It used to be that Lace was reserved for little girl’s birthday frocks or Nanna’s best hankies, but as we move come into this Autumn/Winter season, lace is a key trend that has been either toughened up, re-worked, or re-vamped, for a modern classic twist.
So to assist you, here are a few tips on how to wearing lace this season:
3. Less is more - You should avoid wearing jewellery on lace, as this will probably look over the top. Wear it with minimum jewellery. If you choose to wear jewellery then stud earrings, or a gold bangle can work well. Style hint: Pearls are not good with lace.
5. Black lace stockings are best - Black lace stockings are hot with skirts this winter, but don't ever wear them with a denim skirt. Denim skirt plus black lace stockings is running the risk of looking cheap. Of course, you know to never wear white stockings, unless your going to a dress-up party! Black stockings will always go best with a black skirt - check out the new styles just in at Mr Rose. If your wear black stockings with a black skirt, go for a different coloured top, to avoid looking too Gothic.
6. Top-to-toe lace - If a clothing item is made completely of lace, wear it paired down with simple underclothing and accessories. Make the dress the statement. A nude underslip under a black lace dress is gorgeous paired with nude heels. A touch of a plain bold colours as an accessory can be a great complement too - a bright clutch or heel can set the outfit off. Avoid wearing lace with patterned or print clothing - just too much going on. Lace panels on clothing are a good alternative to full lace garments. Using lace patterned accessories is another great way to incorporate this trend.
Now…no matter how lace has been worn on the catwalk or is merchandised in stores, lace is a very tricky trend that can go from sweet to trashy, trendy to gothic or sexy to matronly very quickly! Lace worn badly can age you, make you appear frumpy, or even a little too vamp!
So to assist you, here are a few tips on how to wearing lace this season:
1. Integrate - The key to wearing lace is to make it the key part of your outfit, the detailing will often lift your look. Stick to neutrals but avoid whites (too bridal). Gray, black, blush, and beige are a good way to go. Check out the amazing gold coloured lace blouson just in at Mr Rose - stunning!
2. Retain the Mystery - avoid showing too much skin, and steer clear of dowdy cuts. If you wear a lace skirt, then cover up on top. If you wear a longer skirt (to your knees) or trousers, then you can show more up top.
2. Retain the Mystery - avoid showing too much skin, and steer clear of dowdy cuts. If you wear a lace skirt, then cover up on top. If you wear a longer skirt (to your knees) or trousers, then you can show more up top.
3. Less is more - You should avoid wearing jewellery on lace, as this will probably look over the top. Wear it with minimum jewellery. If you choose to wear jewellery then stud earrings, or a gold bangle can work well. Style hint: Pearls are not good with lace.
4. Style is in the pattern - Go for fine lace, rather than large chunky patterns. Look to see how much sheen the lace holds too as this can often indicate it is not great quality. It is worthwhile investing in quality lace options rather than cheaper options as it will be a wardrobe staple you will wear and wear. Italian lace is the best. On the subject of hems, another one to avoid is a jagged, uneven cut lace. It can appear medieval which works for very few people.
5. Black lace stockings are best - Black lace stockings are hot with skirts this winter, but don't ever wear them with a denim skirt. Denim skirt plus black lace stockings is running the risk of looking cheap. Of course, you know to never wear white stockings, unless your going to a dress-up party! Black stockings will always go best with a black skirt - check out the new styles just in at Mr Rose. If your wear black stockings with a black skirt, go for a different coloured top, to avoid looking too Gothic.
6. Top-to-toe lace - If a clothing item is made completely of lace, wear it paired down with simple underclothing and accessories. Make the dress the statement. A nude underslip under a black lace dress is gorgeous paired with nude heels. A touch of a plain bold colours as an accessory can be a great complement too - a bright clutch or heel can set the outfit off. Avoid wearing lace with patterned or print clothing - just too much going on. Lace panels on clothing are a good alternative to full lace garments. Using lace patterned accessories is another great way to incorporate this trend.
7. Fits well not tight - choose quality lace that is not too tight on your body, wear it so it skims and flatters, lace can give the illusion of a larger finger if not worn properly.
8. Mix it up - try wearing lace with other fabrics that can toughen up that pretty girl look. A key look is to wear lace with leather. Fantastic under a leather cropped jacket or leather skirt. Also try a lace shirt with a masculine trousers and waistcoat - very feminine but with an edge.
8. Mix it up - try wearing lace with other fabrics that can toughen up that pretty girl look. A key look is to wear lace with leather. Fantastic under a leather cropped jacket or leather skirt. Also try a lace shirt with a masculine trousers and waistcoat - very feminine but with an edge.
