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Lace Lust (and Tips on How to Wear)

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Lace lust (left photo by Tommy Ton for Style)

 Dress: Philosophy Di Alberta Ferretti (60% off, similar style here)

Bag: Valentino (similar here and here)

Shoes: Stuart Weitzman (also on sale here, great style here)

Oh lace! I was born with the affinity for it. From the pink lace princess dress I worn every holiday at my early age to the black lace shift dress I wear now, Lace never leaves my life.

I love lace not only because that it’s elegant and aristocratic, ancient but modern, but also because it is delicate and strong at the same time, just like women, ourselves. We may be fragile sometime but our hearts need to stay strong.

Since lace itself is an ultra feminine garment (yes, it is no long just used for detailing), I especially love pairing it with tough pieces like a leather or denim jacket and structured accessories, like masculine leather bag or a pair of gladiator sandals.

Below are my ways to pair this stunning lace shift dress, hope can give you some inspiration:

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How to wear a lace dress

Featured dress: Philosophy Di Alberta Ferretti (60% off, similar style here)

      Left look:                                                       Right look:

Jacket: Inès & Maréchal (on sale)              Jacket: Topshop  (great style here)

Shoes: Asos                                            Shoes: Ancient Greek Sandals (adore this classic version)

Have you scored any vintage or “new vintage” lace pieces? How will you style them?

By Helen Hou

I'm Helen. In the huge fashion world, what attracts me the most is the way different people accessorize themselves. Our daily outfit choices are not just about the pieces we pick, they relate to something lurking deeply within our hearts: how we feel about ourselves, how we express ourselves to the rest of the world, what kind of people do we want to be and what kind of life do we want to live. Following my passion for fashion, I immerse myself in this bizarre world and try my best to share what I learned with you!