A Little Bit Sexy and a Little Bit Romantic—This Is the Top of the Summer

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Street style outfit with a camisole top.
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In 2026, we're seeing fashion slip into a softer, more romantic domain. One clear way that is happening is with the resurgence of the camisole top—a trend that was dominant in the aughts during the era of the going-out top and again during Phoebe Philo's tenure at Celine. Now, the lace camisole has returned and is already standing out as one of the key pieces to invest in for summer.

We've already seen fashion editors endorsing the piece on the street style scene, but style insiders are wearing them beyond fashion month. The top is a little bit sexy and a little bit romantic, meaning it's primed for occasions ranging from date night to dinner parties. Ahead, see the cool ways to style the lace camisole trend, including the exact outfits to wear.

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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.