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Lace can be the perfect blend of sweet and sexy when done right. TODAY style editor and Bobbie.com’s Bobbie Thomas shares tips for trying this pretty and popular trend:
'Work' it
Both the beauty and the challenge of wearing lace lies in the fact that it can look a little lingerie-like at times. Thankfully, you can combat looking overly sexy at the office by pairing lace with more structured pieces like a blazer or a pair of well-tailored trousers. You can also take a cue from recent red carpets, where celebrities have been slipping into modest lace styles, including tea-length dresses with delicate lace overlays and blouses with high, Victorian-influenced necklines. (ASOS Curve Lace Top $50, Madisonplus.com; I.N.C International Concepts Bootcut Pant $80, Macys.com)
Dress it down
For moms on the go, teens, tweens and anyone else with a more casual lifestyle, you can add a touch of romance to your usual look by incorporating lace. For weekends, I love pairing a black or cream lace dress with a chunky knit cardigan and cozy sweater tights. Top it off with a scarf, hoodie or even combat boots for an effortlessly chic bohemian ensemble. (Waltz Dress $27, Necessaryclothing.com; Cardigan $90, Bananarepublic.com; Makayla Lace Tank $19, Necessaryclothing.com; Julia Grey Striped Hoodie $43, BrandyMelvilleusa.com; Loyal Boot-Cut Jeans $40. Hm.com)
Toughen up
Last but not least, "sweet meets street" in the runway favorite combo of leather and lace. Anyone can pull off this fashion-forward style for an evening out; the trick is to keep at least one garment classic. Sleek leather pencil skirts and leather jackets are favorites that'll keep things modern and sophisticated; otherwise, you may end up in territory that's a tad too trendy. (Victoria's Secret Rezrekshn Leather jacket $90, Ebay.com; Coincidence & Chance Revel Dress $79, Urbanoutfitters.com).
These days lace is showing up everywhere from fashion runways to Hollywood's red carpets. TODAY style editor Bobbie Thomas talks about why the material is so stylish, and shows how anyone can wear it.
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It would be nice to be able to go to the websites you reference and at least find the items you presented if not purchase them..... Please do a better job of researching the availability of the products you are going to feature.
I loved the long lace dress from necessaryclothing.com. I found the dress online on my phone but it was sold out by the time I got home from work to order it. Is any one else selling dresses like this? Thank you!!