If you've been on TikTok or Instagram lately, you'll know that lace blouses are having a moment. Sorry to your drawstring tops and cute camisoles, but there's officially only one way to rock the ‘jeans and a nice top’ combo this season.
We can't say we didn't see this coming. Your FYP will likely have also informed you that the lace blouse boom is an extension of the ‘granny aesthetic’, the current micro-trend doing the rounds. From Alexa Chung to Sienna Miller, the chicest It girls have all confirmed that babydoll nighties, orthopeadic-esque sturdy sandals and, you guessed it, lace blouses are *the* pieces to wear right now.
But fashion moves quickly, and when it comes to the latter, there's been a slight break-off in the look that favours a chicer take on the doily fabric. We're talking specific design features in the form of mandarin collars and knot front fastenings for a sleek and sophisticated finish. All you need is to pair it with some jeans and the result is an outfit that looks super stylish while channelling that unbothered, ‘I just threw this on’ energy.
Luckily for you, we've just found the perfect offering from Next that combines all of these elements. And, at just £34, it won't break the bank. Let's unpack: available in black or white, this sleeveless top features the on-trend knot details, plus a neat stand collar for a polished silhouette. Complete with a textured fabric (which, especially in white, gives major prairie vibes), its pretty design allows for both smart-casual and more elevated styling.
As we said, pair with some denim jeans (straight-leg for more casual vibes or high-waisted flares for an evening look), and minimal jewellery. Or, you can swap the jeans for linen trousers for a cooler holiday feel.
Black Sleeveless Lace Knot Fastening Top
Next isn't the only high street brand nailing the granny-inspired trend right now, either. Scroll down for some of our other favourite lace blouses available to shop now:
ASOS DESIGN lace rouleaux loop detail waist coat in sage
Mint Velvet White Lace Stand Collar Top
Sophie Williams is a Freelance Journalist and Copywriter, covering everything from Fashion to Entertainment to music, Lifestyle and Features. She has interviewed a range of musical artists and authors including Alyssa Edwards, Courtney Barnett, Confidence Man, The Vaccines, Loyle Carner, Gabrielle, and John Niven, and has written for publications like Metro, Reader's Digest, ITV's Woo! and Vice’s NBGA. She is also working on a book for HarperCollins about Taylor Swift, due to be published in 2024.
