Should You Buy A Ruched Dress? We Think Yes
A distinctive hallmark of ’80s fashion, ruching was incorporated into almost every piece of clothing – from miniskirts to toga tops and puff-sleeved prom dresses
By Lena Kamarudin - published
When even fashion designer Victoria Beckham – known for her minimalist aesthetic – references the unapologetically bold excess of the ’80s, you know the era is making a comeback. In her Resort 2023 collection, tights in yellow, red and pink were styled with everything from skirt suits to slinky dresses. Another striking look: a ruched green asymmetrical dress, which she playfully styled with bright red stockings.
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STYLE TIP: Masculine accents like a pair of lace-up biker boots give this feminine ensemble a more current take. (Photo: Gucci)
Return Of The Ruched Dress
A distinctive hallmark of ’80s fashion, ruching was incorporated into almost every piece of clothing – from miniskirts to toga tops and puff-sleeved prom dresses. The reason for its enduring appeal? When designed well, this gathered overlay of fabric strips flatters any body type.
Photo: Proenza Schouler
Tangerine dress with side gathers, rendered in a luscious velvet material from Proenza Schouler
This redeeming quality of the ruched dress was not lost on designers Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough of Proenza Schouler. They showcased a fun and elegant tangerine dress with side gathers, rendered in a luscious velvet material.
Photo: Victoria Beckham
Ruched green asymmetrical dress, which she playfully styled with bright red stockings by Victoria Beckham
Lebanese fashion designer Zuhair Murad, a maestro of red carpet looks, was equally enamoured with this detail, applying it to an array of slinky column gowns in bejewelled tones of purple, pink and yellow.
This article originally appeared in Her World.