This is a special edition of the Weekly Fashionista post, usually in this post we would cover three hot fashion items but
in honor of this season’s hottest trend we have decided to only focus on one thing:
Lace
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Lace is everywhere and on everyone. It is the perfect summertime fabric: it is light, breezy, flirty, pretty, and it comes in many colors and styles.
You can get a lace clothing item in any shape however the most popular lace items are the lace top and the lace dress.
The lace top is a marvelous thing. It comes in many varieties. You can buy flowy lace sleeveless tops, snug lace long sleeve tops, or you could just buy a shirt that has lace designs intermixed with other fabric types.
In my closet I have a sung quarter-length lace top that has flower designs, a lace top that has lace on the front and with a cotton front underneath and on the back, and a plain lace tank top that is almost completely see-through.
I think what I love the most about lace tops is that they are great for layering. You can wear a bandeau bra under one for a night out, or you can put a colorful tank top under one and pair it with some black slacks or a pencil skirt for a fun addition to your usual business casual attire.
A lace top is a must, I prefer white lace because I feel that it is more versatile for my layering taste but black and pink lace are other popular lace colors that look great as well.
The lace dress:
Lace dresses come in many styles, just like lace tops. I have a cream colored lace dress with quarter length sleeves that comes to my knees. It is gorgeous. It can be easily dressed up and down. I have worn it to go to places and events such as brunch, the mall, church, and even to an interview (when paired with a nice black blazer and flats).
It too is a must have item.
I also have a shorter pale pink lace dress that I often wear on a girl’s’ day out with a cute pink or black belt. I got it at Forever 21 for around $15…it was one of the best purchases I’ve ever made at that store.
But say you want something a little more “sexier”, something that will still be appropriate to wear during the day time but good for the nighttime as well. If that is the case then I suggest you go and get you one of the ever popular tight lace dresses that I see popping up everywhere.
You can find them and other lace dresses and tops at every women’s fashion/department store that is similar to the likes of Charlotte Russe, Forever 21, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Love Culture, and H&M. The prices range from $6 (the lowest I have seen for a lace top at Love Culture) to who knows what, although usually you can buy a good lace dress for no more than $30.
So in honor of Whimsically Yours, The Weekly Fashionista, and of course lace…go declare yourself a lace shopping day, it will be some of the most fun you will have shopping for clothing.
Whimsically Yours,
PnC