Straight Wedding Dresses with Lace
Lace wedding dresses are suitable for almost all brides. They emphasize femininity, beauty and grace. Straight wedding dresses with lace fit almost any figure and brides of all ages.
History of origin
Straight wedding dress has its roots in the distant past. Perhaps this is the oldest silhouette that exists today.
In the tribes of the ancient Slavs, the indigenous population of America, and even in Egypt, brides wore fairly identical outfits with a simple but sophisticated cut. Such straight tunic models were often massively decorated with various embroideries and ornaments.
Nevertheless, the modern concept of a direct wedding dress was born thanks to the famous fashion designer Mario Fortuny. It was he who, back in 1907, showed an outfit called Delphos. The fashion of those times was shocked by the designer's decision, and therefore this model quickly became widely known, turned into a real sensation. When Merlin Monroe appeared on the scene, a straight dress, complemented by refined gloves and a fairly long train, immediately turned out to be in trend.
It was Fortuny who gave the brides freedom, removed a number of restrictions, used incredibly soft fabrics, flowing lines. The drapery was also an important element.
These straight-shaped dresses have characteristic geometric solutions. The silhouette is based on a wide or narrow rectangle, depending on the bride herself, in fact. The folds fall neatly downward and this blends in with the vertical lines. As a result, the bride is like a Roman or even an ancient Greek goddess statue.By the way, the dress can visually lengthen the silhouette, and therefore it is perfect even for those whose height is not great.
Modern wedding straight dresses with lace are made with different lengths, complemented with trains, veils, tunics, and exquisite boleros.
Many famous designers still draw inspiration from the model Mario Fortuny. His image of the bride has become a real property of the world of wedding fashion and not only.
Length
Straight long wedding dresses with lace are the embodiment of a classic that is always relevant. Often these are fairly restrained models that do not use additional components. The only exception is the loop.
But there is one important point - such solutions are suitable not only for girls with a slender and even miniature figure. Sheath dress is also suitable for brides of large physique with curvaceous shapes. They can also take a closer look at the universal model in the Empire style. The most important thing is to choose more drapery for it in order to achieve the desired effect.
In models of the length of midi and mini completely lace, you can use a variety of textures of the material. Classic large floral designs are not excluded, as well as magnificent motives of complex techniques.
When choosing an outfit for your figure, pay attention to old French and German patterns in a modern version. Their sophisticated and discreet lightness is perfect for a wedding dress. For girls who are not afraid of fashionable experiments, motives and patterns made in classic Irish and Russian styles will definitely suit. The Vologda lace is worth noting here.
Who suits
Nowadays young brides pay close attention to straight dresses with lace. They are universal, that is, they are suitable for girls of any height and shape. But still, there are certain recommendations:
- Tall brides should give preference to straight models to the floor, complemented by a back or top made of lace and a train;
- If the girl is short, then the best choice is a dress above the knee, which is completely decorated with lace or with openwork elements;
Keep in mind that dense lace gives visually fullness, and therefore only on slender girls a lace long outfit will look perfect. But owners of curvaceous forms should not worry, because a partially straight lace outfit on the knee or a straight model with a small pattern will help to make the silhouette slimmer. Openwork is located on the bodice or skirt, but it must necessarily differ by several tones.
Straight models with inserts
If the bride is too critical of her figure and an outfit made of dense lace is unacceptable for her, in this case it is best for the lace to play the role of inserts. The model itself will be original, not boring, and contrasting inserts generally work wonders. Even if the lace color differs by one tone from the main color of the dress, it will be clearly visible.
The essence of using inserts is the ability to emphasize the merits with their help.... For example, if there is excess weight on the sides, the presence of inserts will allow them to be visually removed.
When the figure allows you not to think about the need to hide problem areas, there are plenty of options with lace in straight styles.
The dress can be completely white, and the inserts used will be milky or creamy, but it can also be pastel. Due to such techniques, the figure looks slimmer and more graceful.
We place openwork accents
So, lace can emphasize figure flaws, or it can hide them. But it can also enhance the beauty of other fabrics and textures. It is not surprising that designers often use it as an insert or as an element of decoration.
