If you've got your finger on the fashion pulse, it’s always obvious when a trend starts bubbling up. Suddenly, it feels like one in every five people is wearing the style in question, with every outfit you see only making you want to get in on the look yourself even more. Case in point: asymmetrical lace-trim camisole tops.
First featuring as a layering piece in early spring, the cami hem could be spotted peeking out beneath t-shirts, jumpers and jackets aplenty. Now we've officially entered summer, it's warm enough to wear them on their own as the perfect ‘jeans and a nice top’ ensemble, the elevated design replacing basic tank tops in your wardrobe.
Yep, they’re everywhere right now – from the chicest streets across the country to my social feeds – but the trend doesn’t feel all that surprising. With lace-trim shorts and skirts having such a major moment this season, fashion is clearly in its romantic era, embracing silhouettes that feel longer, softer, and more fluid after years of the crop cut dominating.
The asymmetrical lace-trim tops we’ve been seeing typically have a longer hemline that falls past the hips with a floaty, dress-like drape. It’s a piece that could instantly add elegance to even the most basic jeans or trousers. Or style it with cargo pants and baggy shorts for a cool, bold contrast.
Safe to say, this style completely won us over, so we've been keeping an eye out for the perfect one. Enter: this gem from Next, featuring that signature slanted silhouette, beautiful lace-trim detailing, and the ideal elongated shape that’s not too long or too short. We also love the fact that the lace contrasts the satin colourway, adding even more interest and romance.
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Next Blue/Cream Asymmetric Hem Lace Cami Top
Below, find even more asymmetrical lace-trim tops we're tempted to add to basket, because we definitely need one in every colour. Happy shopping!
Mango Asymmetrical Lace Camisole Top
Stradivarius Asymmetric Lace Camisole Top
LyreBird Satin Lace-Trim Asymmetrical Cami Top
ASOS DESIGN Longline Asymmetric Lace Trim Cami
Or, how about a bandeau option in this gorgeous butter yellow hue from M&S:
M&S Asymmetric Lace Hem Bandeau Top
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Megan Uy is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she searches for the best products in all things fashion, home, beauty, sex, gifts, and more, so you don’t have to. When she’s not writing for the site, she’s whipping up some cool and trendy content for the fashion section of the print magazine. She’s been with the brand since 2019 (when she was an itty-bitty editorial fellow), and she's also written for Delish, House Beautiful, and People. Follow her on Instagram to get some BTS of the editor life and chaotic NYC content. Also, feel free to hit her up if you ever wanna discuss the madness that is TikTok.
Alexandria Dale is the Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there’s nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she’s passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!
