Who doesn’t love lace? What’s not to love? It can be demure and feminine, in-your-face sexy, or deeply romantic. It’s been a wedding dress favourite forever – hence the current exhibition at the V&A – captivating royalty (remember Kate), celebrities such as Lily Allen, and brides and bridesmaids everywhere. Now prom dresses can join the party too, having crossed the Atlantic at last.
Lace can enhance what you wear in the form of added panels and insets, or it can be the outfit itself. If that feels over the top, dress down with distressed denim, or wear under a leather jacket. Move from the safety of pristine white to adventures in colour. What can we say about red lace? Try rust, tan or brown over pink fabric, navy over green, black over cream, nude over white, and don’t stop there.
The nature of the material dictates simple accessories, but they still need to be well picked. Silver sandals look stunning with white lace, while ankle boots add weight to gossamer lightness. Go classic in a little black dress and heels, or opt for the elegance of a maxi. This season’s heavy-textured weave hangs well and is easy to wear, so look for detailed patterns and wide nets.
Add a broiderie anglaise edging to shorts, or team them with a lace cami instead. While we’re thinking of summer, cap a lacy sun dress with a wide-brimmed straw hat, or turn your tunic into a mini dress. Finish with chunky bangles, and add an anklet for a touch of class. A fringed crop will wow, or for cooler evenings, pull a short jersey over your openwork mini. If you don’t have the nerve for a lace bra top, compromise in a sheer shirt over a patterned top.
Lace lends itself well to a bohemian style, so release your inner hippy, or go for antique styling. Metallic thread was spotted on the runways, but even this contemporary twist harks back to the sixties. Darker shades will give you a chance to discover your goth side, if you mix with velvet, faux fur, and jewellery. Search markets and second-hand shops for pieces to customise your clothes.
From Burberry’s pastels to House of Holland’s roses, we’ve heard that lace was one of the most discussed trends, and one of the most tweeted words, during London Fashion Week. That can only be good for lace-lovers like us!
The featured photo is of Harper And Harley Wearing A Lace Lover dress, And Shoes From Isabel Marant
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Jenny Ong is wearing a lace top from StyleSaint, skirt from Jennifer Kate and a bag from Proenza Schouler
Adriana Gastélum is wearing a silk blouse from Capulet, suspender skirt from Maje, sandals from Guess, sunglasses from Karen Walker, clutch from Purificación Garcia
Amy Jackson is wearing a white lace top from H&M, tank top from Free People, jeans from Zara and the handbag is from Marc Jacobs
Mafalda Castro is wearing a black lace dress from Sheinside and bikini top from Billabong
Jessica R. is wearing a floral lace top from Sheinside and jeans from TopShop
Audrey Leighton is wearing a dovecote lace dress from SuperDry50, sandals from Primark, basket bag from Damart and sunglasses from Fashion Pills
Natalia Cabezas is wearing white lace top from the Ibiza Hippie Market and denim shorts from Coosy
Sara Escudero is wearing a white vintage lace dress and a hat from Zara
Julie Sarinana is wearing a lace rose blouse from Aritzia, Levi’s 501’s vintage denim shorts and a clutch from Antik Batik
Jessica R. is wearing a lace underlay dress from DailyLook, bag from Michael Kors, shoes from Schutz and sunglasses from Versace
Jenny Bernheim is wearing a lace embroidered dress from Lovers + Friends, wedges and hat from Zara
Mija is wearing a white embroidered lace top from Isabel Marant Pour H&M, denim cut-offs from One Teaspoon, bag from Celine and white sandals from ASOS
Sonya Esman is wearing a floral embroidered lace dress from Alexis, bag from Dolce & Gabbana and a hat from Worth & Worth
Helen Janneson Bense is wearing an embroidered lace trim top from Urban Outfitters, kimono jacket and white denim shorts from Free People
Juliett Kuczynska is wearing a lace blouse dress from UEG, shoes from Kazar and the bag is from Guess
Amy Spencer is wearing a white lace sleeve dress from Free People
Adriana Gastelum is wearing a black lace blouse from Vessos, leather skirt from Maje, bag from Mansur Gavriel and buckle sandals from Andrea
Vanja Milicevic is wearing a lace shirt from Romwe, jeans from Zara and slippers from Grubin
Kim Le is wearing a lace top from ASOS, shoes from DSW and the handbag is from Marc Jacobs
