How to Wear Lace Like a French Girl

By Kristina Rutkowski, InStyle

With the hottest month of the summer just a few days away, we're craving easy outfits that look dreamy and cute while keeping us cool. That's why our current hero piece is a lace appliqué dress. Truth be told, ever since we spotted French It girl Jeanne Damas at Paris Couture Fashion Week (that's her, above!), we've been stockpiling this elegant wardrobe addition. 

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A petit bit of advice: To truly achieve a cool-girl vibe, keep your accessories modern and minimal, and let the dress do all the talking. Ready to try the trend? 

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Shop seven of our favorite lace dresses below!

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1. SELF-PORTRAIT

A flattering silhouette and a gorgeous sky-blue color make this dress the stuff of summer daydreams.

2. DHELA

This off-the-shoulder number is perfect for cocktails on a posh rooftop.

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3. LOVESHACKFANCY

Dance the night away in this one-shoulder dress with a flirty, asymmetrical hemline.

4. REBECCA TAYLOR

The cotton-candy hue and easy, breezy silhouette of this dress make us want to run to a seaside carnival. 

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5. H&M

This sweet-but-sophisticated look is perfect for meeting the parents—and its price cannot be beat!

6. J. CREW

A tea-length dress looks dainty and chic with a dressed-up flat. You can also wear it to the office, if you toss on a simple block heel.

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7. GANNI

Burnt-orange grosgrain ribbons add an unexpected twist to this sweet pink dress.

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