As we get closer and closer to spring, I’ve been swapping my long sweaters to wear with leggings out for more feminine and charming options now that we can start focusing more on looking cute and less on being warm (yay!). One effortlessly chic style I’ve been gravitating toward lately are ruffle hem tops. You can’t go wrong with adding a few to your closet this season because the simple addition of this dainty detail gives everyday silhouettes a feminine flare to create effortlessly chic casual outfits!
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While I always look for pieces that will be in my closet for years to come, I’m especially excited for tops with ruffles at the bottom to be a staple within my spring outfits for 2020 because they can be so flattering. Ruffle hem tops give a more relaxed, more accessible take on peplum shirts, which are already a piece I stand for. The right peplum top can give your figure a balanced hourglass look no matter what your shape is.
Among retailers, I’m seeing two categories of ruffle hem tops: ones that are more fitted and ones that are loose and flowy. When picking the right one for you, it’s important to be decisive with which of these two fit options you’re going for as selecting something in between can create a boxy, unflattering silhouette.
Recently, I snatch up this lilac ruffle hem detail top from Stitch Fix (it’s the Abbey Ruffle Detail Knit Top by Skies are Blue) and I fell in LOVE. Stitch Fix is a personal styling company I work for and support! You can get a $25 credit by signing up here. I ended up sizing down to an extra small because the looser look and lower ruffle of the small added unnecessary width (that’s why it’s important to play around with a few peplum type silhouettes to see what falls best on you!).
To embrace the looser side of this trend, I couldn’t resist purchasing this pink ruffle hem tunic top on my last trip to The Loveliest (the cutest boutique cafe near Pittsburgh that sells both coffee AND clothes – aka heaven). Keep scrolling to shop similar pieces!
Top Gem Finds for shirts with ruffles at the bottom:
- This white t-shirt style is under $10 and has a similar look to the purple one I’m wearing with its ruffle hem in eyelet fabric
- And this one is a similar t-shirt type style available in a variety of colorways on Amazon
- Or, try this one for a similar hooded version on Amazon
- This one doesn’t have a hood, but is long sleeve and has the same cute shoulder ruffles!
- Here’s a Betsey Johnson version that’s a little simpler, but similar (and on sale!)
- If you’re a fan of the purple color, this slouchy and oversized pullover will give a feminine edge to your wardrobe
- Or this classic lavender tunic that has a similar, more understated, vibe to the one I’m wearing as does this one from Amazon
- This one is a bit blousier if you’re looking for a work-ready style
- For a silhouette with less shape, opt for something like this loose and flowy option
- The Alysia strapless eyelet top with ruffle details is from one of my favorite brands, comes in salmon and white!
- This simple v neck ruffle crop top (available in 4 different colorways!) can be used to create the cutest summer outfits
- This taffeta ruffle bottom top creates elevated outfits (even when paired with jeans) if you’re up for making a statement
- I’m daydreaming about adding this ditzy floral cotton peplum flare top to my wardrobe
- While this isn’t a top, I do adore this romantic ruffle hem wrap mini skirt and its final sale print!
- Also into the bold colors that this layered ruffle bottom top is offered in
