I’m Embracing Fall’s Delicate Lace Trend With These Polished Pieces
Discover 14 charming styles that will make your heart sing.


Fashion's current lace trend isn't stuffy or prim-and-proper. On her Fall 2025 runway for Chloé, Chemena Kamali showcased openwork dresses, sheer blouses adorned with floral appliqués, and gauzy skirts that have inspired many to embrace a boho-chic style revival. Other labels like Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, and Dior took a similar sartorial approach in their autumn collections with romantic pieces that gave a nod to neo-Victorianism.
Inspired to infuse a sense of softness into my own fall and winter wardrobe, I’ve decided to lean into the lace trend. Aside from referencing the runways for easy-to-copy outfit formulas, I’ve been carefully tracking the street-style scene, which lately has been a gold mine: I've found examples of how to wear lace-trimmed skirts with leather jackets and knee-high boots for an autumn feel, and of how to give lace dress a Y2K feel by adding trousers. (That's right, the dress-over-pants uniform has officially found its way back into the fashion zeitgeist.)
Ahead, I’ve curated a handpicked edit of lace pieces that I’ve fallen for—and I’m sure you will, too. Discover styles from beloved brands like J.Crew, Reformation, Zara, and more.
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I’m a '90s girl through and through, which means that my closet is brimming with slip skirts. Thanks to Reformation, I’ve got a new one to add to my collection.
This mini dress from Reiss is my new obsession. It fits like a glove, and I can’t wait to wear it with kitten heels and a trench coat.
If you haven’t yet heard, cherry red is one of the most viral color trends of the season. Sample the tasty hue with J.Crew’s Gwen dress.
Temperatures are swiftly dropping, but that doesn’t mean you can’t wear this sultry number. Simply team it with a faux fur coat to stay nice and warm.
If you’re searching for a going-out getup, style these Anthropologie pants with a leather jacket, a sweater, and pointy heels. Feel free to thank me later.
What I love most about Aritzia’s Nightwatch skirt is its scalloped hemline. It’s a small design detail that has a major impact.
Banana Republic’s mini dress provides extra coverage with long sleeves and a high neckline. And the chocolate brown color is so delectable.
Have you heard? Boho is back. To give this ‘70s-inspired blouse from Zara a modern twist, throw a satin skirt and slingbacks into the mix.
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Lauren K. Tappan is the Fashion Editor at Marie Claire, where she covers trend forecasting and shopping stories, highlighting runway-inspired styles and a blend of emerging and established brands. Prior to joining Marie Claire, she worked as a freelance editor for Harper’s Bazaar and ELLE, specializing in e-commerce content and curating seasonal trend reports. Earlier in her career, she worked at Town & Country, developing a strong portfolio of fashion roundups and designer profiles.
Lauren holds a bachelor's degree in communications with a minor in journalism from the University of Pennsylvania. While at Penn, she served as editor-in-chief of The Walk, the university's fashion magazine, and completed internships at Philadelphia Style Magazine and EveryStylishGirl.