The Beautiful Dress Trend That Everyone Is Choosing Over Jeans and Trousers

      As someone who predominantly wears jeans or trousers 99% of the time, it takes quite a bit for me to trade my usual bottoms for something more comfortable like a skirt or dress. If I do opt for a dress, it has to be a style that feels particularly trendy and chic, as I'm generally not a fan of dresses. However, there's one significant dress trend that's compelling me to set aside my staple pants, and it couldn't be more aligned with "fall 2025" trends. I'm referring to lace-trimmed dresses, a trend that has been gaining momentum since spring and is now truly at its peak. Designers such as Fendi, Chloé, Saint Laurent, Phoebe Philo, and Alberta Ferretti have all showcased this romantic detail in their fall collections. Following a summer filled with viral lace-trimmed shorts and slip skirts, I have no doubt that lace-trimmed dresses will be the preferred way to embrace the romantic trend in the upcoming season.

      After a lengthy phase dominated by stark minimalism and sharp tailoring as the main fashion aesthetics, romance is making a comeback. Below, discover how fashion influencers are currently styling lace-trimmed dresses, where they made an appearance on the fall runways, and check out our top selections.

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      Another day, another hit from Dôen.

      **LESET**

      Barb Lace-Trimmed Hammered-Satin Mini Dress

      A subtle, yet timeless, interpretation of the trend.

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      **Chloé**

      Lace-Trimmed Organic Silk Crepe De Chine Maxi Dress

      Chloé has essentially pioneered this trend.

      **By Malene Birger**

      Libbie Lace-Trimmed Satin Midi Dress

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      **Helsa**

      The Silk Celeste Dress

      **Reformation**

      Serafina Silk Dress

      Reformation consistently gets it right.

      (Image credit: Launchmetrics Spotlight/Alberta Ferretti)

      **SIR**

      Aries Cutout Lace-Trimmed Silk-Satin Maxi Dress

      An iconic dress that continues to sell out season after season.

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      **ZARA**

      Zw Collection Asymmetric Lace Dress

      *The* Zara item to purchase right now.

      The asymmetric hem gives it a modern feel.

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      The contrasting lace panel is just perfect.

      **The Attico**

      Sleeveless Mini Dress

      The Italians have mastered romantic dressing, and this dress exemplifies that.

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      **Stella McCartney**

      Lace-Trimmed Satin-Crepe Dress

      **Mango**

      Lace Camisole Dress

      Grab it for 30% off while Mango is holding its Labor Day sale. Use code MANGO30.

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      **J.Crew**

      Collection Lace Slip Dress

      Trendy yet ultimately very wearable.

      **Open Edit**

      Lace Trim Satin Slipdress

      You really can't beat the price.

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      **Fleur du Mal**

      Lace-Trimmed Cotton Slip Dress

      The style I recently added to my wardrobe.

      **Only Hearts**

      Mini Slip Dress

      Perfect for wearing alone or layering as shown in the previous outfit.

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      **Gap**

      Lace-Trim Maxi Slip Dress

      Gap remains a top contender.

      **Lioness**

      Angelic Mini Dress

      Style it under a leather bomber jacket for an ideal fall look.

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      **House of Harlow 1960**

      X Revolve Waverly Midi Dress

      I love the lace panel placement here.

      **Z Supply**

      After Hours Midi Dress

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      **Pixie Market**

      Silky Lace Panel Dress

      Let the lace panel peek out from beneath an oversized blazer.

      **& Other Stories**

      Ruffle Lace Midi Dress