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The Ruffle And Frill Trend For Spring 2025

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Ruffles and Frills: The Feminine Trend Taking Over Spring 2025

If you’re ready to embrace a touch of romance and femininity in your wardrobe this season, look no further than Spring 2025’s most charming trend: Ruffles and Frills. From puffed shoulders to ruched waists and flouncy sleeves, this playful yet polished look is making waves across runways and boutiques—and it’s absolutely wearable at any age.

Why We Love This Trend

Ruffles and frills instantly elevate your outfit with texture, softness, and movement. Whether subtly placed or boldly featured, these details add a stylish flair that flatters and enhances your shape. This trend pairs especially well with spring’s lighter fabrics and softer color palettes.

Key Details to Watch For

  • Puffed Shoulders and Sleeves: A nod to vintage silhouettes, puffed sleeves create shape and draw the eye upward.
  • Ruched Waists: This detail offers a flattering, slimming effect that enhances natural curves.
  • Flounce Sleeves: Feminine and breezy, they bring a graceful feel to any look.
  • Ruffle Details: Whether along the neckline, hemline, or sleeves, ruffles give a fresh, youthful vibe.

Style It Your Way – At Any Age

Don’t be afraid to experiment with this trend. For a youthful yet age-appropriate approach:

  • Pair flouncy tops with structured pants or denim for balance.
  • Layer a ruffled blouse under a tailored blazer for the office.
  • Style puff-sleeve tops with high-rise jeans for an effortlessly chic weekend look.
  • Keep accessories minimal to let the fabric details shine.

Shop The Look

Here are a few of our current boutique favorites that capture the essence of the Ruffles & Frills trend:

  • Tribal Sportswear Ruffle Sleeve Top: Easy to dress up or down, this one is a great wardrobe staple.
  • Democracy Soutache Neck Top: With ruched waist and pleated shoulders, this ultra-soft top is all about feminine charm.
  • Democracy Keyhole Top: Features a soft ruffle at the neckline and delicate sleeve detail.
  • Democracy Crochet Top: The puffed sleeve and A-line silhouette are sweet and sophisticated.
  • Staccato Keyhole Tie Neck Top: Offers a lightweight and flowy feel with subtle ruffle detail.
  • Wishlist Lace Trim Blouse: Romantic and soft with the perfect dose of frill.
  • Wishlist Satin Blouse in Rose and Champagne: Adds a hint of shine and a touch of ruffle elegance.

See all of these tops in our Kyleen’s Picks Collection!

Trend Talk: Putting the Trends Together

We featured the Ruffles and Frills trend in our most recent Wednesday Wardrobing Live episode as part of our April series, Putting The Trends Together. Every Wednesday at 6 p.m. MST, we go live on Facebook and Instagram to explore one hot trend of the season and show you how to wear it.

Did you miss this week’s episode? No worries! Catch the replay on our YouTube Channel and get all the style tips, fit advice, and outfit inspiration you need. Don’t forget to subscribe!

What’s Next?

Join us today, Wednesday, April 16, at 6 p.m. MST as we cover the ever-popular Boho Chic trend! Think breezy fabrics, earthy tones, and relaxed silhouettes perfect for spring. Watch live on our Facebook and Instagram channels, and while you are there, don’t forget to follow us! Don’t forget to tune in and bring your fashion questions—we love to chat live!

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Step into Summer: Shoe Trends for Women and How to Style Them

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Summer is just around the corner, and it’s time to step up your shoe game! This season brings a variety of exciting shoe trends that are not only stylish but also incredibly versatile. Whether you’re planning a beach getaway, a casual brunch, or a night out, there’s a perfect pair of shoes waiting for you. Let’s dive into the hottest summer shoe trends for women and how to style them.

1. Espadrilles

It is the rope sole that is the defining characteristic of an Espadrille, and you will find them in many different styles. Espadrilles are a summer staple that never goes out of style. These lightweight, comfortable shoes are perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your casual outfits.

  • Style Tip: Pair them with a flowy sundress or high-waisted shorts for a chic and effortless look.

2. Platform Sandals

Platform sandals have a thick, uniform sole that extends the length of the shoe without a separation between the sole and the heel of the shoe. They provide the height you crave without compromising on comfort.

  • Style Tip: Wear them with wide-leg pants or a maxi skirt to balance out the look.

