May Stylish Monday - Put A Ruffle On It

On the second Monday of every month a group of style bloggers and I pick a theme, style an outfit based on that theme, and then do a link up together where you can join too!  This month's theme is "Put A Ruffle On It".  Even though I have never been a fan of ruffles, I LOVED this theme!  It was so much fun to see what all the other ladies came up with,  and I was amazed at how many things with ruffles I actually owned.  

I decided this cute, fun and flirty chambray skirt was perfect for the challenge because the ruffled hem is so obvious.

Now that I'm closer to leaving my fifties behind and nearing the sixties, I prefer my skirts to be a little longer.  I think this just-above-the knee is perfect for me.

I paired my ruffled skirt with a yellow and black top from Maurice's and then I added a gingham bag for interest.

For jewelry, I went with yellow stud earrings and a black and white bracelet.  It was a warm day, so I was able to wear white sandals.

I really love this skirt.  I was able to snag it for just a few dollars at a Younkers Going-out-of-Business sale.

This cute covered bridge is in another town near ours.  They really made a nice park area for fishing and baseball. They also have a great playground for the kids, and a pretty gazebo.  

When I think of ruffles, I usually picture some gigantic, frilly, ultra-feminine dress.  But I found out in doing this challenge that there are many ways to add the ruffle trend to your wardrobe without looking too feminine or frilly.

Without a ruffle, this chambray skirt would just be so plain and uninteresting.

So what do you think?  Are you a fan of ruffles or not?  Be sure to check out all the ruffles in the other ladies outfits before you decide.  Your answer might change and surprise you.

And now let's see what the other ladies in the group are wearing and be sure to link up your outfits too!

Brigitte

Brigitte - Brigitte Marie Foret Blog & @brigittemarieforet on Instagram - I love incorporating ruffles into my everyday looks, because they add a subtle femininity to any outfit. Ruffles possess the ability to transform any basic garment into an elevated statement piece. Whether worn during the week, or for a special occasion, ruffles are definitely an element of clothing that I enjoy wearing.

Julie

Julie - Fashion Trends and Friends and Instagram FashionTandF -  Ruffles add details and interest!  I’m all about them both big and small. They make an impact and elevate an outfit! 

Nancy

Nancy -  Nancy’s Fashion Style - This is my beloved ruffle blouse. It's a old one and I don't wear it often, but those ruffles are so perfect to me. And I love the color combination and the kind a preppy look, but the punky feel that the blouse gives me. I need a black one too, of course. But this one, although it's not my favorite color, has the perfect ruffles. The only thing that I need from a black blouse are ruffles at the cuffs! So if you happen to see one, give me a sign!

Emma

Emma - The Style Splash - I love ruffles and frills - especially on blouses - because they add a bit of drama to an outfit. I bought this red one a few years ago in a sale and never get bored with it.

Shelbee

Shelbee - Shelbee on the Edge - I don’t have a lot of ruffled things in my wardrobe, but I do love the dramatic flounce that can often be found in kimono styles. Big flared bell sleeves and a wide flounce at the bottom of a mixed pattern kimono paired with a denim mermaid skirt seemed to fit the theme this month.

Suzanne

Suzanne - Ask Suzanne Bell - Flirty and fun, ruffles add a touch of femininity to any outfit, which is something I’m looking for these days. Whether it’s an extra flounce on a dress or skirt or a big ruffle on top, give it a try and enjoy a little extra spring in your step all day long!

Nicole

Nicole - High Latitude Style - I am not a ruffle person. Thus, this dress is just a tryout of the current trend. The plan was to cut the ruffle off if I wouldn’t like it. I am still undecided whether to cut or not to cut it off. What do you think?

Andrea

Andy - Pearls and Pantsuits - I’ll confess, ruffles aren’t exactly my thing, since I don’t really need any extra fluff on my already fluffy pear shaped body! This top has a delicate ruffle detail around the wrist, and the floral print adds the touch of romance that is so big this season. 

Ada

Ada - Elegance and Mommyhood - This lovely yellow dress has been in my closet for over a decade (it’s by Express). I wore it to our Florida vacation last year. Since the “challenge” was all about ruffles and flounce I decided to go full steam with this fully-ruffled dress. It reminds me a little bit of the 20s from a century ago.

Lucy

Lucy - Lucy Bertoldi.com Ruffles are fashion’s way of telling you not to take styling too seriously- lighten up!  loving this ruffle theme- so freeing (and it also helps that this blouse is in my very favourite Spring colour)!   

And Me!

Amy - Amy’s Creative Pursuits - “I always like it when clothing items have a little extra detail added to them.  The ruffle on the bottom of this chambray skirt is flirty and fun!  It wouldn’t be as interesting if it was just a typical A-line skirt.

Have A Great Day! Amy

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