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Are Ruched Dresses Flattering?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 7 min read
Are Ruched Dresses Flattering?

Dresses with Ruching
It may seem counter-intuitive to wear a dress with gathered folds of fabric, but many figures are flattered by ruching that draws the eye toward the center of the body or toward a narrow part of the body. Ruching may also have the effect of concealing figure details behind the fabric.

Does ruching make you look slimmer?

One of my favorite tricks is ruching. Ruched dresses like this one from Anthropologie or this one from Express can help you look thinner OR hide flaws – if the ruching is in the right places. This dress had it down one side and was flattering in the waist/stomach area.

What kind of dresses make you look slimmer?

Choosing fabrics: Wearing dresses that are made of thin fabrics that are darker in color will always make you slim. Silk, satin, crepe and chiffon will never fail to make you look slim and lean. Sleeve and neck styles: Avoid necklines that are too deep especially if you're top heavy.

Maya Lin-Takahashi
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Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.