Let This Year’s Ruffle Dress Trend Convince You Frills Are Good

Far too often, ruffly, frilly dresses get a bad rap. We tend to associate them with outfits we were forced to wear when we were little kids or—perhaps worse—over-the-top nightgowns that grandmas stereotypically sport around the house. It’s time to let those preconceived notions go, though. Plus-size ruffle dresses are, in fact, fun articles of clothing to wear. And, ICYMI, they’re seriously trendy right now.

Let’s all give small children and grandmas a break, OK? It appears they know a good thing when they see it—which, in this case, happens to be ruffles galore. Of course, today’s ruffle dress trend isn’t quite as bold as you might expect (though it certainly can be, if you’re into statement-making looks). Rather, these dresses fall somewhere in between grandma vibes and ’80s bridesmaid. They’re simply…cute.

Think tiered midi dresses with ruffly sleeves or wrap mini dresses with frilly details. They’re not in-your-face, but the ruffles make these frocks truly one of a kind. These details do what they’re supposed to: enhance an already-adorable dress. From animal prints and florals to classic neutrals, plus-size ruffle dresses turn getting ready into a joyful task—rather than a chore.

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