained the various ways this could be seen I realized that I had a lot of them already in my closet.<br /> I guess these details appeal to me and I never really let go of them.<br /> Team pretty here I am :)<br /> Angie, those outfits are beautiful . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/3#post-1554159 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 13:48:45 +0000 Elizabeth P 1554159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm thinking I need to eat a word or two.&nbsp; If ties are bows... I did order this blouse from NAS....&nbsp; <br />Tie/bow... check<br />Mild ruffly peplum... check.&nbsp; (this is as far as I'll go in this regard!)</p> <p>How do you make a slightly embarrassed emoticon?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/3#post-1554150 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 13:13:18 +0000 Anonymous 1554150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There seems to be something for everyone within the context of these style details. I really loved the modern architectual ruffles in your post yesterday. All of a sudden, variations on the 70's look seem modern and retro at the same time. You are right. Our eye will adjust. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/3#post-1554138 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 12:39:01 +0000 Elly 1554138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;. . . .well, maybe I could flounce, a little. LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/3#post-1554135 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 12:23:15 +0000 Anonymous 1554135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is good to hear! Subtle ruffles and flounces, and bows in things like sash ties and on the toes of flats, feel so natural to me that I barely even notice them as design details as such, and I never stopped wearing them. Although a few things I had with that kind of lettuce-edge ruffle trim that was on cardigans and stuff a few years ago, and a dressy bag with a big decorative bow, started looking dated to me a while back and I got rid of them. I think ruffles especially work well on me because they echo my hair and my general feminine but slightly disheveled look.</p> <p>I wouldn't mind a pair of flares if they're more on the bootcut end of the continuum, but it's not a huge priority. I definitely wore flares like that last time they were in, and they balance my hips nicely. Fringe? I like it on scarves, and could see myself maybe liking it as a detail on something else if it's subtle and not too '70s-looking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/3#post-1554112 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 11:28:51 +0000 skylurker 1554112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your Smythe outfit.</p> <p>I like neck-tie blouses. And peplum on others (not tried one yet).</p> <p>Greg must be in heaven. If I remember correctly what I read in the archives, ruffles spark joy for him </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/3#post-1554084 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 09:47:23 +0000 Karie 1554084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm all in! I have a ruffled blouse (it's plaid!), bow blouse, flared jeans, fringe purse, and a pattern to make myself a pretty, flouncy dress with cutouts in the back :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/3#post-1554083 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 09:45:31 +0000 Staysfit 1554083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No flares for me, thank you. Fringe - yes, on a pair of shoes, or maybe hanging from a sweater, or skirt.. Ruffles - only in very small amounts. My hair is wavy so it provides the flounce, but I don't mind a peplum either. </p> <p>Nice to see how there are strong opinions from everyone on how to adopt or pass up these trends </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/2#post-1554076 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 09:08:20 +0000 Shelly 1554076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Although I don't feel I can embrace the whole look, I am certainly looking forward to some femininity. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/2#post-1554070 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 07:42:19 +0000 CocoLion 1554070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes to fringe! &nbsp;I've always been on team fringe. &nbsp;And I like some ruffles &nbsp;when done in a soft, modern way. &nbsp;Also a bit of ruffle with some tailoring as counterpoint interests me as a styling idea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/2#post-1554025 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 04:17:22 +0000 Debbie 1554025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love ruffles but I am really looking forward to a little finge. I use to have a suede fringed jacket in the late 70's . I hadn't thought about it in years. Would love to find a modern version. I agree with the others it's all about the styling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/2#post-1553979 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 02:36:06 +0000 Adelfa 1553979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought a fringed bag on ebay today. I'm so excited! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/2#post-1553950 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 01:49:50 +0000 Janet 1553950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes to flares!</p> <p>Not wild about the rest, personally, but the occasional ruffled item will appeal to me, if it's the right kind of ruffle. I think I now have one too with tiers that are basically ruffles, and one peplum top. Not big on bows at all, never have been. And I feel like a poser in fringe. Heh. But I'll rock some flares! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/2#post-1553925 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 00:58:24 +0000 Suz 1553925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just when I said that fringe leaves me cold, look what I found on Danier.&nbsp;</p> <p>Never say never. It is all in the execution, apparently.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/2#post-1553924 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 00:56:01 +0000 Anonymous 1553924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Until recently I was pretty closed minded about these kinds of details. Too feminine, too distracting, too..