My City August 2022

Sugarlips Nani Ruffle Skirt

THML Embroidered Bal loon-Sleeve Top

Sugarlips Kailua Ruffle Dress

Gretchen Scott Ruffle-Neck Sundial Dress

Ah, the ru es! As a young girl in the ‘80s, one of us had a much-loved ru ed skirt; the matching top had “My Little Pony” on the front. Fortunately, we can still embrace ru es today and leave the “kiddie” look behind. Ru es. Are. Everywhere! ƒey are adorning necklines, on sleeves, hemlines, down the front of a top – there’s no limit to where you’ ll †nd them. At SHIFT, we think the ru e trend is so much fun because it is youthful, but you can control how youth ful an out†t is by the placement and number of ru es. ƒe simple ru ed neckline of the Gretchen Scott Sundial dress adds a touch of fun and interest to the elegant silhouette. ƒe neckline and cascading ru es on the THML Smocked Confetti Flutter top are perfect for adding a special touch to your favorite jeans. If you’re really a ru e (and ’oral!) fan, check out the Sugarlips Nani ru ed skirt. It ’s the best way to elevate your favorite tee.

One more trend from yesteryear that we can’t ignore is the pu–ed sleeve. It’s a fun way to add interest to an otherwise basic style, like the striped Du˜eld Lane Jordan top – a great addition to your white jeans for summer. Want to get more creative with your sleeves? You can’t beat the THML Embroidered Balloon Sleeve top.ƒe vibrant colors pair perfectly with any neutral bottom. So, after your next shopping trip, pull on your new fa vorite ru ed, ’oral pu–ed-sleeve top, turn on an episode of your favorite ‘80s or ‘90s sitcom (remember those?) and let the nostalgic memories of a simpler time wash over you. ® Shannon White is an architect, designer and fashionista – a small but mighty cheerleader of all things Flint! Holding both Bachelor of Science and Master of Architecture degrees from the University of Michigan, she is the founder of the FUNchitecture design firm and co-founder of she-powered Downtown Flint retail business, SHIFT.

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