Shadze of Lace is designed and made in Leigh, New Zealand for over 25 years. Catering for mature women from 50 plus. And offer a range of sizes from 10-22 and also made to measure especially for women who have difficult body shapes.
Specializing in stretch fabrics with beautiful prints, laces and textured fabrics. Designer Tracey's range caters from casual clothing to special occasion wear. Unique styles only found in her Leigh showroom or online. Mother or grandmother of the bride or groom, mix and match outfits, dresses with or without a sleeve. Or just a special party outfit needed. Also available is a range of tunics, jackets, tops, t-shirts and great basic's in black.
Shadze of Lace is happy to open by appointment during winter months.
Shadze of Lace designs, sews and sells gorgeous women’s clothing online. From that little black dress to floral dresses, designer dresses, plus size clothes, summer dresses, from casual to special occasion mother of the bride or groom dresses and outfits.
Our garments are so much more than just items of clothing. Our creative, stylish dresses, tops, tunics and jackets will complement your personal flair.
Wear our unique, mix and match, made-to-measure clothing for every occasion and wherever you go. You’ll love it!
Clothing with personality. Shadze of Lace provides high quality, reasonably priced clothing online for beautiful women of all ages and sizes. All our clothes have been very proudly designed and made in North Auckland’s Leigh by the Sea for 25 years. Our garments are made from top quality fabrics and trims to complement women.
“Style is a simple way of saying complicated things.” We specialise in fabulous clothes for women aged 40-plus and up to size 22 but we also have a great selection of dresses and separates in gorgeous fabrics and detailing to flatter all women. Tracey, our designer, has a wonderful eye for fabric. We love our curves, colour, textures, lace, layers and drape. So will you, especially if you’re a size 10-22!
Be your most confident you. It is the little things that give confidence like choosing your own style, colour and fit. Nothing quite expresses who you are like tailor made clothing. Come and see us in Leigh and we will create a unique garment just for you.
Shadze of Lace was established in 1985 and as they have grown, changed and matured, so has their range of women’s clothing.
Over the years their client list expanded through word of mouth and the requests received for custom clothing and bespoke tailoring are now as varied as the clients.
Shadze of Lace is a highly qualified, professional, experienced and people friendly team of dressmakers Auckland and Northland women come to for great fitting clothes.
Tracey Paton has had decades of experience in dressmaking and clothes design and is passionate about her business and her loyal clients.
Well-known for versatility, use of beautiful fabrics, print textures, unique designs and inspired use of colour, Shadze of Lace specialises in clothing for the more mature woman in sizes 10-22. Their clothes range from casual clothing right through to special occasion dresses and outfits for the mother of the bride or groom.
As a rag trade professional, Tracey designs her own patterns, samples and sews. Through her dressmaking and pattern making service, garments are tailor made to achieve the perfect fit, regardless of clients’ shape or size. Got an outfit you want made? Just bring along your ideas or designs and Tracey will create it for you.
Since 1985 Shadze of Lace has had many directions in style. Trained as a machinist and having studied pattern making and garment construction at ATI (Auckland Technical Institute), Tracey Paton began by selling ethnic and tie-dyed women’s clothes at Auckland’s Cook Street Market. She then moved on to Victoria Park Market, an incubator for her and the many other designers and dressmakers Auckland has inspired. She also began wholesaling throughout New Zealand.
In 1990 Tracey and her partner moved the business to Leigh, North Auckland, and continued selling throughout New Zealand in shops from Invercargill to Auckland and up to Kaitaia.
When it became time for a change of direction, they opened Shadze of Lace Boutique in Warkworth, North Auckland, so the range could grow and they could maintain their personal approach to service. They also continued to supply a women’s clothes shop in Nelson, a relationship they have maintained for the past 15 years, and exported a medieval renaissance range to the USA.
As Shadze of Lace evolved they focused on clothing for the more mature women; women in the 50+ age group and from sizes 10-22. As a designer with a keen eye and many years’ experience creating made to measure clothing that complemented women, Tracey understands body shapes very well and makes flattering fits for all women.
The made to measure side of the business also grew as customers really enjoyed her genuine bespoke tailoring service rather than continually shopping off-the-rack. Tracey works with women of all shapes and sizes who adore her clothing.
If you’re looking for clothes that focus on comfort, then look no further. Shadze of Lace specialises in the use of stretch fabrics, polyspandex, for great drape, printed knits, florals and fine laces. They make fabulous jackets, tops, dresses, outfits and tunics.
Nothing quite expresses who you are like tailor made clothing. Come and see Tracey Paton at her design room and shop in Leigh, North Auckland, and she will create a unique, gorgeous outfit just for you.
Shirts, blouses, tunics, tank tops, camisoles and going out tops; we’ve got the perfect mix to match with your bottoms. Choosing the right women’s top to suit you couldn’t be easier. We have a wonderfully broad range for every taste and every place: gorgeous separates for work, weekends, going out and special occasions.
Whether you’re after something in lace, fabulous florals, bright printed knit, black and white, a tailored shirt for work, something to wear with stylish skirts, with jeans, a cardigan or a standout sleeveless tunic, we’ve got you covered.
We make cowl necks, v-neck and round necked tops and love using vibrant colours and beautiful draping stretch fabric to complement the fuller figure and womanly curves. We have short-sleeved and sleeveless for summer, ¾ sleeved tops, long-sleeved for winter and stunning separates for all seasons in between.
Putting together your stylish look couldn’t be easier. We’re here to make women feel great and shine at all events and on all occasions. Stay on top of fashion with mix and match clothes from Shadze of Lace that you’ll wear for years.
Wearing the right cut of dress makes you feel good and can brighten your whole day. It doesn’t matter you need something casual or want something a bit fancier, wearing a dress is a great way to feel confident. Shadze of Lace sells a wide range of well-cut dresses: shift dresses, empire line dresses, princess line and panel dresses. They make dresses with frill detail and dresses for layering. They sell dresses NZ designed and made from sizes 10-22!
Dresses are a wardrobe staple; all-in-one, versatile outfits that can easily be smartened up or toned down.
Whether you’re looking for the right special occasion dress or you are building a wardrobe of pieces to last a lifetime, Shadze of Lace has a wealth of designer dresses to choose from. Their dresses come in plus size and standard sizes, plain colours, black and white, florals and gorgeous prints. They specialise in dresses for the more mature woman.
Clothes say something about their wearer. You want your clothes to be unique, fit well, and represent your personality. Clothing should work for you, not against you. Fit, comfort and style are vital for projecting yourself at your best.
When it comes to looking good, it’s not your size or shape that matters, it’s the fit of your clothes. Wearing the right clothes shouldn’t be about the latest fashion trends; it should be about choosing what actually suits you and what makes you feel comfortable and confident.
As a highly experienced dressmaker Tracey Paton understands body shape and can create the types of clothes that will highlight your assets and complement your colouring, personality and life style. You’ll dress in a way that really suits you. You’ll look your best and you’ll feel wonderful.
Not only will Tracey design and make clothes based on your body type, with her eye for fabric and detail, she’ll make you wonderful clothes that blend classic and trendy with inspired colour mixing.
Get the custom clothing you’ll wear for years. You’ll feel beautiful and comfortable in your own skin.
Tracy Paton at Shadze of Lace specialises in clothing for women aged 40 plus and up to size 22.