SIX OF THE BEST LACE DRESSES

I have a love/ hate relationship with lace - sometimes it looks so chic and elegant, then a brand like Lipsy makes a trashy bodycon you see on a dozen girls every Saturday night, or the Kardashians wears it and there goes my affection. But lately there's plenty of ladylike lace thanks to the delicate lingerie-as-outerwear trend so I'm re-introducing it to my wardrobe. Here are some of my favourite lace dresses this season.

Black Isabella Lace Insert Dress from Whistles

For Sunday brunch: Isabella Lace Insert Dress from Whistles: a modern way to wear lace this season, with a sculptured cocoon shape, lace insert panels and cut out neckline

TOPSHOP high neck short sleeve lace print mini dress

For a night out: High Neck Lace Print Dress from Topshop:
chic yet colourful jersey dress with lace print

Reiss navy blue and black lace insert bodycon dress

For desk-to-drinks: Neo Black Lace Bodycon Dress from Reiss: stretch fit figure-hugging

dress in navy blue and black panel overlay with slash neck and long sleeves

For a casual weekend (with trainers): Swing Dress with Lace Sleeves from ASOS:

relaxed sixties-style swing dress with loose lase sleeves

For the office: Zarita Lace Dress from Diane von Furstenberg: sleek officewear for the

modern woman in rich purple with eyelash fringing on the neckline, sleeves and hem

Perfect for the Christmas party season (oops, I said the c-word and it's only October):
Ebony Lace Dress from Phase Eight in chic black with a fitted body and scallop edge hem and sleeves

CHRISTMAS! Time to start planning all that jazz soon..