Passionate about mixing things up? Play texture against texture by pairing seriously structured ruffles and fanciful tulle folds. The form-fitting strapless satin gown, about $500, by Jessica McClintock, jessicamcclintock.com, explodes into a trumpet skirt of crisp ruffled gored folds. Shrug, about $770 by Ristarose Couture, gingers-sf.com. Organza hair ribbon, by M&J Trimming, mjtrim.com. Coral earrings set in 14-karat gold-plate, Kay Wicks for Shimmer & Stone, shimmerandstone.com. Gold vermeil gemstone bracelet and 22-karat gold-plate bangle, both by Shimmer & Stone, shimmerandstone.com.
Ruffles
Embrace the spirit of a señorita and select a gown with flirty frills
