From shoes to shirts to handbags, ruffles are on v

Ruffles come in all forms: small and bunched, big and fluttery, gathered, pleated, wide, narrow, edged — and colorfully tiered.

Ruffles come in so many satisfying styles: big and fluttery, small and bunched, gathered, pleated, wide, narrow, tiered and edged. This ultra-feminine detail is not just for after five or "dressy" pieces.

And since when were ruffles limited to clothing? Accessories including shoes also are getting the ruffle treatment these days

With so many fashion statements on empowerment, ruffles provide a compensating trend suggesting youth and fragility, says fashion consultant David Wolfe. And there's always the ''eye candy'' element.

And since when were ruffles limited to clothing? Accessories including shoes also are getting the ruffle treatment these days.

Photos by Mike Hutmacher/Wichita Eagle

A ruffle can dress up a plain T-shirt, adding to its versatility,louis vuitton handbags, or even make that little black dress a bit more special. Gently gathered, ruffles can add texture to hems and sleeves.

A ruffle can dress up a plain T-shirt, adding to its versatility, or even make that little black dress a bit more special. Gently gathered, ruffles can add texture to hems and sleeves.

With so many fashion statements on empowerment, ruffles provide a compensating trend suggesting youth and fragility, says fashion consultant David Wolfe. And there’s always the ”eye candy” element.

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