Pretty, Soft, and Romantic: The One Trend Every It Girl Is Suddenly Wearing

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Woman wearing a pointelle cardigan.
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Delicate pointelle pieces are absolutely everywhere. The soft fabric has decorative eyelet holes that add a pretty, romantic element to the otherwise simple cotton items. Brands such as Cou Cou Intimates and Leset have carved out signature designs, ranging from pajama sets to tank tops to bralettes, that have landed in the closets of every fashion insider.

While many of the pieces are intended for sleepwear, we're starting to see them styled with everyday outfits. Whether it is a cardigan worn with jeans and Mary Jane flats or a cami dress paired with kitten heels, the pointelle items are now part of the 2026 It-girl wardrobe. Ahead, shop our edit of the best pointelle pieces to add to your closet.

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.