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Adult Salopette, Adult Lace

When you think of overalls, you might picture something casual and easy to move in, but this River Lace Overall Pants from Fanaka takes that silhouette and elevates it with an all-over lace fabric, creating a beautifully refined piece. When a garment has its own character, you don’t need to layer on a lot of accessories to lift your spirits.

Lace becomes the fabric.

From the thin shoulder straps of the camisole style down to the hem, the fabric is adorned with eyelet embroidery featuring floral and vine motifs, creating a grid-like panel. While lace is often seen as a decorative element, in this overall, the lace itself serves as the fabric. The lace makes a subtle statement, and its black color results in a finish that combines both elegance and chicness.

The waist can be gently cinched with a button, allowing for a soft flare around the hips when worn. The wide silhouette falls loosely from the waist to the hem, swaying with each step, making it appealing for any body type. The shoulder straps come with adjusters, allowing you to customize the length to suit your preference.

The material is a blend of 55% cotton and 45% rayon. The sturdy weave of the cotton combined with the smoothness of the rayon creates a lightweight fabric that feels soft against the skin. While the lace itself is slightly sheer, there is a lining up to the thigh area to prevent transparency, providing peace of mind. Designed with layering in mind, it makes balancing your outfit easy.

For the inner layer, we recommend pairing it with a tank top or a lightweight long-sleeve shirt. The color and length of the inner layer can change the overall impression, so you can opt for a chic all-black look or enjoy a contrast by peeking out white or beige underneath. The silhouette is versatile enough to pair well with sandals, sneakers, or flat shoes.

For more details about this delightful product, please read about the charm and subtlety created by human hands and make your purchase.

Tracing the history of lace in fashion

Lace was incorporated into fashion in France during the late 17th century, in the era of Louis XIV. It is said that one of the valuable handcrafts initiated as part of economic measures was lace clothing. Lace was sourced from Northern Italy, and linen and silk from Lyon to create garments, with noble lace-adorned clothing becoming a dress code at the Palace of Versailles, continuing through the time of Marie Antoinette. In the 18th century, when cotton, originating from India, made its way to France, lace, which had previously only been worn by the aristocracy, began to be made from cotton, becoming a trend among the common people of Paris and laying the foundation for lace fashion that is still loved today.

A Request for Understanding in Craftsmanship

These delicate lace overall pants are handcrafted by artisans in India. While each piece is made with care, there may be slight variations such as thread inclusions or faint marks from chalk pens due to the manufacturing process. This slightly relaxed finish, distinct from uniform industrial products, is a characteristic of craftsmanship from this region. We hope you understand and appreciate these backgrounds and textures as you enjoy your purchase.