This Cool Girl Trend Will Set Fashion People Apart From Everyone Else In 2026

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Lacy camisole tops were a mainstay of the early 2000s. A time when "going out tops" were practically an entire shopping category and a key consideration for how to get dressed. TV shows such as The OC popularized going out tops, often in the form of slinky lace-trimmed camisoles, which went on to become a defining piece for the decade in fashion.

Fast-forward two decades, and the camisole top trend is back in full force. We're seeing the style sweep the fashion set and make a major comeback. The styles range from ribbed versions to silky satin, yet all of the iterations are finished with a touch of romantic lace. Ahead, shop the camisole top trend that is taking over yet again in 2026.

Kristen Nichols
Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co., and her style has been featured in publications including The New York Times, Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.