Lace, Dressed

Lace is the loud part. What makes it work this spring is the plain piece on top of it — a knit, a cardigan, a trench, pressing it down.

CoverLace skirt on the bottom, a turtleneck pressing it down, a trench on top — bottom to top, plainer as it climbs.

Editor’s line

Lace isn’t a personality. Wearing it well is knowing what to put over it. The looks that feel off right now have the same problem — they let the lace speak first.