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Once reserved for the boudoir and the sweetly romantic set, lace is now a fabric even the edgiest girls can embrace. Forever feminine at its core, lace has gone avant-garde. Bolder guipure-inspired fabrications that venture into laser-cut territory, as spotted on model Candice Swanepoel, are more daring than demure. Silhouettes range from artfully retro, à la Emily Blunt’s belted long-sleeve sheath, to asymmetrically experimental (Diane Kruger’s Jason Wu black lace mini with sweeping navy chiffon overlay). And the color options are equally inspired: From Swanepoel’s periwinkle Valentino to Olivia Palermo’s frothy cotton candy-colored reams of ruffled lace (also House of Valentino) and Blunt’s fiery red Michael Kors creation.
Sheer Beauty
Subtle Detailing
Test-drive the trend with delicate lace edging at the hem of this semi-sheer chiffon dress.
Work Ready
The classic silhouette makes this coral lace dress suitable for the office.
Vintage Inspired
The lace-embroidered fabric of this buttery yellow, one-shoulder confection is perfect for most any summer wedding.
$198, Mint Julep
Party Pants
There’s more sass than sweetness wrapped up in these ruffle-and-lace cocktail shorts.
$50, AK Couture
Little Black Dress
The sheer lace sleeves on this shirred-bodice minidress give off a sultry lingerie-inspired vibe.
$249, White Label
The New Suit
White-Hot
Lace Bikini
Daringly Demure
Wear this Chantilly lace button-down blouse over a classic black cami or bandeau-style top.
$148, Cuffe Parade
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