Vogue 8900 Carven inspired dress dilemma

lace panel or cutwork panel? that is the question. I like the cut work effect and whilst clearing the flat (I will be moving soon) I found a linen table cloth with cut work details that I could use as inserts. the white linen has got more body and would keep with the spirit of the Carven designs:

Whilst the blue lace I 've got is very pretty I am worried it's too limp for the main fabric.