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Well it turns out I wear more ruffles than I knew. After Angie's post I realized that even my hair is a ruffle of sorts on the side of my face.

Ruffles I have worn lately;
#1 and #2 Ruffles around the collar and even the drape is ruffley. Vanessa Bruno top (second hand), cognac mules Daniella Lehavi, Gap bf jeans
#3 Ok, this is not exactly a ruffle but the drape is sort of wavy. Zara top, Sigal Dekel pants (thrifted), Senso sandals
#4 Not sure it is clear but the sleeves have a sort of ruffley treatment. Viktor & Rolf top (second hand), jeans R13 (ebay)
#5 This is for Angie. (I actually didn't wear this outfit nor do I intend to. I plan to sell this Valentino ruffled top that I bought impulsively second hand with a certain family occasion in mind. Anyway, it served its purpose this summer but now it is time to find a new home.)
Always happy with suggestions on how to improve or style, or any other comments. Thank you Angie for making me rethink my relationship with ruffles!

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10 years ago

Anonymous

#1/2 is TDF! Love the arty drape of #3 and the way the white soles of your sandals bookend your top. #4 is a great casual look and I like the amount of slouch in your jeans. I know you're parting with the top in #5 I would love to see how it looked sleeveless as it's those that I find a little too much.

Ingunn

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Veteran

I love 1-4! you have an effortless flair about you that is super charming. I think you are the master of ruffles, Shevia. They look fresh, fun and elegant on you. The ruffle of the light blue top is pretty, but the sleeves makes it a bit overwhelming perhaps. It is fun, though!

Sveta

LOL about the ruffle-y hair!
The first top is the kind of ruffle can see myelf wearing - very subtle. Beautiful artful drape and gorgeous color for you!
I can see why you want to consign #4: the big ruffle and big sleeves do feel over the top. I hope Angie wil enjoy seeing it!

Suz

So true about your "ruffled" hair! Gorgeous.

I LOVE #1. And do you know what is funny? This top is quite similar to the ruffled shirt I finally (with some sadness) passed along because I realized it would NEVER in a million years look right on me. Oh well. Now I can enjoy it on you.

That pale blue Valentino is pure magic. I do see why you want to consign, but what fun for a few outings! You are lucky that you can do this. It's a very clever way to have your (delicious, if perhaps a bit overly sweet) cake, and eat it, too.

Jaime

Diane, Ingunn and Sveta thank you for the ruffle support. The Valentino blouse is just incredible, and I love how the ruffles are contrasted with the serious blue pinstripe, but the blouse is meant for someone else - it is just overwhelming on me.
Suz you make me sound much more clever than I feel. I hope to make my money back on the top, but there is no guarantee - it really was an impulse where I fell for the garment and forgot that I am the one who would need to wear it!

Had it not been for Angie's post I would have been certain I belong to team no ruffles!

jackiec

Shevia, you do ruffles so well! My fav is #3 with the black and white but of course they are all great. Nice that you'll be able to recoup some money from the Valentino if you pass it along. Interesting point about your hair being a sort of ruffle - excellent observation

JAileen

I love the top in #1! And thrifted! Even better! Actually, it doesn't really look ruffled, just an interesting architectural construction.

Neel

Ruffly hair? Lol! Now that's how you do edgy ruffly! :). And in fact all your outfits are edgy ruffly! Honestly though I am not a fan of the top in 5 :D. I think it overwhelmes your slight frame, which I see you have already figured. But everything else is .... 10/10! Especially loving the shoe choices and the slouchy pants

kellygirl

You look so fab in ruffles both simple and dramatic! I love the Valentino but can see how that might not get a lot of wear. Love 1 and 3 the most.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Oooooh. We might need to call you Queen Ruffle.

Thanks for #5. I LOVE the palette. Passing on the top is a good idea if you've fallen out of love with it.

#1 is Killer to the power of Killer. So amazing, I can't stand it. Look at those fun mules. WOW. xo

Thanks for the ruffle appreciation!
Angie you made my day with the killer squared!

texstyle

Love #1 and #3 especially. And you're right about your hair "ruffles" (I feel that way when I let mine go curly too).

Transcona Shannon

I was going to say that we need to call you Queen Ruffle and then I saw Angie's comment - lol!

Gorgeous all the way around - and your hair is the best accessory EVER

annagybe

My favorite is #3, because shoes.

Caro in Oz

#1 is perfect - I love the whole outfit.
You made me laugh with your ruffle hair

Dixie

Active Member

Out of topic: I looove your hair! The texture, the color, the ruffles (lol), the color. It's beautiful.

Aida

Hah good thought on the hair! I think it works with your hair since it's asymmetrical; thinking of my hair as ruffles doesn't seem to work quite the same way. I love your approach to ruffles, always interesting and with a bit of architecture. Totally dig the color pallet in #3, and WOW that's a gorgeous top. I hope you're able to sell it for something good #1 sings to me, the neckline is super on you and the MULES are super fun (and I don't really even like mules!).

Tanya

#1/3 is absolutely outstanding, I love everything about it. The understated ruffles are fun, and go really well with your good. #3 and #4 are also gorgeous.
I agree about letting go of the top in #5, it looks like it has too much going on for your style.

Joy

How clever. Ruffles bookend your hair in such a fab way. 1/2 is amazing and 3 is another great ruffle look on you.

Aubergine

I see what you mean about your hair! I never thought about it, but mine is a little ruffle-esque too. Will have to keep that in mind.

The top in #1 and #2 is especially gorgeous on you, and I also really like how perfectly the shoes work to pull everything together in #3.

Thank you for all your comments. Apart from the fun and support, for which I am very appreciative, I learn so much from what everyone says.

I had never thought of my hair as a ruffle before I read Angie's post, which led to me contemplating what is a ruffle. And they say a philosophy degree is not good for anything!

Anna I thought of you when I bought those shoes and every time I wear them.

Firecracker (Sharan)

I love 1, 2, and 3, also. Those shoes in 3 are just too fab and perfect with the outfit. You look terrific in these ruffles, Shevia. Perhaps I could be more of a ruffle person than I think, also, because of my hair. I do have a modest selection of ruffles in my wardrobe.
4 is a fun casual look, and I especially like the nude sandals with it. The blouse looks almost cropped--I imagine it looks very cool in person, as you move around. Do you wear a belt to peep out from underneath it?
laughing at your comment about the Valentino blouse: " I fell for the garment and forgot that I am the one who would need to wear it!"

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