<-h2->Lace tops with a plain bottom half<-h2-> Lace tops are the quietest way to make an evening outfit interesting. This selection covers blouses, camis, long sleeves and cropped shapes in black, cream, white and softer neutrals, some lined cleanly, some designed to be layered over something plain. For a dinner that matters, a black lace long sleeve with a tailored trouser, a bare heel and a single gold cuff is enough, and everything below it should stay simple. A cream lace cami under an open blazer with a straight jean and a loafer takes the same fabric into daylight. For a wedding, a lace blouse with a satin midi skirt, a slim belt and a clutch reads elegant without going near a matching dress. Layer a lace top over a cotton vest or under a fine knit and it changes character entirely. The finishing at the shoulder and hem is where good lace declares itself, and a proper lining is what keeps it feeling considered. Blouses, camis, cropped and longline, the whole lace edit sits here.