How to Use ruffled in a Sentence
ruffled
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That, plus the ruffled sleeves make this one super stylish.
— Emily Shiffer, womenshealthmag.com, 26 Apr. 2023 -
For the big event, the actress wore a semi-sheer dusty blue gown with a ruffled cape.
— Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024 -
But the cost of no ruffled feathers is the baggage of guilt and stress for many of these workers.
— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 May 2024 -
Knot one end of a ribbon and pull one of the wires in ribbon to create a ruffled look.
— Amanda Kingloff, Parents, 2 Feb. 2024 -
The play begins with a spotlight on a burly man in a flowered skirt and a ruffled blouse.
— Jose A. Del Real, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2022 -
In the 1987 video, the newly brunette singer dances in a red ruffled flamenco dress to the sounds of guitar.
— Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2023 -
Those who don't don a ruffled shirt are not overly thrown.
— Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024 -
For Glinda, be pretty in pink in a ruffled or puff-sleeve dress.
— Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 17 Oct. 2024 -
The vivid, ruffled flowers should appear in about eight weeks.
— Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 21 June 2023 -
The black ruffled dress with contrast stitching is a far cry from the seafoam green chiffon high-low of yore.
— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2024 -
The Grown-ish star wore a ruffled corset layered over a white tank, which all flowed into her beige trousers.
— Zizi Strater, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2023 -
The collared V-neck dress has built-in shorts, a bra with removable cups, and a tiered, ruffled skirt.
— Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 28 June 2023 -
With that, Scott would add in a ruffled shirt or put Barrymore’s hair in a pigtail and bows.
— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 Oct. 2022 -
The sheer, floor-length number featured a ruffled shoulder and wrist, as well as an open back.
— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2023 -
The ruffled straps are also thinner and less fluttery for more of a streamlined look.
— Samantha Sutton, StyleCaster, 15 July 2024 -
The set includes a flutter sleeve crop top with a ruffled hem and billowy drawstring pants with full-length slits on the sides.
— Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 29 July 2023 -
The strapless minidress featured a crushed fabric in metallic gold with elements of red on the ruffled skirt of the dress and the inseam of the caped coat.
— Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Aug. 2024 -
Corbett wore a navy suit while Derek opted for a black suit jacket and long black ruffled skirt.
— Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2023 -
The ruffled gown featured flower-like gatherings at the shoulder and hip, with a full-length skirt and a knee-length slit.
— Maggie Clancy, WWD, 15 Sep. 2024 -
The piece consisted of a glossy red bustier with off-the-shoulder pearl straps and a sparkling crimson skirt made up of ruffled tiers.
— Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 May 2023 -
The dress, which was made up of a ruffled sheer skirt and an off-the-shoulder bodice, was her mother's choice, according to Siwa.
— Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 22 Nov. 2021 -
The eyelet dress is fitted at the waist and features a ruffled hem with scalloped edges that are giving chic doily.
— Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 25 July 2022 -
The ensemble consisted of a sheer white dress with frilly layers and a ruffled trim, plus a large bust cutout.
— Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 July 2023 -
The ruffled tiers add a pop of style and can pair easily with everything from sneakers to heels.
— Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2024 -
Sterling wore an adorable red dress, with matching ruffled red socks.
— Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024 -
In the picture, Rutherford poses in an off-the-shoulder black ruffled dress, black sheer tights and black shoes with lots of buckles on them.
— Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 22 Jan. 2024 -
The ruffled hem and bodycon design are so chic that over 100 people purchased it within the last month.
— Emma Guillen, Peoplemag, 30 June 2024 -
Shine among the New York City lights in this shimmery dress featuring ruffled skirt and glitter shell.
— Rebecca Norris, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023 -
The ruffled hem and high neck give this dress a particularly dressy vibe.
— Aemilia Madden, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 July 2023 -
Though, a hint of that old whimsical spirit was still present: A ruffled collar peaked out from under the sweater, for a more unexpected touch.
— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2024
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