Lace wedding dresses appeared in the Middle Ages. In those days they were decorated with pearls, beads and gold. The first bride in a lace dress was Anne of Brittany, the wife of 2 French kings. In 1491 she married Charles VIII, and in 1499, Louis XII. Thanks to her, lace with openwork interlaced threads has become popular when sewing luxurious dresses for brides.
In the Baroque era (2nd half of the 17th century), wedding dresses were lavishly decorated with lace - voluminous dresses with lots of skirts and puffy sleeves were at the height of fashion. At the beginning of the twentieth century, before the First World War, brides preferred extravagant dresses decorated with lace and pearls. Another lace boom was observed in the 1950s. Thus, actress Grace Kelly, marrying Prince Rainier II of Monaco, amazed the audience with a unique silk taffeta outfit. It was decorated with antique rose lace.
Modern tendencies
Modern designers offer wedding dresses from all sorts of fabrics, but brides often choose dresses with lace top, sleeves, back or made entirely of lace. These outfits:
- admire the elegant patterns and openwork weaving of threads;
- ideal for creating delicate and sophisticated looks;
- they look luxurious even when choosing a simple style;
- emphasize the romance, femininity of the bride and the dignity of her figure;
- are presented in a variety of interesting models, which allows you to choose the ideal option depending on your body shape and existing wishes.
Lace looks amazing, drapes easily, emphasizes the beauty of the female figure and combines well with other fabrics. Therefore, it is timeless - from year to year, the collections of the world's leading designers invariably contain amazing outfits with lace sleeves, original lace inserts and completely sewn from this elegant material.
Lace also has its own varieties and value.
The main types of lace materials for wedding dresses:
- Alençon is a French lace fabric with voluminous nature patterns;
- Spanish lace - distinguished by the grace of weaving using gold and silver threads;
- Battenberg - the basis of lace is threads of linen, woven into linen;
- Schiffli - transparent fabric with patterns of thin silk threads;
- Chantilly - a mesh with variations of silk threads;
- Lace sewing - processing of holes cut into fabric;
- Guipure is an openwork woven fabric with a variety of patterns;
- Irish - a mesh base on which various natural-themed patterns or intricate ornaments are located.
The choice of fabrics for lace dresses allows you to create any outfit you have in mind. If the bride wants a special dress, she chooses laces that are knitted or made using bobbins or forks, and they will be created specifically for her dress in one copy.
Iconic lace dresses
Among the most famous wedding dresses in history, it is worth highlighting Diana Spencer's wedding dress. It was created in Victorian style from 40 meters of delicate silk, hand-decorated with 10 thousand pearls and had a 7.5 meter long train decorated with 19th century lace.
The equally famous wedding dress of US film star and Princess of Monaco Grace Kelly consisted of exquisite lace and silk taffeta. They were bought from the museum by the groom himself, Prince Rainier II of Monaco.
Another standard of wedding fashion was the wedding dress of the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton. Her snow-white dress made of silk and lace, a veil with a tiara and a breathtaking train embodied the perfect wedding look of a princess. It is noteworthy that the plant symbols of the kingdom were used as lace patterns - rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock.
Stars in lace wedding dresses
Many celebrities walked down the aisle in exquisite lace clothing. Thus, the star of the Twilight saga, Niki Reed, preferred a model in a classic style with amazing openwork trim and an open back. Amal Clooney wore a dress made of delicate French lace, hand-embroidered with rhinestones and pearls, on this important day. Supermodel Bar Refaeli chose a romantic option with elegant lace inserts.
Victoria's Secret model Vita Sidorkina chose a lavish wedding dress with a high collar, an openwork bodice, a train and a long veil with floral lace decor for her special day. Actress Sofia Vergara chose a stunning outfit for her wedding with a tight corset, daring neckline, voluminous skirt and plenty of lace. Singer Ciara emphasized her beauty with an openwork dress with a long train, slightly flared sleeves and asymmetrical decor. And Pippa Middleton chose a long outfit made of soft fabrics, embroidered with thin lace.
Options for lace wedding dresses
The Aurora salon catalog presents a variety of outfit options made from openwork fabrics:
- elegant models with lace sleeves with a beautiful fit and sleeves of various cuts, sometimes they are complemented by a lace train;
- revealing and sensual outfits with lace backs;
- exquisite options with a long or short train made of the finest weave of threads;
- models with a lace top and a skirt made of satin or other material;
- A-line options - to create the image of a princess;
- “fish” or “little mermaid” style models, effectively outlining the curves of the figure;
- products with revealing cutouts or the most closed style.
Choose the dresses you like from our catalog, come to try them on and make sure that they look even better in reality than in the photo!
