Looking to add an extra edge to your outfit? It's time to think ruffles! Flared, oversized, asymmetrical - ruffles are everywhere at the moment and it's a trend we can't get enough of this season.
A good ruffle has the ability to instantly upgrade a simple, everyday piece and give it an instantly playful, feminine feel. We've rounded up the best ruffled pieces on the high street that will you see you through spring, summer and beyond.
Here’s our pick of the 10 loveliest ruffle styles for SS17…
This striped boatneck mini dress is ideal for warm spring days and will only set you back £29.99. Ruffles aside, it's a fairly simple piece so you can go all-out with statement accessories - we're thinking bright fuschia ankle boots and a brown leather cross body bag.
Zara striped dress with ruffled sleeves, £29.99, available at zara.com
How fun are these ruffle-hem trousers from River Island? If you're really looking to make a statement, pair them with a ruffled top (crop top if you're feeling extra daring), or tone down the volume with a white vest or bodysuit. Either way, heels, preferably stilettos, are a must with this style to really elongate the legs.
River Island black frill hem straight leg cropped trousers, £40, available at riverisland.com
Flats don't come much prettier than these beauties from Urban Outfitters. Delightfully feminine with double ruffles in shades of rose pink and burnt orange, these slides will add a girly edge to any look. Wear with cropped trousers or jeans - or to really up your sartorial prowess, choose cropped trousers with a slight flare. Side note: painted toenails required... Preferably in a pretty pink hue!
Urban Outfitters suede ruffle slide, £45, available at urbanoutfitters.com
Incredibly pretty with soft ruffles and in a covetable pastel pink hue, this is an ultra-feminine take on the maxi dress. Finished with a cold shoulder and a thigh-high split, it's right on trend and perfect for a summery evening out with barely-there nude sandals. Be sure to keep other accessories to a minimum so the dress can really take centre stage.
Topshop soft ruffle cold shoulder maxi dress, £125, available at topshop.com
The simple grey tee is given an instant upgrade with a smattering of pretty frills and bows on this ASOS number. Team it with a pair of boyfriend jeans and slides for a casual, Sunday look or opt for skinny blue-washed denim and pointed stilettos to up the ante - it's an oh-so-versatile item and (massive bonus) it's only £20! Side note: ASOS tshirts tend to be a little on the large size and so if you generally find yourself in between sizes, go down.
ASOS T-Shirt with ruffle & bow detail, £20, available at asos.com
Bandage styles are making a comeback thanks to Instagram bloggers rocking the look at every given opportunity, and this skirt from Miss Selfridge is a great way to tap into the trend. If you prefer a more pared-back look, team it with a lace-trimmed vest and trainers, or add extra glamour with sky-high heels.
Miss Selfridge pink ruffle bandage skirt, £22, available at missselfridge.com
The denim jacket has been around forever, but this is a feminine, on-trend version guaranteed to score you sartorial points aplenty. It's the perfect cover-up for a city break over a tee and skinny jeans or over a pretty sundress and strappy sandals on cool summer nights. If you want to add a more formal edge, we also love the way it's styled on the ASOS website - over a white buttoned-up shirt.
ASOS denim crop jacket with ruffle hem, £50, available at asos.com
Slip-ons aren't going anywhere and we love this pimped-up Topshop version in glittering gold. Adorned with oversized ruffle detailing, they feature a fun platform and are ridiculously comfortable. Pair with cropped jeans - preferably with a frayed hem - and an oversized lightweight jumper. Running errands never looked so cool!
Topshop TAWNY ruffle slip on trainers, £28, available at topshop.com
This ivory poplin top from Miss Selfridge allows you to tap into multiple trends - one shoulder, bardot and ruffles - all at once. Pair it with denim shorts and pom-pom sandals for balmy summer evenings and top off the look with loose, beachy waves.
Miss Selfridge one sleeve ruffle poplin bardot top, £30, available at missselfridge.com
This striped dress is an easy, ultra-wearable way to add ruffles into your wardrobe. It's a versatile piece that can be dressed up or down (chunky, laceless trainers will add an androgynous edge), but we love it teamed with black leather mules and plenty of silver bangles.
Zara striped dress with ruffled sleeves, £29.99, available at zara.com
