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Frills: coming soon to a garment near you. But they don't need to be girly.
Spring's new ruffles are structured, supersized and fuss-free.
Let Harriet Stewart show you how they're done.
Neutralise sheer, feminine fabrics with a sporty crop top just visible underneath. Keep jewellery to a minimum.
Satin blouse, £105, Miss Sixty. Polyester top (worn underneath), £26, Topshop. Polyester trousers, £99, Cos
Minimalists will love this simple structured frill. Dress it down with vintage Levi's 501s.
Cotton-twill top, £210, Solace. Denim jeans, £89, Levi's. Gold-plated drop earrings, £200, Atelier Swarovski by Jean Paul Gaultier. Gold hoop earring, model's own
Frayed denim frills are the opposite of girly. Try mixing two different washes or colours: pale on bottom. darker on top.
Denim jacket, £35, Dorothy Perkins. Cotton skirt, £38, Asos. Denim sandals, £490, Stuart Weitzman
Use flat shoes and a man's shirt to give flamenco frills a boyish edge.
Cotton dress, £65, Finery. Denim skirt, £128, Miss Sixty. Denim shoes, £128, AllSaints. Gold ear cuff, £200, Atelier Swarovski by Jean Paul Gaultier
Ditch the jacket in favour of a thick utility over-shirt. Sew on your own patches for added originality.
Cotton jacket, £250, Zadig & Voltaire. Neoprene and suede-mix top, £359, Dagmar. Leather skirt, £295, Topshop Unique. Gold earrings, as before
Get creative with any frills you can find. Here, a neoprene frilled bikini top is layered under a sleeveless dress.
Polyester dress, £48, Topshop. Lycra bikini top (worn underneath), £313, Lisa Marie Fernandez at Selfridges. Polyester-mix trousers (worn underneath), £225, Marc Cain
Offset saccharine shades with trainers and an oversized pinstripe blazer.
Polyester-mix blazer, £300, By Malene Birger. Cotton top (just seen), as before. Polyester-mix trousers, £120, Warehouse. Leather-mix trainers, £66, Adidas
A frilled off-the-shoulder top is a must-buy. Do the unexpected and layer yours underneath a jumpsuit.
Cotton jumpsuit, £149, Marks & Spencer. Cotton top (worn underneath), £280, Club Monaco. Canvas shoes, £355, Stewart Weitzman
Frills and sportswear? Absolutely. Knot a sweatshirt around your waist and wear with relaxed trousers.
Cotton top, £22, Suiteblanco. Cotton sweater (worn around waist), £20, Lindex. Polyester trousers, £150, Michael Michael Kors. Wood and gold earrings, £78, DVF
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