New ways with lace
Whittles the waist
A loose blouse with busy layers of lace adds optical pounds to the belly. But a top with a center lace panel pulls focus in to trim the waist, as well as up and down for a body-elongating effect.
Adds width
The combination of an off-the-shoulder ruffle, flowy sleeves and a billowy hem causes the eye to scan from side to side, broadening the shoulders, belly and hips.