Fall fashion trend: Ladylike lace

This is the material of the moment and available in a rainbow of deep, dark hues. From dresses to skirts, blouses and accessories, get holiday-ready in an instant with this updated classic.

By Chatelaine

Updated December 7, 2012

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Fall fashion trend: Ladylike lace

Little black tee

Top, $49, Tristan.

Blazer glory

Blazer, $258, French Connection.

Nipped in

Blazer, $80, Winners.

Out of the blue

Dress, $89, Jacob.

Ruby Tuesday

Top, $16, Joe Fresh.

Pretty panel

Top, $148, BCBG.

Get shorty

Shorts, $118, French Connection.

Pretty in pink

Skirt, $75, Moon.

In her clutches

Clutch, $125, Capezio

Intricate overlay

Collette by Collette Dinnigan dress, $355, Net-a-porter.

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