A trend round-up to inspire you for late summer 2010, but also a trend that you'd be a miss not to carry in to Autumn / Fall 2010/2011 : lace dresses and lace skirts.
Right now you're thinking that is nothing new. And you're right. It is an extension of the sheer trends that has, for some time firmly cemented itself as its own,independent trend. So what follow is, instead more about how to wear the trend now, and how to set yourself apart from the masses-so that you can bring it forwards and into a new league.
Types of lace
There are many difference type of lace and various methods for producing it-so many that we want go into them here. The long and short of it is this : it's now less about the stretch, all over lace and more about antique-style lace, fabrics that look like a more traditional needle or bobbin lace (even if they're machine made). Generally go for a wider net, a more unique pattern, a sturdier fabric, rather than thin stretch lace
How to wear it?
The ultimate balance of lace in 2010/2011 is to be romantic but not over girly, sensual but not over suggestion like taking beautifully crafted lace that would have once been part of a garment and making it the only layer. The lace isn't an added detail of a garment. And thus we come to lace skirts and lace dresses. Dare to wear them without a slip underneath. Just keep the cut a little more relaxed or the hem a little longer to maintain that aforementioned balance.
Anna Dello Russo in black dress lace
Olivia Palermo in tiered lace dress
Victoria in vintage lace skirt
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