How to Wear Lace Dresses

Lace is a kind of decoration that is commonly seen on ladies' clothes. It could be said that very few girls or ladies can refuse this element. Especially lace dresses  that could make ladies look more elegant, have always attracted female’s attention.

With the continuous changes of fashion trends, lace dresses have evolved into many different types and styles today. Lace dresses are also often used in different occasions. From daily commuting to dating parties, and even on wedding dresses, we can often see lace. No matter what style you like, you can almost find your favorite lace dress.

But how to wear a lace dress to achieve the best effect? We also need to know how to accessorize lace dresses and several creative ways to wear them apart from knowing why they are so popular among girls.

The lace has a quite long history as a decoration on clothes. Even on reliefs as early as ancient Babylon and Egypt we can see figures wearing lace costumes. And since a long time ago, lace has had various different patterns. Some lace is decorated with disc-shaped hollow patterns, while others are decorated with snowflake-shaped hollow patterns. Maybe you will not believe that in the 16th and 17th centuries， lace was mostly used on clothes of males. But this is the fact indeed. At that time, since the production process of lace was complicated, the output was very low. Therefore, lace has become an extremely expensive decoration and a symbol of luxury and nobility. As a result, lace was mostly used as a part of the costume of many people on high status such as courtiers or military officers.

After the 18th century, lace appeared more and more frequently on women's gorgeous evening dresses. At the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, as the degree of mechanization of clothing production has greatly increased, the production of lace became much more convenient than before. Therefore, the lace has popularized quickly on women’s clothes. The lace has been used on the necklines, the cuffs, and even the whole dress. Most of the lace at that time was in white, but by the end of the 19th century, colorful lace had already appeared.

Today, lace has been used more widely on various types of clothes including shirts and dresses. There is no doubt that clothes, especially dresses decorated by lace can provide the feeling of elegance. In addition, modern technology allows the combination of lace and embroidery or other techniques. Young ladies in their twenties will look cute and nifty in lace dresses, while ladies in their forties will look sophisticated and elegant. Therefore, lace dresses are suitable for nearly all females. It could be said that lace is a classic element on women's clothes all the time. It has always attracted females due to its beauty and elegance.

Today, lace dresses can be divided into many different styles according to their materials, shapes and length. When choosing the suitable lace dresses for yourself, your figure, preference as well as the occasion that you are going to should all be taken into consideration.

👍For petite ladies, a lace dress that is too large and gorgeous may not be a good choice. Unlike hoodies or jackets, lace skirts mainly give people a romantic and elegant feeling, so they may not be suitable for “oversize” styles. If petite ladies choose a lace dress that is too large, they will be disproportionately petite in terms of visual effect. Taller and more robust ladies may be more suitable for larger and more gorgeous lace dresses.

👍Today, A-line lace dresses are more preferred by ladies because of their fancy shape. But are these A-line dresses compatible with you? Generally speaking, A-line dresses are more suitable for girls with “inverted triangle shape” figures and “hourglass shape” figures. Since women with an inverted triangle body shape have broader shoulders and narrower hips, an A-line dress that gets wider as it goes down will make their bodies look more proportionate. For ladies with hourglass figures, the shape of an A-line dress would fit their body shape perfectly. But for girls with “pear shape” figures, A-line dresses that are more puffy due to lace make their waists and hips look wider. Therefore, their body defects were not modified, but enhanced.

👍The lace should be made of harder fabrics to facilitate the production of hollow patterns on it. Therefore, if you need to wear a lace dress for a long time, it is better to choose one with a soft lining. In addition, it is better to choose lining made of cotton or silk, which is more breathable.

👍The occasion that you attend also matters. For some business occasions, a dress that is too fancy with a lot of lace might not be a good choice. Besides, the dress should not be too long or too short. A lace midi dress is good enough. But for some grand ceremonies, you can dress more gorgeously. Especially when you are the main character of the ceremony, you can even wear a floor-length lace dress with all the elements that you prefer.

Lace dresses are quite common nowadays. But how can we accessorize lace dresses in a fashionable way to show our uniqueness? First of all, we need to remember that, since there are already a lot of hollow patterns on lace dresses, too exaggerated and fancy patterns and accessories do not go with lace dresses. Under the guidance of this principle, we can choose some relatively low-key accessories to pair with lace dresses.

👍Apart from sneakers, lace dresses are versatile with nearly all other types of shoes. For some formal occasions, a pair of high heels may make you look more elegant. In daily life or for commuting, a pair of sandals or athletic shoes are also compatible with lace dresses.

👍For business occasions, a delicate handbag is a good choice. While for commuting, you can take a tote bag with a large volume with you. These bags will not diminish your elegance.

👍Although tight lace dresses may highlight some of the defects of your figure, a belt is needed for you to improve your charm. You can pair a belt with a loose lace dress. In this way, some of the defects of your figure can be covered, and at the same time, you can show your waistline clearly.

👍You can tie a lace headband on your head to match your lace dress. There are no items more compatible with a lace dress than a lace headband. The combination of a lace headband and a lace dress improves your sweetness and elegance to a new degree.

👍You can choose some relatively low-key but delicate jewelry to pair with your lace dress. For example, you can choose a pair of earrings that you like. In addition, if you have chosen a v-neck lace dress, then a piece of exquisite necklace is needed for your whole outfit.

👍A piece of silk scarf can also be considered. Maybe the silk scarves are not that effective in warmth-keeping, but you can choose a silk scarf of similar color to your dress and tie it on your neck as a decoration.

Although lace dresses are common nowadays, we can explore more creative ways to wear them. These creative ways may seem bold now, but they may forecast the next fashion trend. No matter choosing the well-designed lace dresses or layering lace dresses with other clothes, they are both wonderful ways for you to freshen up your outfit. You can choose the ones that are suitable for you among those suggestions below.

👍The first way is to layer your lace dress with an outerwear  or a pair of pants . As autumn comes, you can wear a knitted outwear over your lace dress. A vest made of cotton or linen can also be taken into consideration. Otherwise, you can also wear a pair of pants under your lace dress. This kind of outfit is convenient for both warmth-keeping and commuting.

👍You can also choose the lace dresses that are already creative themselves. For example, you can choose an off the shoulder lace dress or an asymmetrical lace dress. No extra decoration is needed, you can be the prettiest and the most unique one easily through the well-designed lace dresses.

👍You can choose those lace dresses combined with the tiered design. Lace will make your tiered dress much more agile and elegant. In addition, this combination can also enhance the sense of layering of your outfit.

👍You can wear a shorter skirt over your lace dress. That is to say, the top and the hem of your lace dress are exposed. Only the middle part of the dress will be covered by the skirt. This is a very unique outfit. To be in line with the uniqueness, you can choose a skirt in the color which is in contrast to that of your dress.

👍No matter what hairstyle you have, it will probably go well with a lace dress. But to be more creative, you can try to braid your hair. Otherwise, you can also put the top half of your hair up, leaving the bottom half loose.  

To make you look more elegant, you can wear a lace dress to nearly all occasions from commuting to business events. But some principles of accessorizing and wearing lace dresses should be remembered. The creative ways of dressing listed above are for reference only. You can also explore more unique and fashionable dressing methods according to your own preferences.