Top 10 lace pieces in store now

Glam up your look by adding lace leggings under a dress. Opt for black for a subtler approach.

Leggings, £24.90, Mango

Silk and lace are a good combination for a feminine look. A hint of lace is often more effective.

Grey and cream skirt, £25, Topshop

A tailored lace blazer will take you from the office to an evening event. Pair with jeans for a more casual option.

Lace blazer, £75, Oasis

Lace heels work best in black for a sophisticated effect.

Lace heels, £70, Nine West

Luxurious lace is a worthwhile investment. Sheer, fine lace has a beautiful effect on skin. Keep jewellery to a minimum.

Long sleeve lace dress, £650, Jaeger

Add different textures, such as satin, to add interest and break up the lace.

Cream dress with black bow, £135, Coast

For a subtle hint of lace, opt for a hard clutch or lace-inspired jewellery.

Lace clutch bag, £30, Accessorize

Team bright lace tops with jeans and chunky heels for Winter.

Green top, £16, Next

Adding a subtle hint of colour underneath black lace helps to achieve a softer look.

Black and pink dress, £65, ASOS

Soft grey lace - a key colour for autumn - will work well with all skin and hair tones. Tuck into a pencil skirt or team with skinny tailored trousers.

Grey top with bow, £30, Oasis

Blouse, £1,160, Julien Macdonald; bra, £365, Preen by Thornton Bregazzi; trousers, £229, BOSS Black

Dress, price on request, Roberto Cavalli; gold rings, £375 each, tanzanite ring, £1,400, both Wright & Teague; bracelet, £139.50, Aris Geldis at start-london.com

Dress, £195, Whistles, gloves, £55, Atelier Mayer; tights, £12, Topshop; boots, £371, DKNY

Bolero, price on request, Nathan Jenden; body, price on request, Dolce & Gabbana; gloves, from £250, Moschino.

Shirt, £668.50, and skirt, £1,458, both Christopher Kane; shoes, price on request, Giuseppe Zanotti for Christopher Kane.