Photos by Michelle Dorman Photography
Top: Loft | Jeans: Loft (similar)| Shoes: Jessica Simpson (similar) | Brooch: Vintage (similar) | Necklace: Loft | Bracelet: J.Crew (old) | Rings: Old Navy (in stores) | Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs (similar) | Purse: Old Navy | Lipstick : Wet n Wild (color Mocha-licious)
I am a huge fan of lace and all things girly. Today I’m going to share my tips for styling lace. If you’re not super girly, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with some tips on toughening up your look.
Lace
- Dress – Lace dresses come in a variety of colors. I would shop for one in cream, navy, burgundy, or black. These shade are classic and easy to style. I suggest choosing a dress that falls above the knee for versatility.
- Top – Lace tops can be tricky. You don’t want it too boxy and falling away from the body. If you can find one that is fitted it will provide you with a better profile.
- Skirt – If you’re note super keen on lace, starting with a skirt is a good idea. You can break up the lace with another fabric up top.
Complete Your Lace Look
- (Faux) Leather Jacket- Toughen up a lace piece with the ultimate badass accessory, the leather jacket. You can do no wrong with this pairing and you will exude chicness.
- (Faux) Leather pant- Leather leggings are edgy and cool. Just throw them on and you’re good to go.
- Chambray/Denim Jacket – A denim top of some sort will break up the look and provide a casual chic vibe.
- Denim – Solid denim or distressed is the way to go depending on the look you want to achieve. I love an awesome pair of distressed jeans, but a solid pair would keep the look more polished and clean.
- Pants – Depending on the color of lace you can pretty much style with any color. If you’re feeling bold you could go for a printed bottom.
Accessories
Last but certainly not least is your accessories. You can wear any type of shoe to fit the occasion. If you’re dressing up for an evening out, I’d suggest wearing a heel or wedge. If you’re going casual, wear a cute pair of booties. For a classic look try a flat.
For this look I kept it casual and paired the blouse with distressed denim and ballerina pink flats. I wanted to play up the feminine details so I added a rhinestone brooch, a locket, and the cutest cross body bag. I love the juxtaposition of pale pink and snakeskin!
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fashionandstylepolice says
October 29, 2015 at 3:28 amGreat post. I love the delicate look of a lace piece.
asaherrman says
October 31, 2015 at 11:01 amThanks Stella!
banglesandbungalows says
October 29, 2015 at 9:25 amI love the mix of snakeskin and lace with neutral colors – so chic!
xx Yasmin
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asaherrman says
October 31, 2015 at 11:07 amThanks Yasmin!
vivian | t w o w a r d says
October 29, 2015 at 10:45 amHappy Thursday honeybun! Great tips 🙂 You look amazing in lace and I wish I could pull that off too:) I don’t own so many lace items, but I do have a lace skirt and I can’t wait to use your tips! 🙂 Thanks for sharing and have a great day ahead 🙂 xo Vivian
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asaherrman says
October 31, 2015 at 11:21 amYou’re so sweet calling me honeybun, I like that! Thanks for the compliment. You would look great in lace. I hope to see your skirt on the blog soon.
GorisHelena says
October 29, 2015 at 11:38 amReally love your outfit ! xo
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asaherrman says
October 31, 2015 at 11:25 amThanks so much!
Esther says
October 29, 2015 at 4:24 pmGorgeous outfit, I really love the colors. And great tips, thank you for sharing!
xo, Esther
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asaherrman says
October 31, 2015 at 11:27 amThanks Esther!
Margaret says
October 29, 2015 at 5:01 pmGreat Post! Love your outfit, girly to boot.Thanks for all the.grest tips. You were very thorough and now I won’t be afraid to do lace.
asaherrman says
October 31, 2015 at 11:28 amThanks Mom. Glad you enjoyed the post.
Amelia Vesper says
October 29, 2015 at 9:17 pmAw, I recognize that location (and that outfit)! I love lace but I don’t have enough of it in my wardrobe. The lace top/leather jacket combo is my fave, even though I consider myself to be extremely girly 😉
xo Mil
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asaherrman says
October 31, 2015 at 11:30 amLol! You’re so funny. I also love the lace top/leather jacket combo, even though I don’t have a leather jacket. I keep looking for one but haven’t found one that I like.
Syah says
October 30, 2015 at 8:44 amI have one piece of lace in my closet and it’s a black jersey top with a sheer lace back. I love it because it’s not too girly but still has lace 🙂 thanks for sharing this post Asa!
asaherrman says
October 31, 2015 at 11:31 amYour top sounds so pretty. I would love to see it on the blog.
WhatWouldVWear says
October 30, 2015 at 1:31 pmAsa, those are great tips on how to wear lace and these pictures of you are just beautiful! You wear lace so well, and I just love your smile!
xoxo, Vanessa
http://www.WhatWouldVWear.net
asaherrman says
October 31, 2015 at 12:11 pmThanks Vanessa! I’m glad you enjoyed the post. Thanks for the sweet compliment. You’re the best.
Anne says
October 31, 2015 at 12:55 amLove the top (and anything lace) but I love those shoes even more! So cute.
xx Anne
asaherrman says
October 31, 2015 at 12:18 pmThanks Anne! You’re so sweet. The shoes were a great find.
Art Becomes You says
October 31, 2015 at 3:32 amyou cutie potatie. i love the creamy colours on you 🙂
xx Lyd
asaherrman says
October 31, 2015 at 12:18 pmThanks Lydie!
asallows says
October 31, 2015 at 7:42 amAsa, this outfit is so beautiful! I love the soft lace top with the slightly distressed jeans. And the little vintage brooch is stunning!
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asaherrman says
October 31, 2015 at 12:20 pmThanks Alecz! You’re so sweet. I love that you noticed the vintage brooch. My mother-in-law gave it to me.
juliannaclairelynch says
October 31, 2015 at 10:51 amLove this whole look gorgeous! Loving your shoes and purse!
xx Julianna
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asaherrman says
October 31, 2015 at 12:27 pmThanks Julianna!
Abby says
November 3, 2015 at 9:19 pmI love how you toughened up this look a bit with the distressed denim. Such a pretty white lace top 🙂
xo,
Abby of Life in the Fash Lane
asaherrman says
November 7, 2015 at 7:28 pmThanks Abby!
Joyce Davies says
November 4, 2015 at 9:23 pmLove the look. Casual and cute and i love the added brooch detailing. You look so beautiful Great shots! Mixing lace in your look is a great style to learn. Thanks for sharing how.
Hugs & Love
Joy
http://www.jseivad.com
asaherrman says
November 7, 2015 at 9:49 pmThanks Joy! You’re so sweet. I’m impressed that you noticed the brooch. :*