Boho is back. The high street is dutifully taking a cue from Chloé’s AW24 show and filling its shelves with breezy, ’70s-inspired fashion. But one item in particular has been dominating the racks lately: the ruffled dress.
Everyone has seen this dress trend, from Sienna Miller to Daisy Edgar Jones (both multiple times!), it’s as romantic as can be – and a fashionable gift for Stevie Nicks devotees everywhere. But what we love is how easy it is to adapt it into fall too (in short: swap sandals for knee-high boots), so now is the perfect time to wear as much of your chosen style as possible.
Ruffle dresses come in a variety of silhouettes, many with a ruffled skirt and others with bold ruffles on the shoulders or bodice (for a more subtle option, look for styles with small ruffled sleeves). Choose from maxi and midi cuts to playful minis – all perfect for holidays, weddings, or even the office layered under a blazer for a polished look.
Although they pair perfectly with strappy pumps, if the ultra-feminine look of ruffled dresses puts you off, remember that there are ways to balance them out and give them more pizzazz. Try pairing your dress with “ugly” shoes like Birks or fisherman sandals or metallic accessories to give it a rocker twist. Of course, on cooler days, a leather jacket goes perfectly with a ruffled dress. The same goes for biker boots.
Suffice it to say that the ruffled dress has captured our hearts. Because as Chloé director Chemena Kamali described this debut collection, the boho revival embodies “a time that was about natural femininity (…), sensual, effortlessly powerful and free.”
Ready to shop? Keep scrolling to see a handful of gorgeous ruffle dresses that speak to us (in an ethereal, “caught by the wind” kind of way, of course). Don’t miss Sienna’s own ruffle dress from her second collaboration with Marks & Spencer, currently on sale in cream and powder blue:
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