I have been living in easy and flattering ruched dresses lately with the baby. They are extra wonderful for pregnancy, but also great for regular non-maternity wear. Today I figured I would round up some ideas about how to style a ruched dress.
![how to style a ruched dress, how to style a bodycon dress, how to style a fitted dress, flattering fitted dresses](https://i0.wp.com/www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/how-to-style-a-ruched-dress.jpg?fit=683%2C1024&ssl=1)
![ruched dress with kimono](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/green-ruched-dress-1-683x1024.jpg)
![ruched dress for summer](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/green-ruched-dress-3-683x1024.jpg)
![ruched dress for summer](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/green-ruched-dress-3-683x1024.jpg)
Bodycon Dress Details
Whatever you call them, ruched, bodycon, or fitted, this exact dress was last seen in black here. It’s currently on sale for just $39, and I have had the same long sleeve version in grey for 4 years. I wore it all through my pregnancy with Ivy Jean and after. It’s just that good!! I am wearing a size medium here so that it has stretch for the pregnancy, but a small would work regularly. It really depends on how to want it to fit.
![bodycon dress with kimono, fitted dress, how to style a fitted dress](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/green-ruched-dress-2-683x1024.jpg)
![bodycon dress with kimono, fitted dress, how to style a fitted dress](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/green-ruched-dress-2-683x1024.jpg)
How to Wear a Ruched Dress
Layer with Kimono
For spring and summer warmer weather, I love to layer a ruched dress with a breezy kimono. This white one is just $25 from Amazon.
![ruched dress with sandals](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/green-ruched-dress-683x1024.jpg)
![ruched dress with sandals](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/green-ruched-dress-683x1024.jpg)
Pair with a Jean Jacket, Leather, or Utility Jacket
I love adding any cute jacket to a bodycon type dress. When something is really fitted, sometimes it just helps to have that extra layer. You can add a jean jacket around your waist, on, or another favorite jacket. Really anything works!
![ruched dress styled casually](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/black-ruched-dress-3-684x1024.jpg)
![ruched dress styled casually](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/black-ruched-dress-3-684x1024.jpg)
![fitted dress with sneakers](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/leopard-dress-6-684x1024.jpg)
![fitted dress with sneakers](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/leopard-dress-6-684x1024.jpg)
![](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/black-ruched-dress-1024x1024.jpg)
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Dress it up with Heels
You guys know I love a good dress, and I love the excuse to dress up. Recently I shared this leopard dress above and below styled two ways. You can wear sneakers or dress it up with heels. Previously I have shared a gorgeous red dress with side ruching and a pink dress with front ruching both made to be on the dressier end.
![dress up a fitted dress, leopard dress with heels](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/leopard-dress-684x1024.jpg)
![dress up a fitted dress, leopard dress with heels](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/leopard-dress-684x1024.jpg)
![red ruched dress, red dress with heels, fitted dress](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Eliza-J-Dress-2-684x1024.jpg)
![red ruched dress, red dress with heels, fitted dress](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Eliza-J-Dress-2-684x1024.jpg)
![ruched floral dress, maternity fashion outfit ideas](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/bright-pink-WAYF-dress-1-683x1024.jpg)
![ruched floral dress, maternity fashion outfit ideas](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/bright-pink-WAYF-dress-1-683x1024.jpg)
Try a Layer + Boots in Winter
Below is the same dress I mentioned. It is the green and black but in long sleeve. I love adding a winter layer like a poncho or cardigan and boots during the cooler months.
![ruched dress for winter](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/poncho-dressy-6.1-683x1024.jpg)
![ruched dress for winter](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/poncho-dressy-6.1-683x1024.jpg)
![ruched dress with poncho](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/grey-dress-poncho-otk-boots-569x1024.jpg)
![ruched dress with poncho](https://www.straightastyleblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/grey-dress-poncho-otk-boots-569x1024.jpg)
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22 Comments
Wonderful article! The dresses you wear all look so beautiful.
These are all so pretty on you dear. The last look is definitely my fave!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com