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- DÔEN Henri ruffled lace blouse in black
- DÔEN Frances top in salt lace
- DÔEN Viviane top in salt and peach lace
- Boden Erica lace top in ivory
- Boden Sasha short-sleeve lace top in ivory
- Boden Penelope short-sleeve lace top in pink violet
- Boden tie-front lace top in white
- Boden lace-detail top in midnight ocean
- Madewell lace-insert top
- Madewell jacquard-lace top
- Madewell shirred lace-trim top
- DÔEN Junia dress in salt and peach lace
- DÔEN Julitta dress in equestrian brown with cream lace
- Reformation Daria lace dress
- Carolina Herrera belted lace midi dress in burgundy
- Dolce & Gabbana lace midi dress in black
- Saint Laurent lace-trimmed ribbed silk top
Lace is the quiet way to dress up for the holidays. A blouse with a delicate edge turns dark denim and a good pair of trousers into something worth gathering around a table for, and a lace dress needs little more than a coat and a great earring. Here are the holiday lace tops and lace dresses I would wear this season, from soft ivory to a deep midnight blue.
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Designer Lace
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Carolina Herrera belted lace midi dress in burgundy
A deep burgundy lace midi with a belted waist, made for a holiday dinner. Shop it here.
Dolce & Gabbana lace midi dress in black
The classic black lace midi, elegant enough to be the only thing you wear all season. Shop it here.
Saint Laurent lace-trimmed ribbed silk top
A ribbed silk top with delicate lace trim, ideal under a tailored blazer. Shop it here.
Holiday Lace Tops
Start with the DÔEN Henri ruffled lace blouse in black. Black lace reads as evening without trying too hard, and it sits well over a slip or a simple camisole with tailored trousers.
For something lighter, the DÔEN Frances top in salt lace and the DÔEN Viviane top in salt and peach lace are the soft, romantic options. Pair either one with a long skirt or wide-leg trousers for a holiday lunch.
Boden has a strong lace lineup too. The Erica lace top in ivory has a high ruffled neckline that looks polished tucked into jeans, and the Sasha short-sleeve lace top in ivory is the one to wear under a blazer.
If you like color, the Penelope short-sleeve lace top in pink violet brings a soft pink to a camel or chocolate-brown trouser. The tie-front lace top in white is the easy, cropped choice with high-waisted denim, and the lace-detail top in midnight ocean is a deep blue that works from the office to a dinner reservation.
For everyday lace, Madewell keeps it relaxed. The lace-insert top, the jacquard-lace top and the shirred lace-trim top are the pieces to wear with jeans and a cardigan when the holidays are more casual.
For an easy everyday option, this cream button-down lace top with long sleeves is a simple way to wear lace on a budget.
Holiday Lace Dresses
The DÔEN Junia dress in salt and peach lace is a slip-style dress with peach lace at the neckline. Wear it with a long coat and tights for a winter evening.
The DÔEN Julitta dress in equestrian brown with cream lace pairs a deep chocolate with cream lace, which feels right for the season. For a dress with more structure, the Reformation Daria lace dress is the one I would try.
How to Wear Lace for the Holidays
Keep the rest of the outfit simple. Pair a lace top with dark denim or tailored trousers, and let a lace dress stand on its own with a coat and plain shoes. For more holiday dressing, see my holiday party dresses guide.
