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How to Wear a Ruffle Dress

May 31, 2011 / By Elton Dunn

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Ruffles add depth and dimension to a plain-colored dress and keep you looking uber-feminine. Whether you have a special occasion and want to look your best or you're hoping to add a couple flirty summer dresses to your wardrobe, ruffles give you extra mileage. Try a ruffle dress to get a second look this year. Pair the dress with clean-lined jackets and no-frills accessories for contrast that highlights the look.

Step out in a pastel-colored ruffle dress at your next summer wedding. Light colors and playful ruffles give you soft color and flowy shape that are ideal for outdoor summer weddings.

Try a patterned ruffle dress for a special occasion. Whether you're stepping out at a chic international event like the Cannes Film Festival or stepping down the red carpet at your city's charity ball, ruffles give you the flair to stand out.

Dress up for that special date in a ruffle dress, which shows the softer side of sexy. Try a bright color like red or stick with black.

Cover up your ruffled dress with a leather jacket. The feminine dress combined with the rocker aesthetic of a leather coat make for a fashion-forward street look. Take this style anywhere -- dinner, dancing, parties.

Keep it cool on a summer's eve with a casual ruffle dress that's solid or patterned.