Lace & broderie anglaise for summer

Lace and especially broderie anglaise has a romantic and “girly” feel to it. I remember wearing a gorgeous white broderie anglaise dress as a child. I loved it and was very sad when I finally grew too big to wear it.

Lace and broderie anglaise can be worn in a sophisticated and grown up way. How I interpret the look.

This depends on what other items you team it with and the accessories you use to finish the look.

I have teamed this very pretty 3/4 sleeve white top by WinserLondon with a tailored masculine style leather jacket and slim leg trousers.

I am pushing the boat out and being adventurous, for me anyway, with my shoes. They are gladiator style sandals with a block heel. They have relatively high fronts and fasten round the ankles. This offers sufficient support to avoid the “wobble factor”.

Photos by Laura Hines.

Location: The beautiful Pembroke Lodge in Richmond Park. Wonderful walks, sit in the gardens and have a picnic or take lunch or tea in the restaurant.

You can see the top in greater detail above worn with one of my favourite sun hats.

Chicatanyage

I write a fashion and beauty blog for women over 50 with the aim of inspiring mature women to continue to enjoy and have fun with their fashion choices. I have spent most of my working life in some way connected to fashion. I started my career in Fashion PR and then trained as an Image Consultant when my children were young. I subsequently worked in the corporate world running seminars, doing private coaching and speaking at conferences. I started my blog in 2009 as I wanted to share my years of experience working in the world of fashion. I truly believe we can continue to have confidence in the way we present ourselves. Our style may evolve with time and changing lifestyles, yet with a little knowledge and inspiration, we can all continue to have fun with fashion. As women of a certain age we are a growing demographic let us prove that we can also be a chic one.

Next Summer tops that flatter the shoulders »

Previous « St Tropez shops

View Comments

Susan B (unefemme.net) says:

18th May 2016 at 13:37

Nice! I like the idea of pairing a "sweet" item like your lace top with some edgier pieces. Don't you just love the block heel sandals? So much easier to walk in!!
Amy says:

18th May 2016 at 14:23

A wonderful look. You wear it well!
jodie says:

18th May 2016 at 15:58

Very classy & stylish!! I think the jacket & shoes make it so!
jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Wendy in York says:

19th May 2016 at 09:42

My favorite outfit of yours
Sue says:

20th May 2016 at 02:39

Is your shirt "eyelet"? That's what I would call in here in the U.S. I have always liked lace and eyelet, as well. I usually go for a cream or beige color.
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  21st May 2016 at 16:26
  
  Hi Sue
  I think you could all it eyelet. The brand calls it Broderie. I used to sew broderie anglaise many years ago and it was similar to this although often with more intricate patterns (this is obviously machine done) Eyelets can be those things with metal rings round the edges.
Zoe says:

5th June 2016 at 05:46

I really like the way you put this outfit together - the shoes make it! Very contemporary with and edgy. Rather like a mature Bond girl!