Just Wait—All of Summer's Most Viral Pieces Will Include This One Detail
A one-way ticket to internet fame.

I work with really chic people; though, I suppose that's part of the job. Because of that, I'm surrounded by inspiration every day and have an up-close look at what the people who study the latest fashion trends and new arrivals, myself included, wear on a daily basis. It's an asset (as well as a curse on my wallet), and this story is proof of that. My fellow editors were the first people I saw talking about and wearing lace-trim skirts during the latter stages of winter. Before long, everyone chic around me was wearing them as well as lace shorts, dresses, tops, and more. The delicate detail was taking over, with one viral item popping up on the scene after another.
Of course, lace has always had a place in fashion, and Phoebe Philo, for example, regularly utilized the material, no matter what brand she worked for. Today, at her namesake brand, lace continues to play a role in her collections, and not one but two lace-trim dresses made their way into her most recent drop on PhoebePhilo.com. Rabanne, Beaufille, Rohé, and more brands frequently feature lace in their seasonal rollouts. As for the catalyst for summer's even more significant lace trend, well, you only have The Row's spring 2025 collection to credit for that. The Olsen twins clearly had lace on the brain, showcasing fresh ways to wear the somewhat controversial touch—from lace skirts paired with knee-high mesh boots to lace dresses styled under sweaters and over pants.
Below, you'll find everything you need to introduce 2025's lace trend into your wardrobe, including styling inspiration and the best lace dresses, skirts, shorts, and more the market has to offer.
Styling inspiration:
The Row spring 2025: For spring 2025, The Row played around with lace, debuting the material in a number of looks, and this was one of the most popular looks among fashion people. This peachy lace-trim skirt has become a true crowd-pleaser and has inspired many to wear similar versions with knee-high boots.
On Rikke Krefting: One of the chicest ways to style lace is with leather, a combination that brings balance and cool factor to outfits every time.
Phoebe Philo: Philo's always loved an elegant touch of lace, whether she's designing for her namesake brand or Celine. Right now, she has not one but two versions of this gorgeous contrast-color satin dress, which is casually styled with flip-flops and an easy shoulder bag.
On Christie Tyler: One of the most elegant ways to wear lace, both now and always, is to create a monochrome ensemble, especially when the color of choice is a neutral like ivory, navy, or black. If you're craving something to break up the color wall, just add contrasting accessories.
On Marilyn Nwawulor-Kazemaks: Lace has a reputation for being overly formal, but it's not hard to dress the material down. Just see this look on Marilyn Nwawulor-Kazemaks, who styled her black lace-trim skirt with boots, an oversize tee, and a soft-yellow sweater tied around her waist.
The Row spring 2025: This is another look from The Row that's going on many a seasonal mood board. Wearing a dress with pants can feel intimidating, but once you try it once, you'll never go back.
On Laura Reilly: One elegant alternative for monochromatic looks is to let you lace piece stand out by picking a lighter color than the rest of your look. It literally shines a light on the star of the outfit.
Shop the chicest lace dresses, shorts, skirts, and more:
Blush pink is *the* color of the season.
Shop the matching Flowing Top With Blonde Lace Detail ($160).
Leather and lace.
Shop the matching Limited Edition Leather Lace Skirt ($169).
I love the idea of pairing this sheer set with matching burgundy tights.
Shop the matching Lace Midi Skirt ($60).
Eliza Huber is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who specializes in trend reporting, brand discovery, and the intersection of sports and fashion. She joined Who What Wear in 2021 from Refinery29, the job she took after graduating with a business degree from the University of Iowa. She's launched two columns, Let's Get a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, Gracie Abrams, and Sabrina Carpenter; and reported on everything from the relationship between Formula One and fashion to the top runway trends each season. Eliza lives on the Upper West Side and spends her free time researching F1 fashion imagery for her side Instagram accounts @thepinnacleoffashion and @f1paddockfits, watching WNBA games, and scouring The RealReal for discounted Prada.
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