Lovely Lace: Worn 3 Ways

Raindrop Lace Top in apricot mist, $110
by J. Crew

When I returned to work in March after my maternity leave, my mom sweetly helped ease this challenging transition by gifting me a few "back to school" items.  Don't judge; for me, retail therapy always works.  One such item was J. Crew's Raindrop Lace Top, which has quickly become my favorite top ever.


This intricate lace top is available in navy, pale apricot, and neon pink; mine is navy.  The ultra-feminine aesthetic inherent to lace is balanced with details like the scalloped hems with roughly fringed edges.  Albeit elegant, this top is also totally versatile; I have already worn it three ways:
(1) For work- with grey pinstripe suit pants, ankle boots, and an argyle cardigan.
(2) For dress up- over a white tank, with a pleated tangerine skirt, and navy canvas wedges.
(3) For play- over a grey tank with skinny dark denim, flip-flops, and a leopard print headband.


In addition to being my favorite top ever, it's also clearly a good investment piece; how rare for a single top to work so well in such a range of situations and dress codes!  I love it so much that I may just need to add the pale apricot and hot pink to my closet as well...