When Is It Too Late to Wear...?
The Mail Online weighs in on pussycat-bow blouses, leather jackets, pirate boots, sequins and more, supported by some gruesome photo evidence, including Cherie Blair in black lace.I don't think it's black lace, it's the black-over-cream, the cut, and her posture.
But the article's nasty fun.
Comments
Speaking of lace dresses, I'm wearing one to a wedding in a couple of weeks. Fuschia lined with fuschia.
I don't think you can't wear lace after a certain age but you need to be careful not to look too vavoom.
Writing of lace. I picked up a really beautiful lace skirt in a cream colour from J.Crew about 3 years ago. I wear it all the time. It is straight with a silk lining in the same shade (which helps) with continuity. I wear it with a simple very thin knit cashmere cardigan and flat shoes-
I have no lace at all in my closet and the Prada lace collection has created a longing in me for something simultaneously lacy and tailored.
Belette: This strikes me as something one can have made, hmmmm. But then I often think that about Prada and ha! mistaken.
Regarding lace - I think the quality of the fabric is really important. The Prada collection is absolutely beautiful because of the luxurious quality of the fabric. Actually it can look a little heavy if used all over. I saw a photo of Tilda Swinton in a Prada lace dress and even on her it looked a little matronly. So what hope does our Cherie have?
I agree with nancy (nanflan), black on black would look much more flattering on Cherie and anyone with curves. But deportment is the real crux of this whole issue. I just want to yell at her 'shoulers back, stomach in and BREATHE!'