A little history
Many people think that mermaid or fishtail dresses are a recent invention. In fact, this style came into fashion during the time of Queen Victoria.
In the eighties of the last century, dresses that tightly fitted the figure to the knees and flared downward were worn by representatives of high society as everyday outfits. But since this style is not the most practical, over time, fishtail dresses have become evening models.
A simplified version of this style are dresses and skirts of the “godet” cut. In essence, it is a straight skirt, in which wedge inserts extend from the knee line, thanks to which the hem widens downwards.
Curvy models
Lace dresses with a voluminous skirt combine a solemn look and majestic beauty, are perfect for creating a delicate romantic look, and emphasize the elegance and grace of the bride. They are quite versatile, but short girls should avoid options with a very voluminous skirt.
Depending on the pattern of the openwork fabric, such models allow you to get a romantic image with an accent and tenderness of the bride or emphasize her showiness. The larger the pattern, the brighter and bolder the image of the newlywed, while small patterns add restraint and sophistication to the outfit.
Curvy models are an excellent choice for a wedding ceremony, a photo shoot in the image of a fairy-tale princess and smooth movements. And for banquets and dances, it is advisable to purchase clothes that will provide the bride with complete freedom of movement. An alternative option is a transformable dress with a detachable full skirt.
Fishtail or mermaid lace dresses
Graceful girls with beautiful feminine curves should definitely try on mermaid style dresses. These models:
- create a delightful silhouette;
- effectively emphasize the seductive curves of the figure, royal posture, grace of the arms and shoulders;
- highlight the beauty of the chest, thin waist, smooth hip line;
- look luxurious and elegant;
- include many variations of the style - completely lace options and models with lace sleeves, bodice, straps, back trim, skirt or hem, train or other elements.
Lace fishtail dresses come with open shoulders, straps, sleeves of various lengths, closed and with bold cutouts. When choosing a suitable model, remember that lace details attract maximum attention, allow you to place accents and highlight the main advantages of the figure.
Photo
Next, we have prepared a selection with photographs of bold and sexy outfits (click on the photo to enlarge the image):
A-line models with lace
A-line models are successfully used to achieve a romantic look, emphasizing the femininity and charm of girls. They allow you to hide an imbalance in the proportions of your body and focus on the advantages of your figure - beautiful breasts, feminine shoulders and arms, and a thin waist. A-line lace dresses look amazing, do not restrict movement and are suitable for the vast majority of girls.
In addition to delightful options made only from lace, fashion designers create harmonious outfits from other materials, complemented by openwork sleeves, trimming of the hem, train, décolleté, and back. Models with a lace top and a tulle or satin skirt look elegant. Options with a bodice made of smooth fabric and openwork trim on the back or skirt look no less luxurious. The selection of A-line dresses in our catalog is impressively diverse and can satisfy the needs of even the most demanding brides.
Advantages
- It advantageously emphasizes the figure of the newlywed, making the silhouette visually perfect.
- It harmonizes wonderfully with a classic head decoration - a veil. Advice. It's a good idea to replace the veil with a floor-length chiffon cape - this is one of the most fashionable trends.
- Due to the tight skirt, which slightly restricts movement, the girl’s gait becomes more seductive, smooth and graceful.
- “Rusalka” has all the details that many brides love - a long, fluffy hem, a tight-fitting top, and a feminine look in general.
Straight wedding dresses with lace
Straight silhouette dresses with openwork elements combine simplicity and sophistication, emphasizing the femininity and romance, slimness and elegance of the bride. Such clothing gives a feeling of comfort and freedom of movement. The laconic design of straight-cut models is harmoniously complemented by luxurious lace details - trimming the neckline, straps, and sleeves.
The correct placement of accents helps to balance the silhouette and highlight the advantages of the figure:
| Task | Optimal solution |
| Emphasize the beauty of shoulders, chest, arms, neck | Models with open shoulders and openwork trim on the upper part. |
| Highlight the spectacular breasts and thin waist. | Options with a lace top and a skirt made of satin, tulle or other material. |
| Focus on the regal posture and grace of the bride. | Dresses with lace trim on the back. |
| Emphasize the solemnity of the atmosphere and give majesty to the image. | Variations with openwork trim on the skirt and train. |
Peculiarities
So, the dress in question has three names:
- "Fish"
- "Mermaid".
- "Gode."
The third point is rather a variation of the first two, but sometimes this model is called that. The main difference is that the skirt consists only of something like wedges that are connected to each other and the more of them, the correspondingly more magnificent the “tail” of the hem.
The peculiarity of these dresses is that they fit the bride’s chest, waist and hips, and the skirt can expand:
- from the hips;
- knees;
- or even a little lower.
