Let's get one thing straight: A short lace-trimmed skirt--i.e., one hot summer trend--is not about shock value. It's about owning softness with edge, femininity with nothing to prove. Styling it with tomboyish pieces, such as oversized button-downs or (below), beat-up tees, or boyfriend jackets—doesn’t just mitigate the lingerie vibe…it amplifies it. The contrast makes it cooler, sharper, more intentional. I love how London-based , above, wears her skirt with boat shoes and a. I snapped up the flowy (slightly longer) skirt, last pic.