Lace 'n' Things

Katherine Middleton

Ok, let’s talk wedding dresses! So in the past couple of years we’ve seen a lot of royal weddings and perhaps the most famously known is that of Prince William and Katherine Middleton. For months people were speculating on the dress and wondering what it would look like. I always, and I mean always, thought that whatever the dress there must be lace on it somewhere. I just couldn’t picture her in anything else.

I am a big fan of lace myself and have always thought that lace sleeves would be a beautiful on a wedding dress. My own hopes for my own wedding dress have always been to have some lace, and in particular lace sleeves.

And then voila, Kate walked out with a dress that had lace sleeves and I was in love. If it’s done right, and by right I mean not too much of it, lace can look absolutely stunning.  

 

Another wedding which caught my attention was that of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden. Here, they had decided on a simple and elegant dress that did not overpower the occasion. She was not lost behind the dress but remained the focus on the day. She wore off the shoulder short sleeves which complimented the shoulders and collarbone area helping to elongate the neck.  The dress was cut to fit and complimented her physique and, yes, she wore a small hint of lace too! Her veil was bordered with lace which complimented the plain elegant material used for the dress.

If the materials used for the dress are used in equal measures the likelihood of it looking awful is close to zero. It’s a case of balance.  And of course, above all it’s how you wear it. Wear it proudly and don’t hide it, show that you are in love!  It makes all the difference. x



Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden with her father King Carl XVI Gustaf