We have seen a ton of bows, ruffles, and rosettes on the runway and in stores this year.
What are your thoughts on these girlish details? Trendy or classic?
There is no doubting it has become a trend for retailers to jump on the embellishment bandwagon. But the question is: will these pieces look dated in 5 years or are bows and ruffles a classic feminine style?
I think everyone knows by now, I love a ruffle, a rosette, and especially a bow. I don’t love them because the are “in”, I’ve just always been girly at heart.
For someone who is not drawn to and feels a little awkward in frou frou clothes, this style probably feels very trendy. Something they will be happy to cast off in a few months time.
The first pieces to fade will probably be designed with over-sized bows and tall ruffles. However, if every thing else about the garment is subdued, fitted, and does not overwhelm your frame, I think there is less chance of it looking like a fashion flashback.
In my mind, this explosion of frills is just another in the cycle of fashion. Sure we will see less of them soon but they will be back and I will be reveling in my ruffles the whole time.
I agree with you Shannon, the over-the-top big ruffles and bows are probably a bit trendy but the small feminine details are very classic.
I am loving the flower detailing too and stuff like this will probably always be a bit more popular in the spring too, don’t you think?
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I love anything girly- esp. ruffles and small embellishments. I think that the oversize bow/embellishment pieces are trendy and will look dated. But a small bow or ruffle is feminine and will always be in style, IMO.
Ahh the etsy mini cool. Thank you Stacie!
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I def. think the big ornate ruffles and rosettes are a trend that will look dated in 5 years. The trend is going on strong now, so the time time to wear it is now. Still, I’m a fan of the frilly/girly stuff and am really happy that natural waists and ornamentation are in trend together. Yay! There are some pieces that are more classically cut that may stand the test of time, esp. those things that have smaller detail and are in black, white, cream, or khaki.
I looooooove ruffles. And flowers. And roses. And any sort of girly embellishment.
Your collage features four things I’ve had my eye on for awhile now- the top from Anthro in the upper left; the shoes right below, the silk gala clutch, and now the slub cotton ruffled scoopneck tee. My mouse is hovering over it in the white, but I have no idea how the slub cotton tees fit? Are they TTS? *scratches head*
Currently I love the small ruffles, but I loved them in the ’80′s too. It’s funny you posted this because I was just having this discussion with myself on the drive back from the grocery store last night.
I like alot of the ruffled items but know they will go by the wayside, at least to some degree so I’m passing on all but one or two tops.
Chloe: a real life pic of the scoopneck slub cotton tee on Megan’s blog http://whitedressesbluesashes.blogspot.com/
Have a gggrrreeaat! weekend everyone
Hi Shannon,
where did you find the ruffled skirt. It reminds me of the J Crew tulle cascade ruffled skirt, which I regret not buying before. Please, let me know.
Thanks,