Fall Trend Spotlight: Lace

As the weather becomes cooler this fall you will find yourself wearing more layers or bulkier clothing. While keeping warm is important, you should not have to sacrifice femininity to do it. Wearing lace can be an easy way to add a touch of feminine charm to your fall wardrobe. Sheer lace, lace trim or even a sexy lace shoe can make a difference. Check out these lacy suggestions to bring a little femininity back to fall.

Lace Tops

A lace top can be worn for day and evening when paired with the appropriate undershirt and bottoms. A lace blouse adds a touch of femininity and sexiness to a business suit or a flirty appeal when worn with classic blue jeans. This fall, there are plenty of lacy tops to choose from that will add to your feminine charm.

Lace tops to try:

• Heart and Soul Belted Lace Top, regular price $40.00 at JCPenney. Sizes: Small to 1x. Colors: dusty pink and wine.
• Jones Wear Lace Top, regular price $64.00 at JCPenney. Sizes: 4 to 18. Colors: fawn.

The Lace Dress

A lace dress is the ultimate in feminine sexiness. Lace dresses - whether they are casual sundresses or long, flowing gowns - always call attention to the wearer. This fall, the lacy dress is strictly for evening attire. A short sexy one for a hot date or a feminine cocktail dress for your holiday party are the trends for fall/winter.

Sexy lace dresses to try:

• Marina Dress Cap Sleeve lace Cocktail Dress, $179.00 at Macy's. Comes in Misses, Petite and Plus sizes. Colors: black, gunmetal and navy.
• Maggy London Dress Long Sleeve Lace V-Neck Cocktail Dress, $135.00 at Macy's. Sizes: 4 to 14. color: black.

Lacy Bottoms

No I'm not referring to underwear but lace skirts, pants, shorts, capris and leggings. This fall, pencil skirts and shorts are the trend in bottoms. Pencil skirts are the sexy office wear garment of the season. Shorts worn with opaque tights are the trend for fall. Add a little feminine charm to these trends by purchasing ones in lace.

Lacy bottoms to try:

• Jessica London textured lace Pencil Skirt, regular price $69.99 to $74.99 at OneStopPlus. Sizes: 12 to 28. Color: jet black.
• LC Lauren Conrad Lace Shorts, regular price $44.00 at Kohl's. Sizes: 4 to 16. Color: black.

Lace Hosiery

Want to add a little wow to your simple little black dress? Wear lace hosiery with it. Hosiery is back in style for fall and lace tights and panty hose will definitely keep you with the trend. Unlike fishnet stockings, lace hosiery is feminine and sexy without looking trashy or sleazy.

Lace hosiery to try:

• Black lace tights, $18.00 at GUESS. One size in black.
• Thigh-high stretch lace hosiery by Comfort Choice, $12.99 at Woman Within. Sizes: 1x and 2x. Colors: black and white.

The Sexy Lacy Pumps and Booties

Pumps and booties are the ultimate in feminine footwear. Many bridal pumps come in lace to add an extra touch of femininity. However, for fall lace pumps and booties are not only feminine but they are very sexy as well.

Lacy pumps and booties to try:

• GUESS 'Hondo 3" Platform Pump, $98.95 at Nordstrom. Sizes: 5.5 to 10 medium. Color: black gold lace.
• Glint 'Trio' Peep Toe Bootie, $99.95 at Nordstrom. Sizes: 4 to 11 medium. Colors: black and ivory.

These are five easy ways to add a little lacy feminine charm and allure to your fall wardrobe. Other lacy items to try include lace covered handbags, shawls, scarfs and belts. If you are not sure lace is for you start off small with a lace cami or hosiery. If you like the way lace looks on you, then graduate to a lace blouse, bottom or dress. As always, the items presented are suggestions to be used as guide for what styles are trendy for the season. So get your feminine charm on this fall with a lacy garment or accessory!

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