Lace

By InStyle.com
Jan 25, 2011 @ 4:23 pm
Lace
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WHY WE LOVE IT

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Look what happens when lace leaves the Victorian era behind. Applied to a tank vest instead of a high-collar blouse, or a shirtwaist instead of a boned-bodice gown, the ultimate girlie fabric takes on a modern twist. Suddenly lace doesn?t just feel cool. It is cool.

HOW TO WEAR IT
While a diaphanous Chantilly gown is still as lush as satin sheets, keep the seductiveness in check. A drapey T, tablecloth mini, or peekaboo ballet flats give day wear a fresh, graceful edge. Avoid color. Black, white or nude looks richer and more alluring. Whether natural or brushed on, the only color to grace your face should be a faint blush.

Photos: (left to right) Alberta Ferretti, Donna Karan, Valentino, Oscar de la Renta
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Expressions NYC Clutch

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Lace and metal clutch, Expressions NYC, $65; expressionsnyc.com.

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LOFT Shirt

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Nylon lace shirt, loft, $60; loft.com.
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Nina Shoes

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Lace and faux-leather wedges, Nina, $110; ninashoes.com.

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BCBG Max Azria Skirt

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Lace skirt, BCBG Max Azria skirt, $138; bcbg.com.

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CH Carolina Herrera Dress

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Silk lace dress, CH Carolina Herrera, $990; 212-744-2076.
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Ivanka Trump Flats

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Lace and Leather flats, Ivanka Trump, $130; macys.com.

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Guess Tank

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Cotton lace tank, Guess, $79; guess.com.
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