How to Wear a Lace Top [14 Easy Ideas With Pictures]

Lace has always had a place in a woman's wardrobe. How are you supposed to wear lace, though, if it's not on your collar or part of your underthings? After all, you can't go around wearing lace shirts. Or can you?

There are dozens of ways that you can wear lace shirts, including:

1. With a bralette
2. With country accessories
3. Paired with a floral skirt
4. As a statement piece with simple bottoms
5. With distressed denim and simple jewelry
6. With high waisted flares
7. With shorts
8. With short shorts and a cardigan
9. Under a blazer
10. With a ladylike bag
11. With a flowy skirt
12. Paired with a pencil skirt
13. With bright, simple pants and a matching necklaces
14. Under a cardigan

As the weather warms up, why not experiment with the different ways you can wear a lace shirt? Not only can you try out different styles of shirt, but you'll be able to personalize your accessories to create a unique look.

Types of Lace Tops

Before you start accessorizing, you need to decide what kind of lace shirt you're going to wear. There are several different lace shirt styles for you to choose from. Keep the cut that suits you best in mind, but don't be afraid to experiment with this daring style.

Blouse

If you want to start experimenting with lace, but don't want to be too bold, a lace blouse is the best place to start. These delicate tops pair well with monochrome camisoles and add a touch of flair to your everyday appearance. While the lace itself won't provide you with any warmth during the winter, you can still layer these blouses to create refined daily looks.

Cropped

The cropped style is coming back into fashion and for a good reason. Whether you want to show off your midriff or make the most of a pair of high-waisted shorts, cropped lace tops are statement pieces. You can even pair a lace crop top with a skirt for a sophisticated look. These tops make a killer look for a date, once summer comes around.

Off the Shoulder

Off the shoulder, looks have been around for a long time, and they've always looked good. Combine this elegant cut with the delicacy of lace, and you're looking at a top that you can wear just about anywhere. While you can pair an off the shoulder lace top with a camisole or undershirt, it's just as easy to wear these tops on their own. Pair one with a lace bralette or a bold pair of sunglasses, and you'll be ready to spend your summer tearing up the town.

Long-Sleeved Sheer

Are you looking for a top that's going to show some skin? Then a long-sleeved, lace sheer top may be right for you. This bold look isn't for everyone. You're going to need to layer these skirts if you want to go out in public, too. That said, nothing's going to catch the eye like the contrast of the sheer material and your skin after a day spent at the beach. Take these shirts out or keep them at home for a night with your boo - either way, they'll give you the confidence you need to put your best foot forward.

Short-Sleeved

Want to leave the long sleeves of the last look behind? It's easy enough to find a short sleeve sheer lace top. When paired with an undershirt, these tops make elegant additions to any wardrobe. Alternatively, you can pair this top with a cheeky bralette and head out on the town.

Vintage

Heading to a renaissance fair this year? Or just looking to embrace a vintage look? There are plenty of vintage lace shirts for sale nowadays. If you're looking for a costume addition, you can readily pair these vintage lace shirts with corsets or a power belt. If you're looking for a high-collar addition to your wardrobe, you'll find sheer and opaque tops without a problem.

Tank Top

For a more straightforward look, you can always invest in a lace tank top. Razorback and standard tanks alike both look stunning made out of lace. You can readily layer these tank tops with jackets or wear them on your own.

Camisole

Lace camisoles are light-weight additions ideal for summer days and blistering nights. Pair these tops with a jean jacket and a broad hat, and you'll have a memorable look on your hands for the whole year-round.

How To Wear A Lace Top

Once you've found the lace cut you want, what can you wear it with? If you wish to look cute or if you're going to play with the risque, there are plenty of accessorizing options available to you.

With A Bralette

Bralettes are excellent additions to any woman's wardrobe. These lace-covered bras can be worn when you go out, allowing you to add a bit of playful energy to your look. When you pair a bralette with a lace top, the look is far more about the bralette than the top. That said, the combination of lace-on-lace is an eye-catching look if you want to make an impression on a night out.

With Country Accessories

What makes a look "country"? Head south of the Mason-Dixon line, and you'll get a better idea. This look's accessories include cowboy hats and cowboy boots, sure. That said, they also consist of turquoises jewelry, ripped jeans, tied-off flannel shirts, and brown leather jackets. Even a cropped jacket with fringe makes a lace top look stellar.

Paired With A Floral Skirt

Cropped lace tops pair well with high waisted shorts, jeans, and skirts. If you want to embrace your inner Persephone, then you'll want to try and match your lace top with a high waisted floral skirt. A maxi skirt will flow against your legs and keep you comfortable while also emphasizing any floral designs that you may have in your lace top. Alternatively, short floral pencil skirts will let you look sharp and daring as you head out on a date.

