Best lace dresses for autumn: The high street's take on modern eveningwear

Blue velvet and lace dress £200, Three Floor, threefloorfashion.com; pearl clutch £49, accessorize.co.uk; crystal ear cuff £14, topshop.co.uk

No longer reserved for weddings, the filigree fabric has had an autumnal makeover just in time for party season.

Opt for seasonal shades of burgundy, navy and forest green for the most contemporary take on the trend...

1. Multicolour lace top £209, Sandro, sandroparis.com; ring £9, wallis.co.uk; silver metallic earrings £4, accessorize.co.uk; quilted bag £22.99, zara.com

2. Berry dress £115, topshop.co.uk; cuff bracelet set £12; blue ring £10, all accessorize.co.uk

3. Khaki dress £49.99, zara.com; black stone ring £12; blue metallic earrings £4, both accessorize.co.uk; beaded clutch £49, coast-stores.com

4. Blue velvet and lace dress £200, Three Floor, threefloorfashion.com; pearl clutch £49, accessorize.co.uk; crystal ear cuff £14, topshop.co.uk

Hair&Makeup: Linda Johansson at One Represents using Laura Mercier, Moroccanoil and Nails Inc

Model: Martine at Milk Management