Lace is one of the most sought-after lingerie fabrics. This delicate material can elevate any lingerie item to the next level.
This can be anything from a classic bra and panties set to a dreamy robe. But how exactly does lace differ from embroidery?
Embroidery is created by stitching patterns onto a finished fabric. It can be found across the whole lingerie market, from affordable brands to high-end luxury brands.
+ Paradiso, made in Italy, of luxurious lace with multi-dimensional floral design, the Paradiso Collection offers a romantic and feminine feel, perfect to elevate your everyday lingerie
+Paradiso Bandeau
* Wireless bandeau with transparent plunge front, designed as a fashion layering piece
* Semi-sheer, tricolor lace with scalloped edge
* Non-padded cups, lined with power mesh for support and coverage
* Pull-on style, with adjustable removable straps
* Silicone grips along top and bottom to prevent slipping and side boning for added support
+ Paradiso Thong
* Mid-rise thong
* Semi-sheer tricolor lace with scalloped edge
* Crisscross strap detail at back
* Minimal rear coverage
* Cotton-lined gusset
Material
Lace is a textile that’s made by intertwining threads to create Openwork patterns with sheer and opaque sections. Lace can be made by hand or machine, and it’s often used as a decoration or trim on garments. It’s a very delicate fabric and is often found in luxury lingerie.
Some lace is also made by using chemicals to dissolve the base fabric, but it can still be quite expensive to produce.
Embroidery is a technique on finished fabric, such as mesh, woven, or knitted fabric, so embroidery is applied to a textile, and lace is a textile
+ Sardegna, made with sheer Italian mesh, the modern and sensual Sardegna Collection is complete with luxurious satin trim and structural paneling for a classic boudoir feel, now available with delicate paisley embroidery to express your unique sense of self
+ Sardegna Embroidered Underwire Balconette Longline Bra
* Underwire sheer mesh bustier bra with longline band
* Paisley embroidered sheer mesh with shiny, leather-effect trim and details
* Underwire, non-padded, lined cups
* Side boning and zipper back closure
* Adjustable straps
+ Sardegna Embroidered High-Waisted Bikini
* Sheer mesh, high rise bikini
* Paisley embroidered sheer mesh, with shiny, leather-effect trim and details
* Leather-effect trim waistband
* Full rear coverage
* Cotton-lined gusset
Which To Choose?
The fabric a garment is made from will have a significant impact on how it looks and feels. Both lace and embroidered lingerie can look great and feel very comfortable, and they both have very good qualities, it is all down to preference, maybe mix and match?
Comfort
Lingerie is often worn close to the skin, so fabrics that irritate can quickly become an annoying nuisance. It’s worth sticking with a good lingerie brand for quality and comfort. A lot of contemporary laces are sprayed with starch to give them a slight stiffness for easier sewing, and this can leave a slightly scratchy feel. If this is the case, a soak in cool water with lingerie detergent will return your lace to its softness.
Lace designers may pattern cut the lace to match along seams (for example scalloped edge). Alternatively, they might machine stitch the whole lace motif onto the fabric, which can look much more seamless.
Lace lingerie is comfortable, lightweight, breathable, and soft. Also, it looks amazing, from everyday wear to a special occasion
Embroidery is slightly raised from the fabric, adding more effect to the pattern, visually standing out, and colorful
Mesh embroidered lingerie is soft, comfortable, and breathable, also stretchy, so suitable for anything you do throughout the day or night.
+ Forte, make a statement with bold lingerie from the Forte Collection, sensual floral lace paired with detailed scalloped edges on each silhouette, are meant to compliment the woman’s figure. Embrace your sensuality with Forte
+ Forte Bralette
* Wireless Bralette
* Detailed and intricate soft, floral scalloped lace in this special collection honoring our 40th Anniversary
* Tall triangle-shaped, plunge front, non-padded and unlined cups
* Hook and eye back closure
* Adjustable straps
+ Forte Boyshort
* Low-rise boyshort
* Detailed and intricate soft floral, scalloped lace, honoring our upcoming 40th Anniversary
* Wide, soft lace, elastic-free waistband fits comfortably and doesn’t dig
* Cheeky style, moderate rear coverage
* Cotton-lined gusset
Style
There’s an assumption that lace and intricate embroidered lingerie are only for special occasions, but this isn’t true. It can be used for everyday wear and will be comfortable, soft, durable, and stylish too.
Both are available in many styles, so no matter which style or textile you prefer, your only problem will be the amount you have to choose from.
+ Abri, a sensual and stunning collection, to wear to bed and wake up in. Lingerie and sleepwear featuring floral embroidery lace, with soft, sheer mesh. A combination that gives a tattoo-like effect on the skin
+ Abri Curvy Tall Triangle Bralette
* Wireless bralette with tall triangle cups
* Floral embroidery lace with soft, sheer mesh gives a tattoo-like effect on the skin
* Non-padded, tall triangle shaped, wireless cups lined with power mesh for added support
* Wide, adjustable straps
* Hook and eye back closure
+ Abri String Thong
* Low-rise strappy thong
* Floral embroidery lace with soft sheer mesh gives a tattoo-like effect on the skin
* Soft ribbed, double skinny. String elastic sides
* Minimal rear coverage
* Cotton-lined gusset
At Cosabella: We pride ourselves as a modern pioneer in lingerie (pronounced “langerie”), not just in bra and panties sets, but in comfort wear for all human shapes and sizes. Underwear is a personal choice for most people, finding the right fit with your bralette, finding the right lingerie set for a night out, and having the right lift and support are all key when it comes to your underwear. We carry a wide variety of styles, ranging from high-waisted panties to boy shorts, lace bralettes, strapless bras, wireless bras, push-up bras, and t-shirt bras with a wide range of cup sizes and shapes. Feel free to sign-up for our Loyalty Program, where you can engage with our seasonal sales and our social media announcements. For assistance in finding what you are looking for in our selections, feel free to check out our “Best Bra for your Booby Shape” and “Best Panties for your Booty Shape” blogs. We stand out from other lingerie brands by listening to our customers – so come shop lingerie with us, and share your experiences with us.