Annabel Rosendahl is wearing a white lace top and shoes from Isabel Marant, beige dress from Whyred and the bag is from Celine
Kenza Zouiten is wearing a lace kimono from Zara, top from TopShop and shorts from Bershka
Amber Fillerup Clarke is wearing a black lace dress from Shopbop, shoes from DKNY, clutch from Clare Vivier and sunglasses from Karen Walker
Christina Caradona is wearing lace top and shorts from Express, hat from Worth And Worth and the bag is from Stela 9
Sara Escudero is wearing a denim jacket from Urban Outfitters, lace dress from Olive Clothing and a leopard print clutch from Clare Vivier
Janni Deler is wearing a white lace dress from Sanne Alexandra, bag from Chicwish and sunglasses from Rayban
Felicia Åkerström is wearing a black lace skirt and shirt from Sheinside, bag from Louis Vuitton
Vanja Milicevic is wearing a white lace top from Sheinside and shorts from Primark
Kristina Bazan is wearing a red lace dress from Guess, blazer from Minusey and sunglasses from Céline
Jessica R is wearing a pale blue floral lace top from Sheinside and high waist denim shorts
Adriana Gastellum is wearing a pink lace top and denim shorts from Forever21
Negin Mirsalehi is wearing an embroidered tulle lace dress from River Island, nude mules from TopShop and a matching bag from Céline
Jasmine Tosh is wearing a white lace dress from For Love & Lemons
Doina Ciobanu is wearing a black lace dress from Rhea Costa and a green clutch from Bochic
Kim Le Is Wearing a black lace dress from Windsor and shoes from Christian Loboutin
Courtney Trop is wearing a lace top from Isabel Marant, shorts from Res Denim, shoes from Valentino and bag from Givenchy
Marianela Is Wearing A White Dress With Lace Trims From TFNC London
Alexandra Pereira Is Wearing A White Lace Skirt From Strena, A Jumper From Anine Bing And A Bag From Dayaday
Aimee Song Is Wearing A Chalk Lace Dress
Annabelle Fleur Is Wearing Pale Pink Lace T-Shirt From Shoshanna, Skinny Jeans To Match From Genetic And Boy Flap Bag From Chanel
Jessica Stein Is Wearing A Line Lace Skirt From Liv And Top From Mila
Collage Vintage Is Wearing A White Vintage Lace Dress, Boots From Isabel Marant, Bag From Céline And Sunglasses From Karen Walker
Johanna Olsson Is Wearing Black Leather Pants From Mango, Lace Detail Under T-Shirt From Pull & Bear And Sunglasses From Yves Saint Laurent
We Wore That is Wearing A Blue Lace Trimmed Slip Dress From Reformation And Birkenstocks
Jessica Stein Is Wearing Lace Top From Lover, Denim Jeans From Nobody, Shoes From Windsor And Clutch From Clare Vivier
HapaTime Is Wearing A Lace Blouse From DKS And Denim Shorts From Abercrombie & Fitch
Seams For A Desire Is Wearing Khaki Shirt From Zara, Lace Shorts From H&M, Bag By Su-Shi And Hat From Oysho
Kayture Is Wearing Beige Lace Top And Shorts From Chloé, Shoes From Hugo Boss And Leopard Print Bag From Jummy Choo
We Wore That Wearing A Black Lace Dress From Pixie Market And Matching Hat From TopShop
Lace And Locks Is Wearing Lace Maxi Dress From Revolve
Song Of Style Is Wearing Cami From Insight Liberty, Lace Cut-off Shorts From Free People
Song Of Style Wearing White Lace Top And Panama Jeans By Buffalo Jeans
FashionVibe Is Wearing Lace Summer Dress And Boots From Zara, Bag From Proenza Schouler
Fake Leather Is Wearing White Organza Lace Skirt From TopShop, Leather Sandals From SixtySeven And Mini Bag From Coach
Little Black Boots Wearing Lace Precioso Dress From Love & Lemons
Get That Lace Sundress Ready Via SurfStitch
The Blonde Salad Is Wearing Lace Shorts And Chiffon Shirt By DVF
Lace Dress Summer Is Here Unknown Model/Photographer
Sanna Tranlov Wearing Lace Dress From Make Way for Bubbleroom
Lace Summer Dress and Little Leather Jacket Photography By Tommy Ton
Lace Jumper From Zinke Via Peace Love Shea
Sanne Tranlov In Lace Dress
Australian Vydia Rishie In Lace Sabo Skirt And Knit Top From Alice in the Eve
Peace Love Shea In Lace Shirt By Alexis And Skirt From MLLE Mademoiselle
The Mandarine Girl Wearing Lace Top And Denim Shorts From Sheinside
Kristina Bazan is wearing a blue lace dress from Sheinside and golden shoes from Jimmy Choo
Walk In Wonderland Wearing Lace Top And Jeans From Calvin Rucker, Bag And Belt From B-low the Belt, Shoes From Chelsea Paris, And Sunglasses From Quay Australia
Street Style March 2014 The Brazilian Way Fashion Couture In Moikana Dress And GuidoMaggi Boots
Bohemian Lace Top Style Via Bohemian Diesel
Lace Top From Free People
The Mysterious Girl Street Style 18th March, 2014
