Lace does something no print can: it reads as occasion without shouting. That is why it keeps appearing at weddings across every season and every level of formality. These are our lace styles for guests — full lace midi and maxi dresses, sheer panelling and overlay, patchwork lace in mixed weights, and corset bodices with lace worked over structure. Black and white run deepest here. A note on sheerness: several of these use lace as a see-through panel rather than over lining, which is beautiful at an evening reception and worth checking before a church or temple ceremony. Lace also creases far less than satin in a car or on a plane, which makes it the sensible choice for a destination wedding.
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