Good Life: Seasonal Style: Feeling Frilly

This season’s most romantic trend doesn’t have to be fussy. The right accessories and layering pieces can take a ruffled blouse from demure to dazzling.

By Ashley Primis· 10/20/2008, 2:42 a.m.

SAUCY
Tea and Honey ruffled blouse, $130, Sass & Bide She’s So Fine denim vest, $190, Kova & T Oxy nylon leggings, $125, Chandra Wade suede cuff, $65, and Ted Baker Carale boots, $225, all at Echochic.

SWEET
Mint by Jodi Arnold Clara blouse, $330, Catherine Malandrino ribbed jacket, $395, Adam by Adam Lippes pleated skirt, $275, and Kage Sarah clutch,$440, all at Gr amercy. Delman Sema gray kid-suede sling-backs, $375 at Vivi G. Shoes.

SEXY
Samuel Dong laser-cut top, $130, Anlo Willa jeans, $230, Moschino Cheap & Chic gold wedges, $460, Todd Anthony handbag, $270, and two-tone earrings, $295, all at Claire Dickson.

SOPHISTICATED
Badgley Mischka wool jacket, $528, silk top, $388, and wool pants, $298, all at Per Lei Boutique. Delman Gaiety chocolate country-suede boots, $595 at Vivi G Shoes.