Last Updated on January 27, 2025 by Eve Dawes
The white eyelet, broderie anglaise dress & lace dress edit | Summer style guide
Broderie anglaise dresses, white eyelet dresses, white lace dresses and separates were still all over the Spring Summer runway shows. They’re perennial classics that always seems to be in style. From white lace maxis as seen at Chanel Spring ready-to-wear, to stunning feather embellished styles at Altaroma. Eyelet, broderie anglaise and white lace are three of the most feminine fabrics. For the most in style looks, they can be anything from polished and elegant to boho. Although it’s not just white this year, black lace was all over Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, and Victoria Beckham Spring Summer runway shows. These are the most stunning white lace, broderie anglaise and eyelet dresses that I’ve seen. From sleeveless to long sleeve short white lace dresses to long flowy eyelet dresses, matching sets and everything in between. Whether it’s a flowing maxi or fitted short style, lace is an elegant and timeless look that’s so bright and fresh for Summer.
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Are eyelet dresses in style right now
Yes eyelet, lace and broderie anglaise dresses are in style. It’s just the cuts, length and styles that change to what’s trending from year to year. For the most on trend style, look for sheer panels, midis and maxis.
Are lace dresses in style right now
Yes lace dresses are in style and a pretty white lace dress is one of the most versatile styles and colors to wear. They’re so easy to create so many different looks with from casual to dressy. For the most fashion forward styles this year look for sheer panels, 3D flower appliquès and rosettes, midis to maxis. As they’re all big Spring/Summer trends.
As long as you choose modern styles and not something that looks like your Grandma’s net curtains. For a more beachy, laidback or boho vibe go for a crotchet dress or top. They’re always a classic choice for a beach coverup.
How to style lace and broderie anglaise eyelet dresses
If the dress style you’re choosing is sheer, steal any of these styling tips from what to wear under a sheer dress or white shirt.
Take styling inspiration from the runways and create a really pulled together look by coordinating your shoes, belt and bag for an elevated look. This works really well with tan or even one of this years color trends like candy pink or red for a brighter, more fun look.
Broderie anglaise dresses aren’t just for Spring and Summer. Keep them on rotation a but longer by styling them with boots and layering them under denim jackets or blazer.
Stunning short white lace and broderie anglaise eyelet dresses
These short white lace and Broderie Anglaise eyelet dresses are so perfect for Summer. Whether it’s a casual everyday looser style or more formal for a white party. Tularosa has some gorgeous affordable options of short white lace dresses with sleeves, the Parker sleeveless mini is my favorite for a casual white lace summer dress.
As well as For Love & Lemons who has some sexier more fitted styles and Elliatt or Self-Portrait for feminine looks. There are so many different necklines and sleeve lengths this season, there really is a white lace summer dress for everyone.
The easiest way to add this trend to your look is a versatile dress that you can dress up or down like most of the feminine styles below.
Pretty white eyelet dresses, midis & maxis
I don’t normally wear midis as they’re not the most flattering on me but there are quite a few fitted styles out this season that are so versatile and easy to dress up or down.
I tend to always end up with a white lace maxi dress in my luggage when I go on vacation. They look so good with a tan (real or fake) and gold jewelry. The more flowy the better for Summer to get some air going.
The best long sleeve white broderie anglaise, eyelet and long sleeve maxi dresses
Long sleeve styles are everywhere this Summer whether it’s short white lace dresses with sleeves or flowy broderie anglaise white eyelet dresses, it’s in. It might seem odd having a long sleeve Summer dress but if you’re anything like me you find it freezing dining inside in Summer in the AC.
These long sleeve white lace and eyelet dresses (aka broderie anglaise) are the ideal style for cooler evenings, the office or for when you want more sun protection.
Love Shack Fancy has some beautiful boho white lace eyelet dresses that are perfect for Summer vacation outfits or a pool coverup to head to lunch. As well as some pretty styles that are super cute for any occasion.
What’s the difference between lace, broderie anglaise and eyelet dresses
They are all lace which is why this edit contains all styles of lace dresses. Broderie Anglaise and eyelet lace are actually the same thing, brands just use different wording. There are over 14 well known types of lace and since most of us just call them all lace, that’s why the a lot of dress descriptions just tend to go by lace too.
Eyelets are originally called Broderie anglaise, which means “English Embroidery” in french.
The Stage Walk
Broderie anglaise or eyelet lace is a pattern of round or oval holes which are called eyelets. The holes aka eyelets don’t fray as they are bound around the edges with stitching.
…is distinguished by the large holes, or eyelets, integrated into the pattern at regular intervals. It can be found in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and is commonly used as trim or as an insert in garments.
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I’m loving all of the feminine styles this Summer and the fact that we have somewhere to wear them again. This years trends are so bright and fun.
What’s your favorite fashion trend this Summer? I’m still loving puff sleeves, anything white and girly, gold jewelry, chain detail bags, cat eye and aviator sunglasses, slides, espadrilles, platforms and crisp white blazers.
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