Fashion The Lace Accent By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on August 19, 2011 @ 09:39AM Pin Share Tweet Email Trending Videos Photo: Time Inc Digital Studio The Lace Accent 01 of 07 WHY WE LOVE IT Imaxtree Formerly seen outside the bedroom only under cover of darkness, lace has now come into the light, but in a totally different guise. Instead of veiling bare skin, day wear treats it as an accent fabric that spotlights its intricacy rather than its intimacy. The result is unexpected-surprisingly not sexy, but it sure is pretty. HOW TO WEAR ITStick to lingerie colors-black and nude-which add cheekiness to lace's newly reworked propriety. (Colors can take it from chic to cheap.) Make an inspired odd couple by pairing it with flannel, bordering a Donegal tweed, or under a sporty coat. A lace shoe is too much for day, but a bag is fine-just choose a shoulder strap, not a clutch. Photos: (left to right) Erdem, Valentino, Bottega Veneta, Jason Wu 02 of 07 Tory Burch Skirt Time Inc Digital Studio Corded lace skirt, Tory Burch, $425; toryburch.com. 03 of 07 Rebecca Taylor Blazer Time Inc Digital Studio Wool-flannel blazer with lace trim, Rebecca Taylor, $395; neimanmarcus.com. 04 of 07 Thread Social Dress Time Inc Digital Studio Silk dress with lace, Thread Social, $465; threadsocial.com. 05 of 07 Haute Hippie Blouse Time Inc Digital Studio Silk blouse with lace detail, Haute Hippie, $395; saksfifthavenue.com. 06 of 07 Giorgio Armani Bag Time Inc Digital Studio Lace and metal bag, Giorgio Armani, $1,350; at Giorgio Armani, armanistores.com for locations. 07 of 07 Sportmax Crewneck Top Time Inc Digital Studio Lace crewneck, Sportmax, $205; 212-674-1817.