Vintage Inspirations: The Ripple Effect VFG Fashion Parade for the week of June 17th

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This week, the VFG Fashion Parade looks at ruching, a Spring/Summer 2019 runway detail with deep vintage roots.

The definition of ruching has evolved: Historically, it was a trim made by pleating bands of fabric and stitching the pleats in place. This band would then be used as a trim on a garment. We now use the term to refer to clothing with areas of fullness pulled in to form a rippled effect. This somewhat blurs ruching’s distinction from shirring and gathering.

Whatever the definition, current designers have been rippling fabric for soft but curve-hugging clothes and draped accessories, especially reminiscent of looks from the 1930s, 40s, 50s, and 80s.

Please join us for ruche hour as we gather to share a shirred thing in fashion!
 
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On Etsy,
an 80s strapless minidress with shirred dropwaist bodice and bubble skirt


This 70s maxidress uses ruching to flatter the bust and soften the tummy area around the bejeweled diamond shape positioned at the solar plexus


At magsrags.net,
This 70s dress by Carlye uses pleating at the shoulders to suggest a strong shoulder ala 1940s, while creating a dramatic cape effect in back


late 70s/early 80s Holly Harp, in neon pink silk jersey, with ruched shoulders, sleeves, and drapey bubble skirt


Ruching and shirring used as trim detail, on this late 30s/early 40s taffeta party dress
 
1950s Blue Nylon Tricot Ruched Empire Nightgown with Floral Embroidered Lace - Size Small
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1950s White Van Raalte Nylon Negligee with Ruched Embroidered Lace Bodice - Size Small
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