Lacy Dreams? 6 Ways to Wear the Delicate Material Right Now

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After a years-long reign of minimalism, the artisanal hand and wispy femininity of lace feel completely on time. Whether you approach it with a bohemian mindset like Chemena Kamali’s Chloé with a feathery cami or blouse; a little more sultry like Anthony Vaccarello’s Saint Laurent with a boudoir-inspired midi, or a bit cooler like The Row with a lace-trimmed tunic irreverently styled over pants, is entirely up to you. The takeaway is that we’re having an utterly lovely moment with lace. Even better, brands like Doên, Reformation, and J.Crew are creating pieces that feel just as special as their runway counterparts.

Vogue’s Favorite Lace-Trimmed Pieces

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The Lace-Trim Maxi
Loulou de Saison Uma maxi dress
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Leset Barb mini dress
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The Romantic Cami
Chloé lace-trimmed silk-jacquard camisole
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We love lace with everything from denim to silk satin separates and even a little bit of crochet. The overall idea is to wear it a bit laidback, and not too fussy. It pairs perfectly with polos and oversized white T-shirts, suede sandals, and raffia bags as we continue into the heart of summer. Sticking with the sheer theme we’ve also been deeply into, this lace can benefit from a high-waisted brief or bralette underneath, or try on a slip if you’re feeling a bit more conservative. And just a note—nothing pairs more beautifully than ivory lace than a little bit of a tan and a great red lip.

The Oversized Tee With a Flowy Lace Midi and Flip-Flops

Does anything feel fresher than a white tee and ivory lace? Keep to the languid vibe alive with beaded jewelry and something crochet.

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Cos

oversized cotton t-shirt

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Dôen

Sebastiane tiered lace midi skirt

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Rabanne

crocheted cap

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Aeyde

Melody leather flip flops

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Chan Luu

Madrid charm necklace

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Loewe

Puzzle Biker small belted tote

The Peach Short Set With Ivory Extras

Peach and lace paired with unexpected embellishment adds up to a sleek sort of romance we can get behind.

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Chloé

lace-trimmed silk camisole

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Chloé

lace-trimmed silk shorts

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Zara

pearlescent appliqué bag

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Stone and Strand

Trio Ridge ring

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A.Emery

Edna leather sandals

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Toteme

silk coat

The Lace-Trim Tunic With Relaxed Denim and Mesh Mules

Pair slouchy denim with a silk and lace tunic by The Row for a kind of style magic that’s just right for al fresco cocktails in the city. Mesh mules and a woven tote complete the look.

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The Row

Ingram mini dress

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Khaite

Winslow jeans

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Completedworks

The Break Between The Clouds earrings

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Dragon Diffusion

Eclipse woven leather tote

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Tom Ford Eyewear

Guillaume aviator-style sunglasses

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Alaïa

Classique fishnet mules

The Appliqué Slip With a Crafty Crochet Polo

Nights at the beach aren’t only just poplin white dresses. Find your summer stride in a woven polo and lingerie-inspired skirt. A mesh tote is the ideal finishing touch.

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Loulou de Saison

Kina cotton polo shirt

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Dôen

Elowena silk midi skirt

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Vehla

Reign sunglasses

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Mango

semi-transparent shopper bag

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Éliou

Laria wrap necklace

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Khaite

Aimee ankle strap sandals

The Lace Polo With a Genie Pant and Heeled Sandals

Opposites attract in this ensemble, which plays with texture and silhouette for a cool and entirely modern feel.

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Massimo Dutti

lace shirt with polo collar

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Aflalo

Lolana pants

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Mango

flower charm basket bag

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J.Crew

Brynn wedge sandals

The Asymmetric Lace Dress With Fluid Trousers

Layer like you mean it with a deft mix of a lace slip tunic over easy trousers. Add a button down that will wear well with everything else you own, and toss a light cashmere crewneck over your shoulders for any AC you encounter on the way. A colorful clutch and gilded extras make it 9-to-9-friendly.

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Zara

asymmetric lace dress

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Leset

Barb satin wide-leg pants

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Liffner

belted lizard-effect leather clutch

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Uncommon Matters

Aurum choker

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The Row

Caster striped oversized button-down shirt

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Alaïa

peep-toe ballerina mules

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Saint Laurent

wrap slip dress

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Stella McCartney

lace-trimmed satin camisole

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Leset

Barb slip skirt

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Loulou de Saison

Uma maxi dress

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Zara

lace camisole top

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J.Crew

Stratus lace-trim shorts

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Ulla Johnson

Sierra halter lace top

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Ulla Johnson

Rosine asymmetrical silk skirt

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Reformation

Carolina silk skirt

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Stella McCartney

lace-trimmed satin midi dress

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Maria McManus

lace ruched midi skirt

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Dôen

Elowena silk midi skirt

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Ulla Johnson

Viviane lace blouse

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Chloé

lace-trimmed silk-jacquard camisole

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Leset

Barb mini dress

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Róhe

floral lace maxi turtleneck dress