Don’t you hate it when a fashion trend comes around that you know just won’t suit you? You know – those trends that look utterly incredible on the runways but that wouldn’t translate well to real life. It happens far too often for our liking, which is why any flattering-for-all trends gets our stamp of approval in a big way.
Wrap dresses can be awkward around the boobs, smocks often drown petite frames and slips are difficult to wear unless you’re Kate Moss, but a quality dress with carefully placed ruching in a slightly stretchy fabric suits just about everyone. Curvy bodies will appreciate the flexibility, while slimmer frames can use ruching to add curves if desired. They’re comfy too, and thanks to a host of fashion designers, it is now hot property.
This rare-breed of bodycon is back. And when celebrities like Kylie Jenner, Bella Hadid and Priyanka Chopra are on the same page, that’s probably a page we want to be reading too. Not only is the ruching trend a great way to add texture and shape to an otherwise simple dress, but it also immediately makes any piece look high end. So what’s not to love?
If you’re looking to dial up your lockdown look, opt for a cami dress with a ruched waistband to really flatter your figure, drawing the eye to the centre of your body and giving you a beautiful silhouette. Ruched dresses are also an ideal way to rock a day look once lockdown lifts, because you can wear them to the office looking way more put-together than you felt when you got dressed at 7am in the process.
