Lace Dress

Yes lace dresses are very popular wedding guest options, especially for daytime, garden and semi-formal weddings. Avoid white, ivory and cream lace (those colours are reserved for the bride). Black lace, navy lace, dusty pink lace and other colours are all appropriate. Length should match the wedding’s formality midi for daytime, maxi for formal evening.

Yes lace dress plus size goes up to size 26 with the lace pattern scaled proportionally. The lining is also graded for the size to ensure full coverage and comfort. Plus size customers regularly tell us our lace dresses fit better than other brands because the pattern doesn’t look mismatched on larger sizes.

Yes every lace dress in our range is fully lined. The lining serves three purposes: prevents transparency (lace alone is see-through), adds comfort (lace can be scratchy directly against skin), and improves the silhouette (the lining helps the dress hold shape). Linings are typically polyester crepe or jersey listed on each product page.

Yes lighter-weight lace dresses in plainer cuts can work for upscale casual events: lunches, dinners, gallery openings. Avoid heavily beaded or embroidered lace for casual wear those styles are designed for formal occasions. For casual lace, look for cotton lace or simpler chemical lace patterns rather than ornate guipure or beaded styles.

Most of our lace dresses are dry clean only or hand wash cold each product page lists specific care instructions. Lace fibres can be delicate, especially with beading or embroidery. For machine-washable lace dresses, use a delicates bag and a cool gentle cycle. Always air dry never tumble dry lace.

Black, navy, dusty pink, mauve, soft blue, sage, burgundy, champagne, ivory and white are core stock colours. Avoid wearing white or ivory lace to weddings (bride colours). Black is the most versatile occasion colour we always have it in stock. Navy and burgundy are particularly popular for autumn and winter events.