Fall Trends to Avoid - Ruffles

Caution! 6 Fall Trends to Avoid—and What to Wear Instead

By Robin Monheit
O, The Oprah Magazine | From the October 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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Trend: Short Poofy Ruffles
"It's Madonna at the Costume Institute," Adam says. "This trend is a costume. It's over the top."

Here to Stay: Feminine Frills
The key to ruffles is moderation. A touch here and there is demure and sensuous.

Next: Crazy stilettos

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