3. Strappy Heels

A strappy sandal is defined by multiple straps that cross over the top of the foot and or the ankle. They are decidedly feminine and are perfect for dressing up any summer outfit. Their delicate design adds a touch of sophistication.

  • Style Tip: Pair them with a little black dress or a sleek jumpsuit for a night out.

4. Slides

Slides are defined by having a loose heel and a large strap that goes over the top of the foot. They are the epitome of comfort and style because they slip on easily and are perfect for those laid-back summer days.

  • Style Tip: Wear them with denim shorts and a graphic tee for a casual, cool vibe.

5. Woven Sandals

A woven sandal is defined by the portion of the shoe that goes over your foot being braided or woven. They bring a natural, earthy feel to your summer wardrobe and perfect for both beach days and city strolls.

  • Style Tip: Match them with a bohemian dress or linen pants for a relaxed yet stylish outfit.

6. Mules

Mules are defined by having an open back and slide in design. They are a versatile addition to your summer shoe collection, as they can be dressed up or down, making them perfect for any occasion.

  • Style Tip: Pair them with a pencil skirt for the office or cropped jeans for a casual look.

7. Sneakers

Sneakers are defined by the classic tennis shoe look. They continue to be a major trend this summer, offering comfort without sacrificing style. Sneakers are perfect for an active day out.

  • Style Tip: Style them with a summer dress for an unexpected yet trendy look.

Want more inspiration and styling tips? Join me, Kyleen, for my Wednesday Wardrobing Live Video tonight at 6 p.m. MST on Facebook and Instagram! I’ll be showcasing more examples of these fabulous shoe trends and sharing my top tips on how to style them. Don’t miss out on this fun and informative session!

📍 Watch on Facebook and Instagram
🕕 Tonight at 6 p.m. MST

See you there!

What is Wardrobing?

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For those of you who might not be familiar with the term, wardrobing is a method of mixing and matching your clothing to maximize the number of unique outfits you can create with the smallest number of pieces possible.  It is how you shop, travel and dress like a boss!  The concept is simple really, but perhaps no one has ever taught you how to do it.  That is the purpose of this blog post, and my live video coming up on Saturday, February 24th at 10:15 mountain.  You can listen in on the video by joining our Fashion Crossroads Fashionistas Group Page.  I’ll be giving away a Treska necklace at the end of the video.  To get entered to win, just comment on the video while it is live by telling me something you like or even asking a question.

Wardrobing is the art of combining bottoms, tops and cover-ups in multiple ways by layering the pieces and adding accessories to change the look.  I’ll be using Sympli to demonstrate this tomorrow, so let me use some of their pieces to show you how it is done.  Take a look at the pictures above: Let’s call the leggings on the left picture 1 and the cropped top on the right is picture 4.  Assuming the model is wearing pants (and not leggings) in picture 3 and 4 and the white top in pictures 3 and 4 is the same top, how many outfits can you create with these 6 pieces?

Playing Jeapordy music now…..

How many outfits did you come up with?  Let’s see if we found the same number…

  1.  4 outfits as pictured
  2. Dress over leggings
  3. Dress over leggings with crop top
  4. White top under dress without leggings
  5. White top under dress with leggings
  6. White top under dress with smock over top without leggings
  7. White top under dress with smock over top with leggings
  8. Black crop top under dress without leggings
  9. Black crop top under dress with leggings
  10. Smock over dress with leggings
  11. Smock over dress without leggings.

That’s 14 outfits with 6 pieces.  Now, imagine we added into the mix a tunic and a jacket, like the ones pictured below.  I’ve demonstrated the concept, let’s see how many more outfits you can come up with?

Honestly, just adding the jacket over the outfits creates another 5 possibilities.  If you put the tunic over the dress and leggings, you get another 2 possibilities.  The tunic with the leggings and the pants, another 2 possibilities.  Now, with only 8 pieces, you have a possible 21 options.  And we haven’t even discussed adding a few accessories like a kimono, a couple of scarfs and a few necklaces, and a belt.  This adds an at least 15 more outfits.  It’s like a puzzle, and it is a heck of a lot of fun to see how many combinations you can create.  This is wardrobing, and it is a handy little tool when you need to stretch a work budget, pack for a two week trip with a carry on, or just simplify your closet.

Want to see it in action?  Join me tomorrow, and I’ll show you how it’s done.  Be sure to join the group prior to the start of the video so you can watch.

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