It's a frill thing

Ruffles are back. Big, small, couture-esque and high street fabulous. From huge doorstep wedges to teeny crinkles, frilly tiers are a definite fixture this season. They are loved by celebrities for their easy maintenance as tiers don't crease and not to mention their decadent femininity.

Ruffles are true red-carpet winners and designers such as Alberta Ferretti, Chanel and Marc Jacobs have interpreted the look in their eveningwear collections as seen on celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Eva Longoria and Kirsty Hume, who all share a penchant for their pretty and classic looks. Opt for microsized crinkles that cling flattering to curves, or floppy formless folds that are a modern take on the traditional layered dress.