How to Wear Your Long Lace Gown Like A True Princess

Monday, March 26, 2012 • by Karla Mae

Be the stunning princess that you are in lace, a trend that is coming back in the long gown fashion design. Our brilliant find is this elegant lace maxi dress from Shopbop, a new release by Philosophy Di Alberta Ferretti.

Long Lace Dress (Purple), $1,495, Philosophy Di Alberta Ferretti

This long lace dress is quite the royal stunner featuring flowy chiffon decorated with intricate lace panels. It comes in white and very light purple.

Long Lace Dress (White), $1,495, Philosophy Di Alberta Ferretti

A dress as intricate as this one should be styled sparingly to avoid being over-the-top. Princesses are best known for their grace, not heavy fashion. Remember Kate Middleton in her Alexander McQueen wedding gown?

Close Up View of the Long Lace Dress by Philosophy Di Alberta Ferretti

As a modern princess, doll up this fantastic maxi dress with metallic flat sandals. Sigerson Morrison’s braided pair gives the elegant dress an earthy feel and jives well with its masterful craftsmanship.

Randy Woven Flat Sandals, $350, Sigerson Morrison

Michael Kors’ crystal pave ball stud earrings add a simple yet modern touch of glamour.

Uptown Punk Stud Earrings, $65, Michael Kors

And as your crown, take your pick from Deepa Gurnani’s collection of studded and bejeweled headbands. Here we have picked out a geometric design which also modernizes the romantic look of the long lace gown.

Pyramid Studded Headband, $56, Deepa Gurnani