Sundress with lace

The art of lace-making originates from ancient times (after all, people have always tried to decorate their clothes). Even in Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece, geometric patterns of colored and gold threads were laid out on canvases. The lace we are accustomed to appeared in the 15th century in Flanders, at first it was intertwined linen and silk threads, then they began to use cotton.

At that time, lace was an expensive pleasure; it only adorned the clothes of very wealthy people.

Lace clothing is very much in demand by modern women. After all, she, like nothing else, emphasizes their elegance and grace. Especially the fair sex love lace sundresses. This seductive type of clothing can create a unique feminine look that will be appropriate in a variety of situations.

Such a thing as a sundress with lace has its own characteristics. If you are short, a lace placket will lengthen your silhouette. The lace belt will accentuate the waist, visually make the figure more slender. Thin girls can safely wear a dress with frills and lush lace ruffles.

Models with a low waist in dark tones will mask the excess volume of the abdomen and hips. Sundresses with lace on the side of the garment are also slimmed down. Lace inserts on the back and chest always add style to the look.

When sewing sundresses, delicate lace can be used in different ways. The thing can be completely laced. It looks very bold, and only a girl with an impeccable figure can afford such a model (usually tight). Most ladies choose sundresses with a case. Sundresses with a lace bodice look original, while lace elements are located more rarely on the skirt.

Sundresses with lace can be of different lengths. Floor-length models will be appropriate for a festive occasion, midi length with lace fragments is an option for everyday wear. Mini sundresses with lace appliqués on the back are perfect for a disco party or a fashionable party.

Consider the main types of lace that the fashion industry uses when sewing clothes.

• French lace Alencon in the form of a mesh with floral patterns (convex flowers and leaves due to the use of a thicker thread), decorated with beads and sequins.
• Spanish (graceful interweaving of gold and silver threads).
• Battenberg (similar patterns from linen threads).
• Shiffley (lace with a base - gauze fabric).
• Chantilly (base - mesh).
• Eye lace (or lace sewing: holes are cut out on the material, which are embroidered after pre-overcasting).
• The famous Irish lace with fantasy patterns on mesh fabric (magic flowers, fairy birds, intricate ornaments)
• Tatting (lace, for which the shuttle method is used, is used mainly for finishing belts).
• The most valuable thing is handmade lace, woven using a special technique (crocheted, on bobbins or with a special fork).

Lace sundresses can be made from a variety of materials: cotton, satin silk, viscose, linen. They all go well with lace. Moreover, linen models with lace elements especially attract ladies with their elegant simplicity.

When it comes to color, fashion designers offer solid and multi-colored options. The combination in a sundress of contrasting colors looks very impressive. For example, a white sundress can be decorated with black, red, blue elements. The always stylish black model with lace in white, pink, beige tones looks incomparable, suitable for a festive occasion, presentation. Sundresses in saturated colors (coral, bright green, yellow) with lace trim at the bottom are also attractive in their own way.

You can play with the combination of lace and print. For example, a polka dot sundress with a black lace inset at the back will create a playful look. The checked model will be in harmony with the lace neckline.

Stylists recommend blondes to choose light options with bright lace. The brunette will be adorned with a dark sundress with multi-colored lace fragments.

A sundress with lace itself looks exquisite, so you can combine it with graceful shoes or stiletto sandals and expensive jewelry (gold items, bracelets with inserts of natural stones, long earrings). A lace sundress will also look harmonious with beads in several strands, a silk scarf around the neck or a chiffon stole. As for the headdress, you can wear a stylish hat. In cool weather, you can put an openwork jacket on top of such a thing.

A white sundress with lace can be combined with a short denim jacket or boleros in bright colors. The waist can be accentuated with a thin strap. It is better to choose smooth underwear under a lace sundress, while lace will look vulgar. As for the bag, with such clothes, a large one will look inappropriate, it is better to choose a miniature, leather or printed textile.