How To Wear A Lace-Up Top
With the carousel of fashion, trends often come in and out but sometimes completely new trends arise. It’s always fun when designers think of something completely new! Lately, that new trend has been the lace-up detail. Whether you’re going out for a night on the town with the ladies or just running errands on a random Sunday, you can dress up or dress down this style.
At a first glance, I loved this new trend but could I really wear it? It seems a little revealing but the celebrities and bloggers that were seen rocking this trend didn’t have that raunchy vibe at all. So as I like to say, it’s all in the way you style it! Read on to learn all about how to wear this trend appropriately.
TYPES OF LACE-UP TOPS
Before we can really dive into the ‘how,’ we need to understand what we’re dealing with and what our options are. With that being said, there are many different types and styles of the lace-up top including: a slim-fitting top, a loose-fitting top, and a loose-fitting dress. How can we decide?
Both loose-fitting styles will give your look a boho vibe, particularly if they come in earth-tones like olive or brown. The tight-fitting style will give your look a more chic and sleek vibe.
For my lace-up top, I chose this Free People Ribbed Lace-Up Top. I read on the reviews that it was tight but no one could properly depict just how tight it really is; it’s like scuba gear! At first I wasn’t sure but I quickly learned that the tight style pulls everything in, kind of like Spanx. It gives me a straight silhouette and I could go bra-less without being uncomfortable.
HOW TO WEAR IT
There are many ways to wear this look, but let’s go over how I wore mine here and the other options for the tight-fitting style. One thing to note with this style is that it really must be tucked in. Since it’s really tight, the top wouldn’t lay properly over a pair of pants without it looking bulky and weird. That being said, it definitely doesn’t limit your many styling options!
PLAY WITH PROPORTIONS
For my look here, I played with the proportions. The top is so tight, so I paired it with an a-line style skirt and exaggerated it even more with a belt. Other fun silhouettes that would work here are: a fit-and-flair skirt and even a wide-leg trouser pant.
SLIM & CHIC
Going for that city sleek look? Try pairing this tight-fitting top with a pair of skinny jeans or straight legged pants! I could picture that look with pin-straight hair and maybe even a cape. I’ll have to style this look for you all in the future!
*BONUS TIP: Since the top is really tight, it tends to slim out any imperfections. But if you’re still uncomfortable with the idea of it, try wearing a jacket over it or pairing it with a skirt. The jacket or the skirt will disguise any less-than-slim curves you’re insecure about.
THE LOOK
Free People Ribbed Lace-Up Top // LC Lauren Conrad Lace Skirt (similar: Factory J.Crew Lace Skirt) // Express Snakeskin-Accent Color Block Crossbody (similar: Cynthia Rowley Gemma Bag) // White House Black Market Elongated Bow Belt (similar: Skinny Bow Belt) // Simply Vera Wang Opaque Tights // Movado Bold Luxe Chronograph c/o Movado // Target Snake Stud Earrings (similar: Betsey Johnson Pave Snake Earrings) // House of Harlow Statement Ring (similar: House of Harlow Cocktail Ring)
How would you wear a lace-up top? Show me your style! Post your lace-up look on Instagram and tag me (@theclosetbychristie).
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Love how you styled this top! You look fabulous and that bag is amazing. 🙂
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Adorable! You look so great!
Mary Kate
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you look amazing. Also what a sexy top
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You look stunning!! That top is amazing and I love that you kept the rest of your look more simple. I really want a top like that, but haven't had any luck finding one that fits my chest properly!
Jackie
Something About That
This is such a cute outfit on you! Love it! 🙂
looking great as always ! gorgeous 🙂
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Such a cute top! This lace up style looks fab on you!
Fizz and Frosting
Loving the lace-up trend and this top is so cute!
Kileen
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This looks amazing on you! I have been hesitant to try this trend, but you have convinced me!
you look lovely and i love how you styled the top! still need to get myself one after lusting for so long
xo Sarah
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ive been seeing so many of these tops but mainly styled with jeans so I love your elegant approach, looks fab on you! x
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My hubby would go gaga over this dress if I owned it lol! You look lovely in it Christie and thanks for the tips. Can't wait to have you co-host Tuesday.
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Rachel xo
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i want a lace up top and lace up flats!!!