shades of lace

Shades of Lace

shades of lace

Christian Dior, in his classic The Little Dictionary Of Fashion, on lace: “I love lace for evening dresses…for a cocktail frock…or for a blouse.  I am not so keen on it for trimmings–it easily looks old-fashioned.  A little lace collar can look charming on a black frock but it must be chosen with discretion–you don’t want to look like Little Lord Fauntleroy!  Under a black suit or with a full skirt for parties, a lace blouse can look charming.  But being a rich and elaborate material it should only be used for very simple styles.  When a fabric is fancy in itself it needs simplicity of design to show it to its best advantage.  It is the same with an evening dress–choose a style of great simplicity; no complicated drapes or complicated cutting.”  Add TL’s Spring 2013 lace manifesto:  more is more.

shades of lace

MSGM Neon Pleated Lace Top $306 at Matches; Paul & Joe Biche Lace and Twill Straight Leg Pants $410 at Net-a-Porter

shades of lace

Valentino Cotton Blend Lace Jumpsuit $4,980 at Net-a-Porter; Kotur Margo Floral Lace Clutch $395 at Net-a-Porter; Valentino Garavani Embroidered Slipper $599 at Farfetch

shades of lace

Erdem Narissa Lace 3/4 Sleeve Top $1,315 at Matches; No. 21 Bi-color Lace Skirt Was $1,092 Now $546 at Matches

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