Maybe it’s the millennial in me, but I’m not sure my lifelong quest to find a nice top to wear with jeans will ever truly end. You’d think the pairing might feel played out by now, but with new textures, fabrications, cuts and colours constantly breathing fresh life into the trusty combo, I can’t imagine tiring of it anytime soon. And right now, there's a very clear solution emerging on which top to wear with jeans to look the stylish part. Enter lace.
A lace top with jeans brings offers everything a great outfit should: a hint of elegance, a touch of seductiveness and the comfort of denim. It’s a throw-on two-piece that feels considered without trying too hard.
I’m seeing it everywhere, yet it feels like the trend is only just starting. The contrast works beautifully—the softness of lace against sturdy denim creates a mix that always looks interesting.
There are plenty of ways to wear it. A lace-trim camisole with straight-leg jeans is an easy warm-weather pairing. Then as autumn arrives, you can add a chunky knit or cropped jacket, letting the lace peek out from underneath.
Sorry, T-shirts. Hold the phone, vest tops. This season, I'll be pairing my jeans with lace tops. If you’re feeling the same, here are the best styles on the market to shop now.
Shop Lace Tops and Jeans:
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These come in UK sizes 4—22.
Every great wardrobe starts with a pretty, throw-on top.
Style with sandals or pair with a pointed-toe shoe.
Style with denim or pair this with a swishy skirt.
Mother Denim's jeans are some of the best in my collection.
Rixo's vintage-inspired blouses are some of my all-time favourites.
These also come in four other shades.
I would easily believe you if you told me this was designer.
The tapered silhouette gives these a chic, sculptural finish.
This elegant blouse is a piece you'll treasure for years to come.
These also come in a petite length, so you can find your perfect fit.
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