It is difficult to see why lace should be so expensive; it is mostly holes.
Mary Wilson Little
Girlish or sexy, it's always feminine: a wink when wearing jeans, an eyelash flutter in a dress.
Dresses
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Sleeveless Lace Dress- Simple and pretty. Zooey Deschanel-ish. Flats with this one. Lace dress with bright contrast lining-in this case lime-there are other options. Concealed zipper fastening. Cotton/Nylon. Machine Washable. $96.00
Red Valentino Embellished Lace Dress- Elegant, but easy. Wear with extra long, knotted pearls? A spring/summer event dress. Polo (great with a big hat) graduation, wedding? Latte colored lace with sequin and bead embellishment, gathering from fitted waist, tulle bow at button-fastening keyhole back; fully lined. Concealed zipper and hook at the side. 100% Nylon. Above the knee. $950.00
Rainbow Lace Long Sleeved Mini Dress by Matthew Williamson- Be young or petite and knock'em dead with this unique dress; gorgeous color, fine workmanship. Hand embroidered satin appliqué and cording detail finished with scalloped edged hem. Slim silhouette, hidden zipper fastening at the back. Detachable tonal silk slip with adjustable straps. $2675.00
Lavender Lace Pencil Dress- Covered but sexy. Intricate lace will dress up any occasion. Meet his parents, attend a concert, dine out. Flutter sleeve and low V zippered back. Mid knee. Also gray, pale pink and black. $55.00
Paul & Joe Sister Marine Lace Dress- Round neck, short sleeves, llace overlay/solid underlay, concealed side zipper. Cotton/Polyamide. Mid thigh. $350.00
Black Lace from Pretty to Pretty Racey
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Valentino Silk-Crepe and Lace Dress- Prim and pretty. Ready for black tie event or dinner at Daniel's. Floral lace bodice, fully lined in nude. Button fastening keyhole back, concealed zipper and hook fastening at the side. 100% Silk lined in cotton. $2890.00
Sonia Metallic Lace Dress by Callula Lillibelle- Sexy but not advertising. A great figure will bring out all its virtues and vice versa. Black and bronze metallic lace-fully lined. Side slit, button-fastening keyhole and concealed zipper at the back. Mid-knee Polyester/Rayon/Spandex. $400.00
Marc by Marc Jacobs Dahlia Lace and Jersey Dress- A really different silhouette for lace-more modern. Handsome, rather than pretty. Conservative but not. If you know what I mean. Black floral cropped lace overlay with high v-neck, elasticized waist, tan jersey underlay and lining. Zipper fastening at the back. 100% Polyester. $300.00
D & G -Dolce & Gabbana Black Lace Top- Pencil pants and high heels for dining chez vous=dinner party hostess attire; a Soho loft? An exhibition opening? Sleeveless Silk/Viscose top. Relaxed neckline with thick, soft tie. Narrow silhouette. Semi-sheer. $490.00
Lover Serpent Lace Top- Great looking open lace design. Wear over white, black, red…well, anything. Brights or monochromes. An unfussy pair of narrow pants, long or short skirt will become an ensemble with this piece. Very riche. Black lace, cropped sleeves, scalloped edges, eyelash trims, detachable nude camisole; concealed zipper and hook fastening at the back. Nylon/Rayon. Fully lined. $450.00
Lace Tops
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Allover Lace Tank- A wear-it-with-everything-I-wish-I'd-bought-two piece. Sheer at the top, racer back, Nylon/Spandex tomato tank. $16.00
J. Crew Raindrop Lace Top- A prettier-than-tee for shorts, pants, summer skirts. Swirled lace with scalloped hems and delicately fringed edges. Short sleeves, fully lined. Cotton/Nylon. Black, ivory or pink $110.00
Lace Button Up Tee- Really sheer-needs a camisole or white bra. Doesn't close completely either- well, that's what you girls are wearing. Cute as heck. Very sexy in a Lolita kind of way. Short sleeves. Beautiful lacework. $69.95
Calypso St. Barth Wanda Lace Tank- Easy, forgiving shape over bathing suit, shorts or mini skirt. Delicate tank with floral cut-outs; lined; pleats front and back. Hangs below the waist. White or pink. $225.00
Gold Foil Lace Tee- Looks more expensive than it is. Dress up casual. Be flirty. Be air conditioned. White with gold touches-lace tee with short sleeves. 100% Polyester. Machine washable. $35.00
Lace Skirts
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Valentino Ruby Red Floral Silk Lace Skirt- Now this is a color! Wear with ivory or black black black. Make an entrance without trumpets. Layers of transparent flowers; wide waist band, concealed side zipper; above the knee. 100% Silk. $2065.00
Burberry London Nude Lace Skirt- You'll have this until it falls apart. Wear with simple silk on top-thin please. Camisole or sleeves. Or cashmere. Sheer elegance. Cotton/Viscous lined lace. Form flattering knee length pencil cut. Sits high on the waist. Cotton/Polyester/Viscose. $870.00
Scalloped Edge Lace Skirt- Good color. Wear with ivory rather than white or try yellow for some zing. Keep the top simple. Have fun with shoes or bag. Tuck details at the waist add fullness. Tonal grosgrain waistband, Invisible back zipper. Nylon/Polyester. $150.00
Tibi Black Imperial Lace Skirt- With a bustier and high heels it's one thing, with a silk shell and pearls, it's another. You can play with this one. Mini silhouette with nipped in waist and scalloped lace hem. Wear with fitted top, please. 100% Nylon. $340.00
