Waimari Under $200: Lace, Light & Latin-Inspired Luxury
Founded in Colombia and shaped by the warmth of the Caribbean coast, Waimari is a brand that understands light — how it moves through sheer lace, how it catches on hand-applied shell buttons, how it turns a simple white blouse into something that feels entirely sun-drenched. The label has built its identity around the romance of Latin coastal living: intricate guipure lacework, scalloped hems, floral appliqués, and an unhurried femininity that translates seamlessly from a seaside terrace to an open-air dinner.
What often surprises people is how accessible the craftsmanship is. At Lola Dré, we've curated an edit of Waimari pieces that sit under $200 — without any compromise to the label's signature attention to detail. These are not entry-level pieces. They are the real thing: the same delicate cotton lace, the same thoughtful construction, just at a price point that makes the brand genuinely easy to love.
The Sienna Mini Dress is a strong introduction to what Waimari does best. Cut from a lightweight base with embroidered lace trim at the hem, it has the kind of effortless structure that works barefoot on a boat or dressed up with heeled sandals for an evening out. The green makes it a strong alternative to the label's white-heavy palette — vivid, grounded, and distinctly warm-weather.
For those who prefer to build looks from separates, the Magnolia collection offers one of the brand's most recognisable pairings. The scalloped white lace skirt and matching split top share the same guipure cotton lace and floral appliqué detailing — worn together they read as a complete set; worn apart, each piece integrates naturally with your existing wardrobe. A relaxed linen trouser, a simple slip dress underneath — Waimari's pieces reward mixing.
Waimari's embellishment work extends beyond lacework. The Mojave Shell Embellished Button Down Blouse is a study in considered detail — each button is a natural shell, lending the piece a tactile, handcrafted quality. It's an easy layer over a swimsuit for a beach lunch, or tucked into tailored shorts for a more polished resort look. At $195, it sits at the top of this under-$200 edit and earns every cent.
If you're looking for the brand's more everyday pieces, the Franca Cream Lace Trim Strapless Top at $80 is the most accessible entry point — a clean strapless silhouette with lace trim that works as well under a blazer as it does alone. And the Toscana Sheer Blue Lace Tie Front Top brings a rare colour moment to the collection: a soft blue that works with white linen, denim, or printed resort trousers alike.
The thread running through all of it — from the $80 strapless top to the $198 lace mini dress — is that Waimari never shortcuts on the details that make a piece feel considered. The scallop edges are finished cleanly. The lace lies flat. The fabrics breathe in the heat. For anyone building a vacation wardrobe, or simply wanting pieces that carry a sense of place and craftsmanship, this is where to begin.