To sew “Mermaids”, expensive luxurious materials are used: satin, taffeta or brocade, and they are complemented with various elements:
- beads;
- lace;
- embroidery;
- rhinestones;
- ribbons;
- sequins;
- expensive stones.
The “tail” of a dress is usually made of translucent lightweight fabric, such as tulle or chiffon. To make the skirt voluminous, either many layers of thin flowing material are used to sew it, or a petticoat is worn.
Short lace dresses
Brides with slender legs should definitely pay attention to short wedding dresses with lace. Such models are often purchased as a second dress for a wedding party and active pastime. They provide freedom of movement and allow brides to have fun at their event, rather than sit on the sidelines, worrying about the integrity of a lush hem or a long train.
Short dresses are also popular among girls planning a modest celebration with family and friends. Shortened models are as practical and comfortable as possible, look stylish and emphasize the bright individuality of their owners. The entire product or its individual parts - sleeves, back trim, bodice or hem - can be made from lace. Some short models have a fluffy long skirt with a train, which provides them with aristocratic beauty and solemnity, and can be easily unfastened when not needed.
Models with sleeves
Wedding dresses with sleeves are not just a fashion statement. Such models have many advantages:
- ideal for wedding ceremonies and weddings in the cool season;
- allow you to do without boleros and capes;
- give the outfit restraint and elegant beauty;
- help to avoid excessive frankness and flashy sexuality of the image;
- allow you to hide skin defects and tattoos;
- provide brides with a sense of security.
The sleeves of lace wedding dresses come in various shapes and lengths - wide and tight, made of transparent lace and other materials, long and short. The range of models on sale is very wide, which makes it possible to choose and buy a model of any silhouette, style and degree of openness. Along with openwork fabrics, tulle, satin, mikado, wild silk and other exquisite materials are used to create wedding clothes.
Color spectrum
In Rus', the wedding dress was red, which meant that the bride was of noble blood. Nowadays, the tradition has been lost in time, and only at some weddings can one notice remnants of it - a red ribbon on the bride’s belt.
In the modern wedding world of 2022, brides are throwing aside the usual white color and are increasingly giving preference to bed tones:
- Ivory;
- Pink;
- Mint;
- Cream;
- Grey;
- Ivory.
Handmade dresses have never gone out of trend, and this season they are doubly relevant. Embroidery with gold, silver, and stone decoration are the key points of this year.
Below are photos of mermaid wedding dresses in various shades and variations.
Lace wedding dresses with train
The presence of a train gives the bride a special solemnity and majestic beauty, and the use of delicate lace emphasizes femininity and romance. These models:
- look amazing in reality and in photos;
- ideal for official ceremonies and professional photo shoots indoors and outdoors in good weather;
- create a lasting impression;
- visually make the bride taller.
But when choosing a wedding dress, it is important to take into account that a long train is easily dirty and makes movement difficult. Girls who are afraid of the difficulties and inconveniences associated with this should pay attention to models with a detachable overskirt or purchase an additional dress for a banquet and wedding party.
Tips for choosing
A mermaid cut dress should not be bought in a hurry; it requires thoughtful fitting. Here are some useful tips:
- The dress must be strictly true to size. A tight model will highlight all the imperfections of the figure, while a too loose one will look like it’s on a hanger. Make sure that the top of the outfit fits tightly to your figure.
- The mermaid’s “tail” should start from the knee line or above, but in no case lower, otherwise the bride’s gait will be, at a minimum, strange. After putting on your outfit, walk around the salon; this will help you evaluate the pros and cons of the model. The dress should not be so tight that it is difficult to walk in it. Please note that during the celebration you will have to not only walk, but also climb the stairs. Therefore, check whether the dress does not interfere with walking on the steps.
- Plump girls with an hourglass figure should be careful when choosing a dress. You shouldn’t simultaneously emphasize your ample breasts and steep hips, so it’s better to choose a model without a revealing neckline.
- This style is absolutely not suitable for plump girls with an “apple” body type, as well as pregnant brides.
Luxurious wedding dresses with lace - at reasonable prices
We invite you to buy a stunning wedding dress in the Aurora salon. We have representative offices in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Rostov-on-Don. It is convenient to look for suitable models in the electronic catalog of our online store. The outfits presented on the site can be easily added to the fitting room. After that, all you have to do is sign up for a fitting, visit our salon and choose the best dress or several options you like.
Choose from us stylish and sophisticated dresses from the collections of famous designers and purchase them at fair prices, with the possibility of delivery throughout the city and beyond. Emphasize your beauty with stunning outfits from the Aurora salon!
