Lovely things with ruffles and scalloped edges

  • by mswen
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  • August 25, 2008
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I realized one day that everything I liked in clothing and home decor seemed to have one thing in common: a ruffled or scalloped edge. Here's a roundup of some of my favorites.

A Ruffled Shoe

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The perfect shoe does exist. {Via http://www.topshop.com}

Scalloped Edge Paper

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You no longer have to struggle with unpredictable and often not-sharp-enough scalloped scissors. Bazzill makes cardstock with a mini scallop edge for your card making pleasure.

A Ruffled Apron

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Channel your inner 50’s housewife with this kitschy ruffled apron in 3 tiers of subtle prints. {Via http://www.onewishworld.com}

A Ruffled Blouse

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Perfectly feminine without channelling Queen Victoria. Why save it for work? Paired with jeans and heels or a sleek pencil skirt, this can be dressed up or down. {Shirt by Forever21.}

A Scalloped Card Case

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This case by Lauren Merkin is a sweet way to carry around your business cards, credit cards, or some cash when you don’t need to lug around a bulky wallet.

 

A Scalloped Edge Dress

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This dress by J.Crew is understated with that lovely scallop edge detail. Perfect in just about every way.

A Ruffled Laundry Bag

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This bag by India Rose makes laundry day that much better. And you won’t need to throw it under the bed when guests come. {Buy it at http://www.burkedecor.com}

A Ruffled Jacket

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Go ahead and splurge on this beauty from J.Crew. Italian fabric and classic styling will keep this a closet favorite for years.

Ruffled Slipcovers

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If I could sew well enough, I would make slipcovers for every season and whim possible. These, in particular, boast an adorable ruffle detail around the cushions and are pretty without being too over-the-top. {Via the blog “Sew That’s It”. Read more here: http://sewthatsit.blogspot.com/2008/03/all-ruffled-up.html}

A Ruffled Dress

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Made by Thread, this seersucker fabric gives this dress a more casual vibe, but the ruffle detail keeps it pretty and fun.

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Discussions

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I was watching The West Wing and Mary Louise Parker was wearing this ivory pantsuit that had a scalloped edge along the neckline and I thought “OMG. I WANT THAT SO BADLY.” You would have loved it.

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Oh yes, I love ruffled ANYTHING.

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Cheers for the 21st century – now we can get ruffles and not have clothing weigh more than we do! You’ve listed some really cute stuff here.