Once only reserved for private garments, the doilies on your Grandma’s coffee table, and blushing brides, lace has quickly become fashion’s favourite style. Brands like For Love and Lemons, Nicole Miller, Givenchy, Derek Lam, Elie Saab, Alexander McQueen, and Nicole Miller have given lace a new chance at life. No longer only reserved for sultry meetings in private or for bridal wear, lace in all colours (yes, even white), is an acceptable outfit choice.
You don’t need permission from the fashion lords to wear lace. Between dresses, cardigans, wraps, tanks, you can find a way to incorporate it into just about any outfit. Hello silk slip lace nightie à la RiRi! But if you’re not feeling that bold, (Pro Tip: If Rihanna can do it, so can you) here are a few ideas on how to wear lace this season.
Lace trim
Lace cut-outs are an easy way to rock the lace trend without feeling your grandmother’s doily. This is great for women who love simple pieces as the lace offers a point of interest without being overpowering. The best part about this simple cami is that it can be worn to just about every occasion. Family cookouts, graduation parties, casual dinner dates, or just worn around town because you’re feeling special. Pair a lace trim cami with boyfriend jeans. If you’re feeling like dressing up a little, throw on a pair of pointed toe slingbacks and you’re ready to go from shopping with your besties to date night with ease.
Layered Lace
The semi-transparency of lace designs means you can layer it to have a different colour or material show through from underneath for a sophisticated look. Layering also means you won’t feel as exposed if you’re feeling a tad too shy to fully embrace the lace. A layered lace dress lets you wear the lace trend and still keeps you covered up. This is great for more formal or professional settings where tons of skin isn’t appropriate, or when you really want to show off. You can dress this up with a long necklace. If you’re feeling bold, layer your necklaces starting with a choker, a necklace that hits right in between your collarbone, and one that is longer and hits your mid-chest.
Dressed Up
Amazing things can happen in a lace dress and thanks to brands like For Love and Lemons, lace dresses are no longer seen as something for brides alone. Lace dresses are the ultimate piece every woman needs in her closet arsenal. A lace dress can be worn to graduations, birthday parties, dinner dates, or any other special occasion. Depending on the length and colour of the dress will determine where and which occasion is appropriate for the dress. Bold statement necklaces, earrings, and fun arm candy always look great with this style of dress. Don’t be afraid to show off your style. The world is your runway, baby.
Laced Up in Style
While lace itself may be delicate, it’s no longer a delicate issue as to whether if it’s appropriate to be worn or not. Lace can be worn in full or in delicate trims and looks just as good dressed up or worn casually. Whether you’re dressing up for a special occasion or meeting up with your BFFs, you can style up nearly any occasion with lace detailing.
The point to remember most is this: Wear what you feel comfortable in! If a lace dress makes you feel good, wear it. If you’re more comfortable in a lace cami, that’s fine too. If you don’t want to feel super exposed, find a lace-detailed cardigan. Thanks to the popularity of lace, you can find it on just about any type of garment. And being an adult means you can wear it the way you want with full confidence.
Written by Constante Quirino
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