Lace Appeal



The look of lace is growing on me this season. Blame it on Prada's ready-to-wear fall 2008 collection two years ago for making the world fall in love with the sheer stuff usually reserved for tablecloths and lingerie. It's feminine and flirty, demure and alluring, sexy without being over-the-top.

This summer, lace also makes for some very interesting layering options as retailers everywhere stock items with lace insets or all-over lace. Last week, I bought two lacy pieces from American Apparel--the leaf flower lace tee ($45 Cdn) and the sheer rib lace raglan ($50 Cdn)--and I've been excited about their layering possibilities ever since. Wear sheer lace over a cami in a matching colour for subtle texture and visual interest, or use a bold-coloured underpinning for added drama. Beige layers also work well, creating a deceptively risqué look.

Are you going to try wearing more lace this season? If it appeals to you as much as it does to me, here are some other stylish options to consider. Enjoy!



Byham tank (ModCloth), $32.99 US


Victorian lace back cardigan (ShopRuche.com), $34.99 US
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13 comments

  1. AnonymousJune 8, 2010 at 6:02 AM

    I want to love lacy looks ... but something about them turns me off. I couldn't even say why! I do love that lace-back cardi, though, for someone with a more romantic look than mine.

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  2. KellyJune 8, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    I'm excited about lace coming back - for the past three years I've been searching for the perfect off-white lace top after my original one shrunk in the wash (or after I beefed up, one of the two!) so hopefully there will be more choices for me this season.

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  3. BonBon Rose Girls KristinJune 8, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    That tank is SO beautiful!

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  4. aliciafashionistaJune 8, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    Lace is so lovely and feminine! I especially like that lace back cardigan from Ruche. So obsessed with shopRuche lately! The only thing I struggle with is what to wear underneath...I suppose it's time to invest in some nice camis!

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  5. AireJune 8, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    Hi Lisa,
    Thanks for featuring our tank on your blog! We appreciate the support!

    xoxo,
    Aire @ModCloth

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  6. AnyaJune 8, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    I love lace. I always keep at least 3-4 lace items in my closet for those special occasions.

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  7. WendyBJune 8, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    The tank is very pretty -- the color makes it interesting.

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  8. AnnchingJune 8, 2010 at 10:57 PM

    I love lace! i just got a light blue lace tank top and it is my favorite piece right now.

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  9. nicoleJune 8, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    I love lace and always will. I esp like that sparkle and face lace top. I've been thinking about getting that AA lace bodysuit but don't think I could pull it off haha. lace is definitely a classic so I hope it never goes out of style.

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  10. theversastyleJune 9, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    i love the black lace top.. its different than other laces and i am looking for different lately

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  11. AshleyJune 9, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    I looooooove the AA lace raglan, that is too too cute! I bet it's fun to play around with layering it too!

    -Ashley
    http://breakfastatsaks.blogspot.com

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  12. LisaJune 9, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    Ashley, I've been wearing the lace raglan with the lace inset facing backwards! It's pretty fun wearing different coloured camis with it all the time--like I have a different top every time.

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  13. LeeshJune 11, 2010 at 6:29 PM

    I'm really liking the lace backing. I've always seen it when I am shopping but didn't think I could pull it off. I think I will give it a try.

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