Product of the week: the lace top

What is it:

The lace top is a popular piece of clothing during the warm season because it offers an elegant yet comfortable silhouette. Lace is an openwork fabric made of yarn or fabric that has evolved in the Spring/Summer 2023 season through textured washes and experimental designs. The reference to the lingerie gives the lace top a delicate and at the same time sensual reputation. Lace bodices took to the runways this coming season in fitted corsets, in the form of sophisticated bralettes and form-fitting silhouettes, taking this lingerie design beyond its roots into outerwear.

Why you should order it:

Lace in the SS23 collections was an evolution of the trend to wear underwear as outerwear, a style where bralettes and corsets are becoming everyday wardrobe. Often seen as a bold fashion statement, this trend appeals to those who are adventurous and want to step outside of their comfort zone to discover garments to play with. However, brands and stores have also transformed this trend into safer options for a broader clientele, with wearable variants for those who want a little more coverage.

Where we saw it:

The big fashion houses have committed themselves to this trend for the women’s fashion of the S/S23 season on the catwalk. Versace led the way with its lingerie-heavy collection, showcasing lace tops in the form of colorful bralettes and silk-like ones Camisoles

, which were combined with other seductive clothes. Similar looks were seen in the collections of Burberry and Dolce & Gabbana, both of which played with the layering of garments over the alluring look. Victoria Beckham and AC9 opted for figure-hugging designs and chose structured cuts that played around the body. Dior and Dennis Basso also played with silhouettes, presenting flowing silhouettes that contrasted with the garments they were paired with.

how to style it

When it comes to the question of how to combine the lace top, there are not many difficulties. It can be paired with both strongly contrasting materials such as leather and denim, as well as materials that pick up the look, such as a wider lace bodice or matching skirt. You also have the option to play with the transparency of the bodice by layering it with contrasting colors. A white turtleneck sweater, for example, goes well under a red lace top and emphasizes the shape of the lace pattern.

The lace top is an extension of the current trend in which underwear elements are worn as outerwear. It was fueled, among other things, by the rising popularity of lingerie brands such as Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty. This development encourages customers to experiment with their look and find new ways to express themselves through bold, bold clothing.

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This article was previously similarly published on FashionUnited.uk.