24 Ways To Wear Lace Right Now
After a summer of minimalist looks, from pared-back linen co-ords to boyish jorts, we’re ready for a change. Luckily, something much more romantic is on the horizon. Lace is quickly becoming one of the biggest trends for AW25, adding a touch of romance to everything from sharp tailoring to casual sports luxe and all-out bohemian looks. Scroll down for our favourite Instagram inspiration and the pieces we’re eyeing now.
Let’s be honest, lace isn’t so much a trend, but a look that returns time and again for good reason. It’s pretty, delicate, captivatingly etheral and can add instant (but not too much) drama to any look.
For autumn, it dominated the catwalks in a number of styles. We saw black vampy looks at Saint Laurent, modern, form-fitting pieces at Stella McCartney, and beautiful floor-sweeping nightie-style dresses that captured Chloé‘s signature bohemian aesthetic.
It’s pretty, delicate, captivatingly etheral and can add instant (but not too much) drama to any look.
Naturally, this look has trickled down to more accessible labels. At DÔEN, you’ll find vintage-inspired ivory slips with intricate lace trims, and at Sea NY, black and white blouses with puffed sleeves – the perfect way to dress up your favourite baggy jeans.
Meanwhile, the high street is full of options. Massimo Dutti has elegant silk camisoles you can wear with silky trousers or denim, while H&M offers a whole host of cute lace skirts. Try a maxi-length style with a loose T-shirt, or a short pencil skirt with a belted blazer and heels for pure glamour.
After hours, black and delicate white are the obvious choices for lace. But we love it paired with something unexpected in the day – a red shoe, a sporty short, or a lace skirt worn with a cosy knit or a cute slogan sweater. Whatever way you choose to wear it, lace is definitely giving our autumn wardrobes a much-needed refresh.
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A lace-trimmed cami over pants is fast becoming the hottest Instagram trend of the moment. And it’s perfect for this in-between season.
Lace trims and pretty pale pink are a match made in heaven.
We love it paired with something unexpected in the day – a red shoe, a sporty short, or a lace skirt worn with a cosy knit
Elasticated smocking gives this lace dress a modern edge – we love it paired with black ballet flats.
It may feel a little premature for tights, but we can’t resist this dreamy lace pair – a romantic alternative to your classic 30 denier.
The boho aesthetic still reigns supreme for AW, and a tiered lace maxi skirt nails it in one.
Lace can feel dressy, but take it down a notch with a baggy tee and flats for the day.
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