How To Style The Lace Trend In 2026

As we officially welcome spring/summer 2026’s trends, and just the right amount of breeze and sunshine on our island, we punctuate the moment by donning breezy fabrics that complement the weather. The perfect option? Lace.

Live La Dolce Vita with Dolce&Gabbana, who showcased boudoir style worn with striped pyjamas counterparts. Or go hyper sexy with Bella Hadid’s Saint Laurent spring 2026 campaign, where she sported micro lace-edged shorts and contrasted them with an oversized jacket.

Not one for sensual vibes? Look to Miu Miu for vivid crochet that brings out lace’s youthful and joyful notes, or Ferragamo for strategic lace panellings that give a smart yet sexy peekaboo effect.

Whether you opt to turn heads in a statement lace number, or wear yours as an accent, the key is to contrast it with structured or opaque counterparts for that modern, off-beat look.

Up ahead, six must-haves to get you started.

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The Foolproof Dress

Let’s start off easy—the dress. Now, here’s the trick: for the lace dress to work well and you to completely slay the look, the styling has to feel fuss-free. Let the delicate fabric do all the talking while you keep the rest of your outfit to solid hues, preferably of a neutral colour family. From your underpinnings (if they are peeking through) to your accessories, keep them sleek and chic, and you’re all set.

1. Combined Lace Dress, $119.90, Mango

2. Embellished Lace Pocket Mini Dress, $522, Self-Portrait at Farfetch

3. Women’s Mixed Lace Longline Dress, $3,230, JW Anderson

The Statement Skirt

We’re calling these statement lace skirts simply because they are see-through, and will definitely turn heads and garner compliments when styled well. While you should opt for midi to maxi lengths, master the trend by balancing the featherlight and sensuous number with heavier tops in solid hues. Think chunky sweaters, a long-sleeve pullover, or even a wool coat if you’re in a cooler climate. The key is to keep the look comfy and effortless.

4. Lace Midi Skirt, $49.90, H&M

5. Lace Tube Midi Skirt, $503, Wardrobe.NYC at Farfetch

6. Chantilly Lace Midi-skirt With Suspender Straps, $4,450, Prada

The Boardroom-Approved Number

Lace can work for the corporate world with the right pieces. Subtle details such as trimmings and inserts on structured silhouettes add sophistication and femininity to a serious fit. While these will no doubt pair well with well-tailored pantsuits, try yours with leather counterparts for a rebellious touch.

7. Asymmetric Houndstooth Hem Lace Top, $65.90, Zara

8. Innes Shirt, $342, COR at Club21

9. Grisaille Lace Midi Skirt, $948, Stella McCartney at Farfetch

The Delicate Shorts

Sometimes, less is truly more, and that can be said about these cheeky lace-trimmed shorts whether they’re meant for the bedroom or not. Flaunt those long limbs and accentuate them with beautiful lace details that gently flutter against the skin. Contrast that delicate element with sturdier, edgier components such as a denim shirt and a leather jacket—there you have it, the perfect sexy yet modern and fresh fit! Complete yours with a pointed-toe heeled mule or heeled boots for that slight lift.

10. Iona Lac-trimmed Silk-satin Shorts, about $481, DÔEN at Net-a-Porter

11. Satin Lingerie Shorts With Lace Detailing, $590, Dolce & Gabbana

12. Awaken Denim Shorts, $1,016, Zimmermann at Club21

The Playful Separate

Now, lace doesn’t always only have to be ultra feminine; one in a vivid hue can be a fun piece too. Take Miu Miu’s bubblegum pink macramé button-down dress, for example, which can double up as a longline top when worn with shorts: think festival vibes, especially when styled with a cute bikini top underneath. Wear your vibrant pencil skirt with a crisp shirt and classic pumps for a day at the office, and you’re sure to be a ray of sunshine for everyone that day.

13. Puria Shorts, $535, Isabel Marant

14. Sequinned-crêpe And Corded Lace Skirt, $2,095, LaQuan Smith at Farfetch

15. Macramé Dress, $7,500, Miu Miu

The Boudoir Piece

There’s no talking about lace without mentioning lingerie, and we’re fully embracing it. Ace the trend by mastering the art of layering. For a casual day out with the girls, try fun pairings of a pleated skirt and a sleeveless polo top, and layer a cheeky lace mini dress over for an unexpected twist that lends an offbeat cool vibe. Whether you’re going for a street-cool aesthetic, or a subtly sensuous look, be sure to always keep it classy by balancing provocative numbers with structured ones.

16. Lace Strappy Top, $34.90, H&M

17. Lace Camisole Dress, $199.90, Mango

18. Belted Stretch-lace And Silk-blend Tulle Halterneck Bodysuit, about $3,406, Gucci at Net-a-Porter

Photography: Angela Guo
Stylist: Gracia Phang
Model: Miiz/ Mannequin
Makeup: Rina Sim using Chanel Beauty
Hair: Dorene Low and Jane Bok/ Tress & Curvy, using Balmain Hair Couture
Stylist’s assistant: Laila Mishazira

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