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.

My Look:

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