Fashion Column: Crochet

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As the summer gets hotter and invites us outside to play, the more opportunities we have to express ourselves through style. One of the hottest style trends this summer is crochet. Whether you are going to the beach, a lunch date with friends or a park picnic, there is a crochet garment perfect for the occasion. The classic crochet item is a loose, off-white top to layer over a tank top or a cute bralette if you feel like showing some skin, but the selection does not stop there. The crochet trend can be incorporated into pants, shorts, swimwear, dresses and shawls. Whether you're a girly-girl or a surfer babe, there’s a crochet item for you.

Crochet pants are the perfect summer piece for you if you love feeling comfortable while being stylish. These pants are can make anyone feel like a free spirited, bohemian goddess! Slip these on over your bathing suit for a day by the sea or throw them over a pair of tight shorts for day-to-day activities.

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You may not feel comfortable wearing a sheer fabric as a main outfit piece, and that’s okay! A crochet cardigan or shawl over almost any outfit will still give you that casual look.

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White isn’t your color? Prefer an edgier look? Maybe more dressed up? Don’t worry, there are crochet garments for you. Crochet dresses and shirts in black can compliment your wardrobe perfectly. Crochet can be the perfect embellishment to add to a dress or shirt, which gives a twist to a polished look, as it does on this cocktail dress from Nastygal.

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Embraced by celebrities such as Vanessa Hudgens and Selena Gomez, the crochet trend has been developing for years. Vanessa and Selena's laid-back, bohemian style makes them style icons for many of us girls. Whether it be a regular day walking around L.A., or dressing to impress at a music festival, these girls know how to fuse crochet into any look.

Feeling inspired? StyleGodis has you covered. StyleGodis “Janis Lace Pants” and “Bohemian Sheer Dream Singoalla” are made from lace but look like crochet and definitely will you make you feel like a beautiful sun goddess ready for some summer fun!

Written by Julia Weltcheck