The lace technique can be very diverse. Sleeves made of thin lace will be appropriate even for a summer wedding, especially for brides with delicate skin. Well, for winter, this is ideal.More often they become the choice of those who plan a wedding in the church. This allows you to give the image of restraint, without depriving the sophistication.
Sleeves can be short. For example, wing-sleeves look bright and original, serve as a real decoration for a dress made in a rather modest way. Just keep in mind that the dress and sleeves must adhere to the same style, otherwise this accessory will be inappropriate.
A straight model with a lace top will highlight a thin waist and a beautiful neckline. It can be with or without sleeves. Alternatively, the openwork bodice can gradually turn into the smooth fabric from which the skirt is made. On the other hand, the bodice can also have openwork appliqués that focus on the desired area.
Girls with beautiful posture should definitely emphasize her open or closed lace back.
In the first case, lace will be able to set off the cutouts, making a more revealing silhouette out of a rather strict outfit. Just keep in mind that it is appropriate to open the back only when the figure is perfect and the skin is well-groomed.
And in the case of a closed back, translucent lace fabrics are used. It looks elegant, feminine and a little mysterious, but with a touch of sexuality.
It should be noted that the illusion of a naked back with an exquisite openwork pattern will create a unique image.
You need to add volume to the hips, choose a model with a peplum. It gives the waist and hips grace, shapes the figure, emphasizes the feminine curves. The spectacle is magnificent, especially if the bride's figure is appropriate.
Basque suits well those with rather narrow hips and flat buttocks. Don't forget to complement the look with high heels, which will visually make your legs look longer.
If you like the straight model without lace, but want to add a touch of sophistication, use a bolero. Guipure is also an excellent material for creating capes, shawls, ponchos, over the shoulders of the bride.
If you have chosen a deep neckline, but at the same time you will be getting married in a church, then you cannot do without such an element. In addition, translucent capes accentuate the shoulders and also allow you to see the silhouette of the dress itself.
Lace trains add solemnity alongside, focus on the bride, emphasize her femininity and uniqueness.
Just keep in mind that wearing a train is not as easy as it seems. It is better to practice a few days before the celebration, so that on the wedding day itself you do not reproach yourself for your own choice. Find someone to help carry the train if it is very long. As practice shows, this task is entrusted to children, girlfriends or witnesses.
Fashion trends
Fishnet fabrics have long been considered expensive and sophisticated additions to bridal gowns. So white lace has deservedly entered the world of wedding fashion and is very popular among brides.
Every year and almost every new season, designers offer something new, changing the length, playing with the neckline, offering a wide variety of options for using lace.
For several seasons, one of the main trends has been lace bodices, which cover the neckline somewhat and create a second line of cutouts in the chest area. As a rule, it is a bateau or boat shape.
Outfits made entirely of lace also remain relevant. Although no less spectacular are models with lace up to the hips or waist.
Another good way to make a lace outfit even more attractive is to complement it with embroidery from silk or metallic threads, appliques and skirts made using two lace fabrics at once.
Take a closer look at lace jackets, complemented by short, long or three-quarter sleeves, for capes and boleros, which allow you to choose an off-the-shoulder dress even in the cold season. They will not only decorate the image, but also will not let you freeze.
Accessories
The straight silhouette of the wedding dress creates a sophisticated image of the bride.In this case, jewelry must be selected and used carefully, so as not to spoil the beauty.
It is worth remembering that lace itself has many patterns, so an excessive amount of accessories will only break the harmony.
The ideal accessory for a lace straight dress is pearls, as well as jewelry made of white gold and precious stones. They should not be flashy, made in neutral shades.
Another way to spruce up an outfit is to use a veil that has lace trim on it. Just make sure that the patterns on the dress match the patterns on the veil. Ideally, they should be identical.
Straight Wedding Dresses and their variations have been covered in another article. Read and borrow ideas!
Lace is sexy and sophisticated. In the direct version of the dress, an emphasis is placed on it. Translucency adds intrigue to the image.