How to Use ruffled in a Sentence

ruffled

adjective
  • That, plus the ruffled sleeves make this one super stylish.
    Emily Shiffer, womenshealthmag.com, 26 Apr. 2023
  • For the big event, the actress wore a semi-sheer dusty blue gown with a ruffled cape.
    Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
  • But the cost of no ruffled feathers is the baggage of guilt and stress for many of these workers.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 May 2024
  • Knot one end of a ribbon and pull one of the wires in ribbon to create a ruffled look.
    Amanda Kingloff, Parents, 2 Feb. 2024
  • The play begins with a spotlight on a burly man in a flowered skirt and a ruffled blouse.
    Jose A. Del Real, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2022
  • In the 1987 video, the newly brunette singer dances in a red ruffled flamenco dress to the sounds of guitar.
    Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2023
  • The vivid, ruffled flowers should appear in about eight weeks.
    Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 21 June 2023
  • The black ruffled dress with contrast stitching is a far cry from the seafoam green chiffon high-low of yore.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2024
  • The Grown-ish star wore a ruffled corset layered over a white tank, which all flowed into her beige trousers.
    Zizi Strater, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2023
  • The collared V-neck dress has built-in shorts, a bra with removable cups, and a tiered, ruffled skirt.
    Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 28 June 2023
  • With that, Scott would add in a ruffled shirt or put Barrymore’s hair in a pigtail and bows.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 Oct. 2022
  • The sheer, floor-length number featured a ruffled shoulder and wrist, as well as an open back.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The ruffled straps are also thinner and less fluttery for more of a streamlined look.
    Samantha Sutton, StyleCaster, 15 July 2024
  • The set includes a flutter sleeve crop top with a ruffled hem and billowy drawstring pants with full-length slits on the sides.
    Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 29 July 2023
  • The strapless minidress featured a crushed fabric in metallic gold with elements of red on the ruffled skirt of the dress and the inseam of the caped coat.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Aug. 2024
  • Corbett wore a navy suit while Derek opted for a black suit jacket and long black ruffled skirt.
    Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2023
  • The ruffled gown featured flower-like gatherings at the shoulder and hip, with a full-length skirt and a knee-length slit.
    Maggie Clancy, WWD, 15 Sep. 2024
  • The piece consisted of a glossy red bustier with off-the-shoulder pearl straps and a sparkling crimson skirt made up of ruffled tiers.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 May 2023
  • The dress, which was made up of a ruffled sheer skirt and an off-the-shoulder bodice, was her mother's choice, according to Siwa.
    Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 22 Nov. 2021
  • The eyelet dress is fitted at the waist and features a ruffled hem with scalloped edges that are giving chic doily.
    Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 25 July 2022
  • The ensemble consisted of a sheer white dress with frilly layers and a ruffled trim, plus a large bust cutout.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 July 2023
  • The ruffled tiers add a pop of style and can pair easily with everything from sneakers to heels.
    Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2024
  • Sterling wore an adorable red dress, with matching ruffled red socks.
    Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024
  • In the picture, Rutherford poses in an off-the-shoulder black ruffled dress, black sheer tights and black shoes with lots of buckles on them.
    Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 22 Jan. 2024
  • The ruffled hem and bodycon design are so chic that over 100 people purchased it within the last month.
    Emma Guillen, Peoplemag, 30 June 2024
  • Shine among the New York City lights in this shimmery dress featuring ruffled skirt and glitter shell.
    Rebecca Norris, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023
  • The ruffled hem and high neck give this dress a particularly dressy vibe.
    Aemilia Madden, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 July 2023
  • The cami top has a straight neck, spaghetti straps, and a ruffled hem, while the bikini bottoms have ruffles along the leg openings.
    Olivia Campbell, Parents, 13 May 2024
  • Another attendee wore an all black look in a satin finish with ruffled hemlines, adding a sheen effect as the light hit it in movement.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 8 Sep. 2024
  • Rhodes added print to Celia B’s extravagant, ruffled dresses and breezy caftan styles.
    Samantha Conti, WWD, 19 July 2024

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