DON’T: wear them from head to toe

WITH this trend, go for one subtle ruffle — around the hem of a dress, on the sleeves or adorning the neckline, for instance — rather than tiers of them. Layer after layer of frills — especially in a white or pastel shade, such as this dress chosen for the red carpet by 57- yearold actress Julianne Moore (right) — can very quickly conjure up a look that reminds you of the toilet roll cover your grandma used to have perched on top of the loo.

What’s more, while a single ruffle can subtly enhance your curves and give an outfit flair, lots of them have the effect of hiding your figure and making you look straight-up-and-down.