How To Ace: A Ruched Bodycon Dress

One of the key tactile trends of the season is ruching. Making appearances from Dior to Balenciaga, the curtain-style pleats decorated crinoline gowns and skin- tight maxi dresses alike. At Givenchy, creative director Matthew Williams turned the glove effect of ruching into sexy, one-piece gloved-sleeve tops and dresses – witty! Meanwhile, at Balmain, fringe-style threads and leather cords mimicked the drapery of the ruching technique, alongside body- con pieces that showed ruched panels spliced in diagonals, with one particular look sporting peek-a-boo cut-outs too.

Trend Update by Fashion Stylist & Writer Sharon Tulasidas

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"A summer-ready bod is essential for acing this trend. Otherwise, there are contour undergarments, or oversized outerwear (a la Dion Lee’s moto jacket) to the rescue." -  Sharon

Givenchy

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Balmain

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Dior

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Atlein

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STYLE IT UP

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Sharon says: “Go low-key on accessorising and let your ruched pieces do all the talking.”

Toga ruched midi dress, $3,839, Bottega Veneta

Kelly Elan Chamkila goatskin bag, price unavailable, Hermes

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Iconica gold and diamond earrings, Pomellato

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Sparkle satin and leather sandals, $2,800, Louis Vuitton

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Maison Margiela x Gentle Monster sunglasses, $640, Gentle Monster

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