The Touch: Experience more with Lace

Remember that photograph you saw of your mother in a lace dress? Well, then it seemed grim and old but as all fashion gurus would say there is no new in absence of history. It may seem old but with the great revision, it’s definitely better. The newest wardrobe invasion is strictly lace, yes, you heard me right! Lace is everywhere and we are not complaining because the look is worth it. Lately, lace is no longer just confined to evening wear. Though it was once a signature look on headscarfs, Lace is now on skirts, dresses, tops, sweaters and tights. In the seventies, fashion sisters wore lace and they worked. It eventually it fell out and now designers are in the wake of reviving it and embedding it in today’s woman’s wardrobe. Lace is the kind of fabric that brings out newness in an outfit, a feeling of fun and novelty. Lace in its see through nature looks incredible when it’s layered with colourful spag tops. Dresses that have lace produce some extra detail of femininity by revealing not more than it should. Creative minds have had lace matched up with different fabrics to bring in texture in softness and to create a new elegant feel. Lace garments are layered with siphon and other lighter materials to ensure decency and in making it an acceptable outfit to an office and later to an evening event. Pair up lace with jeans and pencil skirts for that classy look and with unfinished bottoms for a lazy Saturday afternoon look. Lace is a powerful material that has been used even on shoes, lacy peep toes are ideal for any evening event .soft lace touches on everyday shoes helps on accentuating the leggy you. Lace is accentuated by added colour and mixture with exciting materials such as satin and silk. Bra and undies have also experienced the new revolution of lace and as the saying goes; there is no saying beautiful in absence of lace. Lace and colour is an incredible match that we should encompass and include in our daily wear. Pick out different flashy laces and mix it up with dull outfits. Look out for race camisoles to wear with suits and blazers. While buying lace make sure it’s the best quality so that you can have it for longer. Women everywhere have embraced this new trend of this romantic fabric that is lace so do not be left out. Join in the craze fill your wardrobe with all the lace you can find it because it is the new cotton. Email pgathoni@gmail.com