White Eyelet is back, though since it's been around for hundreds of years, maybe it's more accurate to say White Eyelet endures. I've noticed the trend in summer dress for the last few years has been for this classic fabric and I'm tickled mostly because of my love for all things Victorian...except the rampant poverty, poor living conditions in the cities, and the occasional outbreaks of Cholera and Typhus. Eyelet originated in the Bohemian area we know today as the Czech Republic. The technique of cutting the small holes and sewing around them began in the 1500s but only spread to English culture in the 1840s. At that time it was mainly used for women's undergarments, decorated sleeve cuffs and children's clothing such as pinafores worn by boys and girls, but I think we're all glad that white eyelet eventually made it to the light, because it is a summer time must for keeping cool while still looking stylish.
The best way I've found to style white eyelet is minimally: small jewelry, understated shoes, no belt or jacket. This lets the eyelet standout and creates a more natural "bohemian" look.
Eyelet info taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broderie_anglaise
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