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How to Wear Ruffled Tees

by Lesley Kennedy (Subscribe to Lesley Kennedy's posts)
Posted Sep 24th 2009 at 1:58PM  
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Blouses, dresses, skirts – even handbags and shoes – are all getting the feminine treatment for fall in the form of a structured ruffle.

With ruching a regular on the runways (including most recently for spring 2010), a few extra frills will serve you well throughout the year. Designer T-shirts are an easy way to capitalize on the trend and not spend a fortune.

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Ruffled T-Shirts

    While serious ruffles, like the ones on this pretty BCBG halter can work for thin or flat-chested women, larger or bustier women should wear with care. "You don't want the ruffle to expand out too much if it's getting a push from a D-cup or bigger," says Charla Krupp, author of "How Not to Look Old."

    Sleeveless Ruffle Top in Azalea, $138, at bcbg.com

    Courtesy of BCBG

    A ruffled shirt gets toughened up a bit when it's done in black, like this V-neck style from BCBG.

    Ruffle Front Top, $118, at bcbg.com

    Courtesy of BCBG

    The ruffled T-shirt comes in all sorts of fabrics -- from cotton to silk to woven knits. This soft shape would be flattering on most body types. Available at T.J. Maxx

    Courtesy of T.J. Maxx

    A soft pink tank gets even more feminine with a few well-placed ruffles. "They can make you look sweet and innocent and approachable....even if you're not!" says Krupp.

    Silk brulee tank in vintage rose, $29.99, at j.crew.com

    Courtesy of J. Crew

    Top this Vince ruffled blouse with a jacket or cardigan to dress it up for work.

    Vince Ruffled Silk Blouse, $195, at nordstrom.com

    Courtesy of Nordstrom

    The scoop neck and subtle ruffle on this J. Crew Tee is a good option for women with larger breasts who still want to wear the ruffle trend.
    Cotton Ruffled Scoopneck J. Crew T-shirt, $39.50, at j.crew.com

    Courtesy of J. Crew

    Danielle Mariott, apparel creative director at Overstock.com, says ruffles add playfulness and whim to any outfit. "The September issue of Vogue magazine suggests that Americans, contrary to Europeans, are quite skilled at the art of having fun," she says. "The ruffle is a prime example."
    August Silk T-shirt, $29.99, at Overstock.com.

    Courtesy of Overstock.com

    Mariott says she would stick to short sleeves, tanks and cap-sleeves when going for a ruffled look. "A long sleeve may add too much fabric to the look and may appear over done," she says.

    Simply Irresistible chiffon ruffle top, $29.99, at Overstock.com.

    Courtesy of Overstock.com

    The ruffled big detail on this Theory top is fresh for fall.

    Theory "Citrine - Animate" top, $105, at nordstrom.com

    Courtesy of Nordstrom

    If you're more comfortable in a three-quarter sleeve shirt, this tie-neck style top in white might just be for you.

    Leifsdottir Tie Neck Tee, $118, at nordstrom.com

    Courtesy of Nordstrom

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