Clockwise from left: Stella McCartney fall 2009, Stella McCartney lace paneled dress $1995 Net-a-Porter, 3.1 Phillip Lim lace-detailed leather gloves $325 Net-a-Porter, Christian Louboutin bootie $1045 Barneys New York, Tiered lace crop jacket $135 Topshop, Tibi lace detailed blouse $295 Net-a-Porter, Rogan lace crew neck $67 La Garconne

In shades of black, pearl and nude, this season's lace detailing is more graphic than it is feminine. Take inspiration from Stella McCartney's fall runway where lace panels and laser cut-outs played a major role—mixed with cashmere, silk and stretch wool in mini dresses, skinny trousers and blouses.