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Lacy daisy For that perfect gossamer effect

“Lace seemed to have dropped out of the haute list a few years ago. Now it is back. The associations lace brings are femininity and delicacy. Lace will be a popular choice for a long time to come,” says apparel store owner Sangeetha S.

“The most appealing aspect of wearing lacy outfits is that the material itself isn’t limited to a particular age group. Be it a sober salwar kameez with a ravishing lace dupatta or even a simple lacy dress, women of all ages are spoilt for choice,” opines fashion designing student Karuna Rampal.

Says fashion designer Ameetha Mathew: “Lace is best known for its evening wear elegance. It can be used on almost any material. In India, lace is now seen as attached borders on saris.” For the pretty young things, gorgeous lace crossover camisoles, especially in black and pastel colours are to die for, say stylists.

Lace trim tops in shades like deep purple and mauve will also be in demand, predict fashion experts in the city. “Leggings with lace trims have already made it big in the fashion world,” observes Tarini Michael, a fashion technology student.

“While lace is usually put to use only on frocks for little girls, today, women have so much more use for it,” points out Shilpa Kumar Dass, a dance trainer. According to her, “Chantilly lace spaghetti tops and lace trim knee-length skirts are the best picks this season.”

The lace-and-tulle slip dresses attracted much attention at the New York Fashion Week and fashion gurus here tell us that in spite of tulle and organza being popular choices for gowns and veils, lace will provide stiff competition.

As far as bridal ensembles are concerned, “Lace gloves are the perfect choice,” says Sangeetha. “Trimmed ecru lace and ribbon are often used for the ring-bearer pillow and the elegant flower baskets,” she adds.

“One cannot say lace went completely out of fashion, what with sensual lacy lingerie being the rage all over the world,” says Deepthi Desai, a fine arts student. “Also, nobody can ignore the cutesy quotient of lace pajamas and maternity gowns,” she says. Ameetha is of the opinion that “Lacy outfits, though not restricted to a particular age group, is limited to those who have the right body type to carry off such clothes. Those blessed with petite frames look great in lacy outfits.” Fashion experts here are in total concurrence with the style statement. So, procrastination just won’t do! It’s time you stocked up some of those exquisite lacy corsets or at least jazzed up your look with a lace trim.

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