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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
22 Comments
Your maternity style is SO chic!! I love theses dresses – so pretty
Hope you and your family are keeping well
Lyndi
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So many cute looks!
The denim look is such a go-to for me!
XX Angelica
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I’ve had this dress in my Nordstrom cart foreverβthink I should finally check out considering it’s triple points time! π
Cheryl Shops | http://www.cherylshops.net
Your ruched dresses are so flattering on you! I just love the leopard print one! You’ve worn them all in such cute ways!
This style looks perfect on you. I like the style and it’s so flattering in any design. Thanks for sharing and hosting. Jacqui x
I was looking at this Leith dress for awhile and I am kicking myself for not buying it when Nordstrom had it on sale for an extra 25% off. My favorite are the ruching on the dress. I am self conscious of my tummy area and I love how the ruching creates a flattering look. Your leopard dress is my favorite! Itβs such a fun dress and pairs so well with red. Swoon! I hope you and your family are staying safe and well. Happy Wednesday!
Maureen | http://www.littlemisscasual.com
Aw I love it layered with a kimono!
Hands down my favorite dress ever! Love all the different ways you styled it <3
Green Fashionista
I love those ruched dressed (on everyone else…I keep trying, but no go) You wear them absolutely beautifully!!! Lots of great ways to style them in this post. XO
These dresses are all beautiful on you Amy! I have been tempted by the rusched dress myself. Love the kimono wit it, need to buy that! I love the leopard one of course! Hope you are your family are well.
jess xx
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Ruching is so flattering, anyway, and to accommodate a baby bump it works so well. You look stunning in all of your dresses!
All these ruched dresses look incredible on you!! You styled them so well!
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That Leith dress is seriously the best! I have it in so many colors and it’s just so flattering on all figures and baby bumps!!
Rosy OutlookΒ
they are cute dresses on you! I really like the olive one with the lace kimono π i’m finding dresses are good for when I do get out the house as I can just throw them in the washing machine when I get home to try reduce the risk of bringing in germs!
Hope that your week is going well π It’s another week of working from home here!
I haven’t worn my ruched dresses in a while and this is inspiring me to pull them out of my closet! All of these looks are beautiful! I love the first outfit with the lace kimono!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Amy Ann, these ruched dresses all look so fabulous on you! I am dying over your lacy kimono! And I love the leopard dress and this style dress with denim or leather moto jackets. So much wonderful style inspiration! Thanks for sharing.
Shelbee
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Love that lace kimono. You’ve styled this dress so well! I was debating on getting the white and may have to pull the trigger.
Meagan
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I haven’t worn a dress in a while, but I can’t wait until I can get out of my house again and start wearing some spring dresses. I love all the ways you’ve styled yours!
Iβm crazy for ruching, my skirt today has it. I adore all these cute and beautiful dresses! Thinking of you extra my beautiful friend.
You look so beautiful in that gorgeous lace kimino. In fact you carry off those dresses to perfection, gosh I wish I were tall! Take care of yourself and keep well Amy Ann
Pamela x
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