A Fashion-Forward Take on the Ruffled Top Trend

Ruffled tops are a major hit among fashion girls this season—all of our editors included. They add a whimsical, romantic touch to any outfit, which is an easy way to make more of a statement. In fact, this style of top is exactly why this street style shot caught our eye. The only difference here is that this muse brought her striped ruffled top to the next level with the help of some fashion-forward pieces.

If you're all about pushing the fashion envelope when it comes to your personal style, forgo wearing a similar ruffled top with the expected pair of jeans and polished shoes. Instead, style the top with a high-waisted pair of paper bag pants, a chic chain-strap bag, and a pair of cool, contrasting lace-up shoes.

Scroll through for a look at the inspiring street style photo and our picks for pulling it off.

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(Image credit: Collage Vintage)

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(Image credit: Collage Vintage)

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How would you wear a ruffled top? Tell us in the comments below!

Jennifer Camp Forbes
Contributing Editor

Jennifer Camp Forbes is currently the shopping updates editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities for over a decade, including creative director and various editor roles. She’s well-known as a shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups, digital moodboards, and extensive knowledge of up-and-coming brands, plus the new arrivals sections of the chicest retailers. Jennifer has had a lifelong interest in fashion which led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion. While she has called Los Angeles and New York City home in the past, she currently works remotely from Massachusetts. When she’s not obsessing over and writing about her latest fashion finds, she is delighting in raising two little ones with her highschool sweetheart, perusing TikTok religiously, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, creating abstract photographs, and eating the best Mexican food she can get her hands on.