Trend Alert: Ruffle Cuffed Sleeves

For the past couple of seasons the flounce silhouette was a big trend. We adorably called it the trumpet silhouette, whether it´s a dress or skirt. But no matter how lovely is the shape, the reality is that flounce skirts only look great on women with a fabulous derriere.

What if you were not as blessed from behind? Did you simply stand by sour-graping? Or did you go ahead and strutted it anyway? Well, there´s good news! Dolce & Gabbana re-introduced the universally-friendly clone of flounce silhouette for spring and summer. Now trending are ruffle-cuffed sleeves for tops and dresses.

Dolce & Gabbana Ruffle Cuffed Sleeve Dress

Sleeves may come as fitted on the arms and then flare out half-way, or they may flare around the elbows. They may also come as subtle bell shapes with dramatic, drapey ruffle cuffs.

There are a couple of things to remember when trying the ruffle-cuffed sleeves though, according to your body type. If you have broad shoulders, opt for dresses with three quarters or long fitted sleeves with ruffle cuffs, and skirts with an A-line shape. If you have narrow shoulders, opt for shorter ruffle cuffed sleeves and a straight or fitting skirt.

Dolce & Gabbana, Spring/Summer S15

Here are some of the most gorgeous pieces from D&G SS15 showcasing the ruffle cuffed sleeves trend. I´m featuring here one top and four dresses, but there are still more from the collection.

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DOLCE & GABBANA Polka Dot Print Stretch Viscose Cady Top

dolce-gabbana POLKA DOT PRINTED VISCOSE CADY DRESS
DOLCE & GABBANA Polka Dot Print Viscose Cady Dress

DOLCE & GABBANA Ruffled cotton-blend lace mini dress

Dolce & Gabbana Ruffled polka-dot stretch-cotton dress

Dolce & Gabbana Floral-print crepe dress

Budget Friendly Alternatives

For some of us, no matter how much we love the trend we´re just unwilling to spend too much money for it. I do try to suggest some stunning alternatives for less whenever I could. Click through the slideshow to see them.