How to style lace dresses for party season

Senior Fashion Editor Lena Kamarudin reimagines the classic lace dress for every mood — proving that this timeless textile still knows how to make a statement.

By Lena Kamarudin - 25 Nov 2025

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A lace dress becomes the ultimate party statement when classic romance meets modern edge. Soft textures and sharp tailoring keep the look feminine yet effortlessly current, while Gen Z–inspired styling gives lace a cool, rebellious twist.

Pairing sheer elements with bolder silhouettes or unexpected accessories transforms lace from prim to powerful, blending nostalgia with new-age attitude. Lean into lace-on-lace details for a dreamy, Lolita-tinged fantasy, or channel a touch of English eclecticism with playful contrasts reminiscent of Lily Allen’s sweet-meets-street charm.

However you style it, a lace dress remains a timeless canvas for creating a party look that’s both whimsical and striking.

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Lace on lace takes center stage in this Lolita-inspired fantasy, where romance meets rebellion. A frothy lace dress paired with matching stockings and ribbon heels creates a vision of girlish excess, while fur trims and pearl-laden accessories add opulent charm. It’s a dreamy clash of textures — proof that when it comes to lace, more is always more.

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A whisper of sheer lace in a skirt, paired with a silk blouse or an oversized tailored jacket, strikes the balance between sassy
and sophisticated. The romance remains, but restraint takes the lead — soft textures meet sharp tailoring for a look that’s effortlessly modern yet undeniably feminine.

From tea to trendsetter

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Channeling that distinctly English sense of eclectic charm, this lace ensemble nods to Lily Allen’s irreverent mix of sweet and street. A textured lace skirt brings vintage femininity, while this season’s trending clogs add a cheeky, modern twist. It’s lace
with personality — equal parts playful, polished, and perfectly unpredictable.

Sweet, sheer and a little bit savage

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For a cool Gen Z twist, lace sheds its prim reputation and steps into the street. A sheer lace blouse paired with flared jeans feels effortlessly rebellious — a blend of nostalgia and new- age cool. Ground the look with chunky grunge boots and a hint of attitude, and suddenly lace isn’t just romantic — it’s rock ’n’ roll reimagined.

How to style lace dresses for party season

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Give it structure

From tea to trendsetter

Sweet, sheer and a little bit savage

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