How to Wear Lace

Once reserved for lingerie trim only, this fabric is staging a comeback, showing up on everything from sleek day dresses to frilly weekend tops. Click through to see fashionable and flattering ways to showcase your own taste for lace.

Pretty in Lace

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For those who crave coverage, these sleeves show just a hint of skin. Garnet Hill Scoop-Neck Lace Dress, $138, GarnetHill.com; Guy and Eva Bristol Earrings, $34, GuyandEva.com; LOFT Blue and Green Bangle Set, $14.50, LOFT.com (Yellow Pyramid Stud Stretch Bracelet unavailable); AMI Clubwear Woven Pleated Handbag, $12.99 (available in mustard only), AmiClubWear.com.

When layering on lace, stick to neutrals-they're the most wearable.

Coldwater Creek Tiered Lace Shell, $69.95, Kmart.com; Alfani Gold Large Stone Crystal Earrings, $28, Macys.com for stores; Mossimo Large Clutch in Black Natural, $16.99, Target.com for stores; Lands' End Open Toe Twisted Flat in Dark Fawn, $65, LandsEnd.com.

Ensure a perfect fit with every piece of clothing.

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Timid about trying the trend? Opt for this tee-the lace is actually a print!

Jason Wu for Target Short Sleeve Lace Front Tee, $19.99, and Merona Refined Pencil Skirt, $22.99, Target.com for stores; Mark Chain Charm Bag, $46, Macys.com.

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Pair lace items with structured pieces like these tailored trousers to tone down their sweet nature.

Charter Club Lace Blouse, $59, and Macy's Alfani Zipper Detail Pant, $69; Macys.com for stores, LOFT Black and White Stripe Wood Bangle, $29.50, and Black and White Color Block Bangle, $19.50, LOFT.com for stores; Twiggy London Printed Ballet Flat with Bow in Zebra, $39.90, HSN.com.

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