A lace overlay sitting on top of a solid base creates a romantic dress with dimension and depth that single-layer dresses cannot achieve. The lace becomes almost sculptural because it is layered rather than being the entire dress. These dresses work because the overlay construction creates interesting silhouettes and the solid base underneath provides structure and coverage. The layering allows for interesting color play when the overlay and base are slightly different shades. Lace overlay dresses read as more sophisticated than all-over lace because they require precision in construction and intentionality in design.