Ruffles add volume and movement and drama and we love all of those things in appropriate doses. A single ruffle at a hem adds something beautiful without overwhelming. Tiered ruffles create a whole moment. The key is restraint in some cases and full commitment in others, depending entirely on the occasion. These are the ruffled dresses that we think nail the balance. The ones where the ruffles feel like a design decision rather than excess, and where the movement when you walk is genuinely satisfying.