</p> <p>But now I like them for the textural interest they can provide, and that little bit of embellishment. They're a lot less trouble to wear than jewelry! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/2#post-1553917 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 00:42:07 +0000 anne 1553917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm still wearing my bow blouse from - hmm - 4 years ago?</p> <p>Lik Mariana I can remember the whole ruffle thing years ago on YLF - I think I only just got rid of some of my ruffled blouses from that era (in fact I'm wondering if I gave one to my daughter and could take it back!!)</p> <p>Peplum tops appeal to me heaps but I am resigned to them not fitting my long torso.</p> <p>I quite like some of the tailored 70's vibes. The 70's seems a better fit for my straighter body type than say, the 50's. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/2#post-1553893 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 00:17:10 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1553893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought two bow blouses this summer, one a black star print Equipment, and one from NAS.</p> <p>The Equipment one I saw in a more rocker look with Kate Moss that works quite well with black jeans.</p> <p>I've been kind of thinking of one of those skinny scarves.</p> <p>I like the idea of fringe, but I don't think it works on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/2#post-1553886 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 00:03:06 +0000 DonnaF 1553886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm.&nbsp; Maybe I'll say "Yes" to that back-ordered Nordies ottoman peplum that won't be delivered until January. . .I can't see myself in ruffles or most bows, however; they're just too girly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/2#post-1553858 Tue, 08 Sep 2015 23:30:52 +0000 Jaime 1553858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love a well done ruffle, flare or flounce! Love your examples too Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/2#post-1553850 Tue, 08 Sep 2015 23:24:00 +0000 Aida 1553850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in for flare and fringe (don't think those ever left me...)! Tentative yay for a little ruffle and flounce, if it's interesting. No bows for me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/2#post-1553815 Tue, 08 Sep 2015 22:49:44 +0000 Brooklyn 1553815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have always liked flares and fringes. Ruffles and bows not so much. But never say never! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/2#post-1553806 Tue, 08 Sep 2015 22:37:05 +0000 Jenn 1553806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was just looking at my outfit today and thinking that I wished it had a little feminine detailing to balance out all the masculine/modern bits. I went a little overboard on ruffles the last time around, so I'm keen on adding in small amounts in moderation to soften up some of my looks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/2#post-1553746 Tue, 08 Sep 2015 19:40:37 +0000 Sal 1553746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes I would give most of these a go, especially a flare, a bow, and I am actively looking for the right peplum top now....after seeing Maneera and Cheryle and Angie look so wonderful in their ones.</p> <p>I am unsure about fringe for me unless it is a fringed 1920s dancing dress!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/2#post-1553742 Tue, 08 Sep 2015 19:22:58 +0000 Style Fan 1553742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes to fringe and flare.&nbsp; They are close to my heart.&nbsp; I have a ruffled, plaid with lace trim shirt from 8 years ago that I have kept.&nbsp; I was never into ruffles or bows but this shirt is olive green and brown so grabbed me as I walked by.&nbsp; I mean when do you see brown lace?&nbsp; I guess it is a romantic poet shirt.&nbsp; It will get a showing soon.</p> <p>I have never been into lady like or that kind of thing.&nbsp; So the bows, ruffles and flounces will have a small places in my wardrobe.&nbsp; I will have a small place though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/2#post-1553737 Tue, 08 Sep 2015 19:15:00 +0000 SW Ann 1553737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love flare--never really completely let that go, so I'm all over that....<br />Fringe....have been seeing that around quite a bit in the stores, but it leaves me cold...just not me at this point.<br />Have loved the peplum/flounce looks but have yet to find one just right for my body and life; and ruffles I enjoy a little...but think at this point I might looks silly.&nbsp; Same with bows--NEVER liked them--if my mom were still alive she'd tell the story of me continually taking off my "bow patent leather" shoes because I hated that darn bow!&nbsp;&nbsp; Still find them too "twee" for me.&nbsp; Others can pull them off well.&nbsp; I like lady like very much, and pretty, but have to pair it with sleek and tailored.&nbsp; Awaiting more examples, with the caveat that it's a woman's prerogative to change her mind!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/2#post-1553735 Tue, 08 Sep 2015 19:11:27 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1553735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting interpretations. While I see bows and ruffles to be very feminine and almost flirty, I find a peplum to be more sophisticated especially if it is in a fabric that drapes like silk. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/2#post-1553733 Tue, 08 Sep 2015 19:04:36 +0000 Beth 1553733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Being more of a tailored girl, I can't see incorporating any of this in my wardrobe. </p> <p>But I will. If the overall YLF rule is to have fun with fashion, my personal #2 rule is never say no to Angie. I may squirm today, but I'll be wearing a flounce or a fringe somewhere. Eventually! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ruffles-bows-flounces-flare-fringe/page/2#post-1553726 Tue, 08 Sep 2015 18:46:50 +0000 Suz 1553726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really want to see you in that second outfit, Angie -- it looks wonderful! I like the English-meets-Western equestrienne attitude it seems to exhibit. Sort of 70s, sort of now.&nbsp; </p>