Lace

Lace makes us feel ladylike, girlie, and just a little flirtatious — we've fallen for the trend for these very reasons. Maybe you have a little lace dress hanging in your closet, or maybe a new pair of lacy shorts for the holiday season. Whatever the case, we're looking to give them a little more love, and drawing from an inspired group of laced celebrity looks to give our outfits a creative update. Inside, we've culled a week's worth of the trend on a few of our favorite celeb stylers — from Jaime King's pretty shift dress to Chloe Moretz's edgier lace bottoms, this crew is guaranteed to give your style a little boost. Just click through to see and shop seven perfect ways to wear lace now.

When it comes to quintessentially feminine dressing, the little lace dress is nearly unmatched in its ability to be both girly and sultry. While a touch of it can feel dainty and delicate, a full-length lace gown or lacy body-con shift can rocket you into bombshell territory. The proof is in this celebrity lookbook, and the slew of lace variations worn by our favorite style setters. From sophisticated, lace-trimmed gowns, like Olivia Wilde's, to the flirtier side of things, like the colorful little lace dresses on Jayma Mays and Malin Akerman, there are more than a few ways to outfit the super-femme fabric. Just click through for a look at 15 celebrity styles to inspire — then shop the looks for your own perfect little lace dress.

Lace is one of Fall's dominant trends, and the lacy confections coming down the runways at Elie Saab, Dolce & Gabbana, and Jason Wu felt simultaneously sweet and sexy. It's a call to ladylike dressing, albeit with a sultry undertone. That's what we love about lace; it speaks to femininity in two ways and makes us feel both prim and hot. With that in mind, we've rounded up 15 of our favorite lace dresses that hit all the style qualifications we're after. Some hint at that girlier sensibility with pink lace and full skirts, others to our sexier side in black body-conscious lace. Click through to shop all of our picks, and find the style that speaks to you.

Photo Courtesy of Vogue Hellas

>> Play on to the dark side. Jason Wu showed inky florals for Resort 2011, Valentino offered vines of black lace for Spring 2011, and coming soon for Fall 2011? A whole host of enigmatic blossoms in dusky hues from the likes of Bensoni, Chris Benz, and Lanvin (left), just to name a few. Victorian drama, it seems, is here to stay. Slip into the long shadows of Summer with these darkly romantic pieces — and let them linger straight through Fall.

Image courtesy of Greg Kessler

It's no secret that eyelet and lace are a must-wear this season. Their sweet, frilly vibe practically sings Spring in every form they take — on dresses, skirts, shorts, and tees. We love that you can rev them up or tone them down depending on your mood, and for those who fear their overt femininity, stay with us — we've got five fresh ways to outfit yourself in this Spring's lacy, eyelet pieces!