Bralettes have grown immensely from their previous role as a simple undergarment. Instead of hiding under sweaters, or slightly showing beneath a lace halter with a loose sweater, bealettes have become my new favorite layering piece. I have been seeing a handful of bralettes with lace detailing that starts to move up over the collarbone area, and or covering the shoulders. Capsleeve bralettes (just as it sounds, creating a cap of fabric over your shoulder for a small sleeve) are the perfect add-on item if you need to quickly add a layer due to weather or a change of venue. They also make your look 100% unique, as I doubt anyone would be able to find a dress with the same detailing.
Out of various Capsleeve bralettes I chose this one because it has an actual bra built into it. Although I can get away with not wearing a bra, the whole garment just felt a lot more sturdy. So many fast fashion items are cheaper, but with that obviously brings a cheaper feel to the fabric altogether. The back of the bra is also stunning. The back is open, with a tied bow closure at the top.
I had seen this bralette styled on Instagram, but a look that stood out to me was it being paired with a sweetheart neckline black cocktail dress. I looked around my closet for something similar that would show off the sleeves on the bralette. I ended up choosing a velvet spaghetti strap dress with a large slit. Mixing the lace with the velvet created an elegant feminine look. Tieing in the mid-calf socks and booties allowed the look to become more casual and tie in with the crowd at the Louis Vuitton Volez Vougez Voyagez Exhibit.
Shop the Look:
b. tempt’d Bralette in Night: $55.00
“All the Feels” Velvet Dress: $26.99
Mid-calf Socks: $10.00
Lace-up Heeled Booties: $52.97
Zac Posen Bag: $229.99
Shop Similar Bralette Styles:
Sam Edelman:
Black/ Moonlight Blue: $21.97
Black: $38.00
Honeydew Intimates:
Black Open Cup: $36.00
Shop Similar Dress Styles:
Lulu’s:
No Slit Dress: $46.00
Bergdorf’s:
Velvet with Appliques: $537.00
Misguided:
Strappy Midi Dress: $34.00
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