There is nothing prettier than the lace look. Many years ago lace was very expensive as everything was created by hand. With the advent of machine-made laces, the cost has become negligible. Due to the low cost and popularity of lace, you’ll find lace in everything from outerwear to the most intimate underwear and lingerie. There’s nothing like knowing you’re wearing lace panties to make a woman feel sexy. Unfortunately, lace can also be rough and irritating to wear.
Lace will feel stiffer if it’s made from synthetic materials, so try to find lace made from natural fibers like cotton or silk. Silk laces are the best, but they can be quite expensive compared to other laces. However, if you can afford it, you won’t find anything else to feel so good and look so sexy. Especially for intimate apparel, silk lace will not chafe or irritate delicate skin.
If silk lace is too expensive, the next best thing is a good quality cotton lace. This type of lace is usually quite sturdy and will get softer the more you wash it. Cotton lace can still be expensive, and unfortunately it’s harder to find.
One way to get the chafe-free lace look is to choose styles that are embellished with lace, but where the lace doesn’t touch sensitive skin areas. Satin shirts with lace inserts are an option that looks and feels sexy without irritating the skin. Lace can be lined with soft or sheer fabrics that are still revealing, it is another option for sexy lingerie.
If you already have a lot of lace items that are scratchy, there is a way to soften the lace so you can wear it more often. Soak all of your lace in a sink or bowl filled with hot water and plenty of fabric softener. Let items soak for 24 hours. Depending on the stiffness of the lace, you may have to do this several times before the garments are soft enough to wear comfortably. Once they have softened, be sure to always use fabric softener when you wash them again.
For lace bras, there are patterns available to sew liners onto the bras. Silk or satin linings feel good against the skin and still look good. If the tip is going to show through, you can use a sheer rayon mesh. This material is very soft but can be purchased in very sheer fabrics to keep that sheer look.
If you are a true lace lover, future purchases should really be made of silk for the items that feel the most comfortable. It’s worth saving and spending more for the quality you’ll get. The investment will pay off many times in the future as silk lace will look like new for many years to come if properly cared for. There is nothing sexier than wearing a full set of silky lace underwear under your clothes. The only one who knows is you but everyone will notice the smile on your face.
