Lace has established itself as one of the season’s essential textures for spring and summer. Far from being reserved solely for gala outfits or evening looks, this romantic and delicate fabric reinvigorates itself with an urban, modern twist.
Faithful to her bold and avant-garde style, Natalia Oreiro demonstrated how to incorporate this trend in a fresh way, playing with color blocking and the contrast of styles.
Natalia Oreiro’s styling: romance and bold color block
In the images, the actress wore a short lace dress with long sleeves and a high neckin a dazzling purple shade from designer Maximiliano Jitric. The garment stands out for its irregular tulled overskirt in tulle and lace that adds movement and fluidity.
The true success of the look lies in the choice of styling and the color palette:
- Vibrant contrast: She paired the violet design with opaque can-can stockings in a striking orange shade, creating a hyper-fresh and playful color block synthesis.
- Comfy and chic footwear: Instead of opting for high heels, she completed the outfit with purple suede urban sneakers with black details and laces matching the stockings, reinforcing a relaxed and modern vibe.
- Retro details: She added oversized sunglasses with a ’70s flair and wore her hair loose with natural waves and her signature fringe, maintaining a carefree aesthetic.
Style Guide: how to wear the lace trend this season
To adopt lace in your everyday looks without slipping into formality, you can follow these fashion cues:
- Casualize with urban footwear: Just as Natalia did, pairing a lace dress or skirt with sneakers, combat boots, or flat sandals is the ultimate secret to bring the elegance of the fabric down to daily life.
- Go for bold color contrast: Lace isn’t limited to white, nude, or black. Saturated tones like violet, fuchsia, green, or orange give it a current, energetic signature.
- Add impactful layers: Playing with opaque tights in contrasting tones or adding a leather or denim jacket over it creates a textures clash that balances the delicacy of lace with a tougher, more urban vibe.
- Mix of transparencies: For daytime looks, you can wear lace pieces with tonal inner layers or in bright colors to create visual contrast and keep things fresh while preserving elegance.
