Real Weddings: College sweethearts Ellie and Simon’s Dublin city centre wedding
Real Weddings: College sweethearts Ellie and Simon’s Dublin city centre wedding

Shayna Sappington

Aine Fanning: ‘Lift your head up and recognise the amazing work you’re doing.’
Aine Fanning: ‘Lift your head up and recognise the amazing work you’re doing.’

Leonie Corcoran

Page Turners: ‘Ordinary Saints’ author Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin
Page Turners: ‘Ordinary Saints’ author Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin

Sarah Gill

Team IMAGE share their favourite haircare products
Team IMAGE share their favourite haircare products

Sarah Gill

In Her Shoes: Personal stylist Viorica Caraus on real life rhythms and finding balance
In Her Shoes: Personal stylist Viorica Caraus on real life rhythms and finding balance

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Here’s a step by step guide to achieving a salon worthy blowdry at home
Here’s a step by step guide to achieving a salon worthy blowdry at home

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Peek inside this Killiney home with views of the Sugarloaf and Howth Head
Peek inside this Killiney home with views of the Sugarloaf and Howth Head

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13 of the best events happening around Ireland this weekend
13 of the best events happening around Ireland this weekend

Sarah Gill

Brooke & Shoals founder Alison Banton on success, scents and trusting yourself
Brooke & Shoals founder Alison Banton on success, scents and trusting yourself

Edaein OConnell

Annabelle Fleur: A week in my wardrobe
Annabelle Fleur: A week in my wardrobe

Edaein OConnell

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The Shapes Of Spring To Come: Ruffles & Hemlines


By Marie Kelly
02nd Apr 2017
The Shapes Of Spring To Come: Ruffles & Hemlines

Colour adds character and print makes an impression, but silhouette is the most subtly stylish way to define your new-season look, says MARIE KELLY.


RUFFLES ARE STRUCTURED

Traditionally romantic ruffles now make a bold contemporary statement for this season. Architectural shapes add definition and modernity to otherwise understated pieces. The more sculptural your silhouette, the better. Take inspiration from Emanuel Ungaro’s exaggerated necklines.

Offthe-shoulder ruffled cotton top, Paul & Joe, €235 at net-a-porter.com

HEMLINES ARE LONG

Maxi lengths always make a strong appearance in spring/summer, and this season is no different. But at this year’s shows, an ankle- grazing skirt was the most popular cut on the catwalks. For an easy summer look, choose a Chloe?-esque style skirt that balances fluidity with a flash of ankle – the most petite part of a woman’s leg.


See more from The Shapes Of Spring To Come in the April issue of IMAGE magazine, on shelves nationwide now.