Spring Fashion Trend: How to Wear Ruffles and Frills 2017

It started with flutter sleeves. Then graduated to peplums. Now, ruffles are out in full force for Spring 2017. Ruffles were one of the key trends at fashion month, decorating necklines, skirts, blouses and even jackets. There were flouncy frills aplenty at shows like House of Holland, Michael Kors and Mulberry.

Images: Imaxtree If you’re used to a streamlined silhouette, take note: A well-placed ruffle can do the job of statement jewelry, a good handbag or major shoes. Whether you opt for a bold ruffle-front dress worn with jeans as seen above, a frilled off-the-shoulder top, or a delicately layered feminine dress, there’s a ruffled look for everyone. Ready to embrace the frilled life? Get started with some of our favorite ruffled pieces to shop now.

For Frills! How to Wear This Season's Ruffle Trend

Mango

This ruffled blouse looks as good from the back as it does the front.

Ruffle Cotton Blouse, $45.99 at Mango
Zara

Look closely and you'll see the tiny ruffle detail around the waist of this vibrant trench. It's enough to convert ruffle-averse.

Ruffled Trench Coat, $99.90 at Zara
H&M

Ruffles plus mesh equals a romantic spring look.

Ruffled Mesh Blouse, $19.99 at H&M
ALDO

Even handbags are getting a frilled makeover.

Derolisa Crossbody Bag, $60 at ALDO
Forever 21

One ruffle can make a major difference to any piece, but this knee-length skirt has two of them.

Ruffled Layer Hem Skirt, $38 at Forever 21
& Other Stories

The soft ruffles on the shoulders give a unique twist to the cold-shoulder trend without taking the look into 80s territory.

Cold Shoulder Frills Dress, $65 at & Other Stories
Monki

Here you get the gingham trend and ruffles in one adorable piece. Add in the matching top for the perfect hookup.

Gingham Ruffle Shorts, $31 at ASOS
Oh My Love

Forget about your LBD. You'll live in this little white romper in the warmer weather.

Waterlilly Off-The-Shoulder Ruffle Romper, $79 at Urban Outfitters
Torrid

Incorporate the ruffle trend into your swimsuit look with this sweet one-piece.

Rose Print Ruffle Skirt One Piece Swim Dress, $74.17 at Torrid
Topshop

Meet the modern version of the ruffled miniskirt you loved in the 2000s.

Stripe Ruffle Tie Mini Skirt, $60 at Topshop
Paul & Joe

Make sure you tuck in your top to show off the ruffled pocket trim.

Sister A Reason for Ruffles Jeans, $164.99 at ModCloth
Eloquii Studio

There's no need for a necklace or earrings when you've got face- and shoulder-framing ruffles.

Off the Shoulder Double Ruffle Gown, $149.90 at Eloquii
Loeffler Randall

The ruffled scalloped strap makes these slides more special than your average pair of sandals.

Vera Ruffled Slide Sandal, $325 at Nordstrom
Gap

Is it a blouse? Is it a cape? It's actually a bit of both.

Tencel Railroad Stripe Ruffle Shirt, $69.95 at Gap