One of our biggest fashion dilemmas? Picking out an outfit when we've made plans after work [1]. Ideally, our look will combine comfort and style while still being office-appropriate [2]. And this season, there's no better way to meet those requirements than with a lace-up top or dress.
Sure, this style may seem revealing at first, but that's the true beauty of it: one swift pull of those strings and you're instantly covered up, ready to take on the day and save the sexier vibe for later.
So stock up on this trend ahead, with options for the office, after hours — and some that pull double duty. After all, warm-weather happy hours are just getting started.
H&M Blouse With Lacing [3] ($30)
Cotton Candy LA Stripe Lace Up Bodysuit [4] ($42)
Self-Portrait Lace-Up Peplum Lace & Organza Midi Dress [5] ($489)
Madewell Denim Lace-Up Shirt [6] ($88)
Missguided Lace Up Culotte Jumpsuit [7] ($51)
J.Crew Collection Lace-Up Back Suede Top [8] ($398)
Free People Women's Mai Tai Top [9] ($98)
Vila Tie Up Shift Dress [10] ($51)
Raga Wild West Dress [11] ($216)
LnA Lace Up Tank [12] ($94)
Blank NYC Lace Up Tank [13] ($48)
L'Academie The Safari Blouse [14] ($168)
English Factory Lace Up Dress [15] ($70)
IRO Finley Top [16] ($216)
Faithfull The Brand Shrimpton Top [17] ($105)
Derek Lam Lace-Up Dress: Yellow [18] ($1,495)
Haute Hippie Lace Up Blouse [19] ($395)
BDG Tavi Lace-Up Blouse [20] ($69)
Vero Moda High Neck Lace Up Top [21] ($50)
Project Social T Lace-Up Ribbed Tank Top [22] ($34)
WYLDR Tayley Lace-Up Mini Dress [23] ($68)
Saylor Hana Top [24] ($165)
Rachel Zoe Mirabel Lace Up Jumpsuit [25] ($635)
Forever 21 Ruffled Chiffon Maxi Dress [26] ($30)
Jonathan Simkhai Crepe Lace Up Dress [27] ($765)
American Eagle Outfitters AEO Don't Ask Why Lace-Up Shirt [28] ($40)
Suncoo Lys Lace Up Blouse [29] ($155)
Tularosa x Revolve Adrienne Shift Dress [30] ($178)
Karina Grimaldi Carol Mini Dress [31] ($283)
Line & Dot Chateau Swing Top [32] ($134)
Aqua Ribbed Lace-Up Bodysuit [33] ($48)
Express One Eleven Lace-Up Boxy Tee [34] ($25)