As A Statement Piece With Simple Bottoms

Sometimes, a lace top can serve as a look all on its own. All you need to do is pair it with the right set of bottoms. This can be a pair of high waisted shorts, pants, or a simple skirt. You can get a little bit bolder, if you want, and seek out bottoms that have simple patterns of applique. Don't feel the need to go overboard, though. If you find a lace top that shines on its own, embrace it!

With Distressed Denim and Simple Jewelry

Swap out your simple pair of bottoms for some distressed denim, and you're already halfway towards a whole new look! Distressed denim makes any look a little more rugged, but it is also a stylish addition to any wardrobe. Partner your torn up denim pants with some simple jewelry - a matching necklace and earrings, for example - and you'll have a look that's great for a day with friends or a first date.

With High Waisted Flares

What's better than a high waist on a pair of bottoms? This cut makes crop tops look all the better and can change your silhouette if you so desire. High waisted flares, in particular, will pair well with a lace top. Flares have come back into fashion over the past few years, and now you'll be able to find them in all sorts of colors and with all manner of designs. Pick a pair that suits your look and match it with a monochromatic lace top. The combination of the lace's patterns and the flares' style, and you'll stand out in a crowd.

With Shorts

You probably already have a pair of well-loved shorts in your wardrobe. If you don't, you're going to want to invest in a pair - especially if you're going to start wearing lace tops. Lace tops of all cuts go well with a pair of simple shorts. Pair your sheer top with a pair of cut-offs, or invest in some red denim to offset the simple white of a lace camisole. So long as the clothes you choose make you happy, you'll pull together an outfit that stuns everyone around you.

With Short Shorts and A Cardigan

Who likes short shorts? We like short shorts! Pairing a lace top with a pair of short shorts is an easy way to make a fashion statement. Add a pair of high heels to the mix, and you'll be ready to turn some heads.

What do you do, though, if the weather starts getting cold? As it turns out, short shorts go well with a cardigan. The contrast of long sleeves and short shorts adds an endearing element to your appearance, letting you balance "sexy" and "adorable" without compromising your sense of style.

Under A Blazer

If you're looking for a sharper look than can be provided by a cardigan, why not swap it out for a blazer? The contrast of a lace top, with its casual appearance, and the set lines of a blazer will draw eyes to your look. While this is far from an outfit you should wear to a business meeting, it's still a compelling style that'll let you experiment with the range of the lace top you've added to your wardrobe.

With A Ladylike Bag

What does the word "ladylike" mean? For one person, "ladylike" may mean flowers, the color pink, or a few well-placed bows. For someone else, it may mean well-cut black leather, high heels, and eyeliner sharp enough to kill a man.

However, you choose to define "ladylike," know that a purse that embodies your definition of the term will make your lace top look all the more personal. After all, your look is meant to be unique. Why not amp your top up with a matching clutch?

Head out for a date with a butter-soft leather purse in hand. Alternatively, bring holiday presents to your friends in an oversized, flowery bag. These bags and others like them will all add to the look of your lace. You can find "ladylike" purses of all shapes, colors, and sizes in Amazon’s catalog.

With A Flowy Skirt

Flowy skirts are the ideal accessories for summerwear. If you wear a high waisted flowy skirt with a cropped lace top, then you'll be the embodiment of the year's warmer months.

Paired With A Pencil Skirt

Pencil skirts are versatile. They fit in well in a professional setting, and they make for tantalizing additions to any date outfit. If you pair a pencil skirt with a camisole and lace top, you'll be able to add a unique twist to your usual work outfit. Alternatively, you can match a high waisted pencil skirt with a lace crop top to really wow your friends.

Don't feel as though you're restricted to the traditional pencil skirt. You can find pencil skirts in all colors and with varying cuts in Amazon's catalogs.

With Bright Simple Pants and A Matching Necklace

Who doesn't like wearing a pair of bright pants? Not only do pants in unique colors add a pop to your outfit, but they'll brighten your mood. You can match a pair of colorful pants with a necklace of the same color to make your lace top stand out a statement piece. Do try and keep the lace top you pair with your bright pants simple, though - there's a difference between an outfit with pop and an outfit that overwhelms.

Under a cardigan

Finally, if you're looking for something to help you stay warm while you wear your lace on a night out, then you may want to invest in a cardigan. Cardigans are well-loved for their softness and their versatility. You can leave your cardigan unbuttoned, to better show off the designs in your lace. Alternatively, you can button one or two buttons to change the look of your silhouette. Either way, you'll stay warm and stylish throughout the day.

Let this year be the year you experiment with your style. Once you find the cut of lace top that suits your look best, you'll be able to try out all of these looks at your leisure.