Sometimes it's provocative, sometimes it's old-fashioned but season after season, lace remains an ultimate showstopper.
And from raunchy popstars like Rhianna to more reserved royals like Kate Middleton, the fabric is always a fave with the celebs. So here to help us look lovely in lace is Faye Sawyer.
Get the look
Colour-block lace
Necklace from Freedom at Topshop £18.50
Top from Lipsy £25
Skirt from M&Co £39
Ring from Accessorize £12
Shoes from Dune £85
Sculpt-a-shape lace
Dress from Julien McDonald at Debenhams £65
Armery from Mary Portas at mytights.com £17.50
Shoes from Next £22
Girlie lace
Necklace from Wishlistlondon.com £70 (each)
Top (lace) from Primark £4
Top (metallic) from Topshop £20
Skirt from Mint Velvet £89
Shoes from New Look £22.99
Lace trousers
Jacket from M&S £75
Blouse from Zara £39.99
Trousers from Zara £39.99
Shoes from M&S £19.99
Copy Kate lace
Dress from Coast £160
Bag from Moda In Pelle £35.95
Shoes from Phase Eight £99