Black Lace

I am in the market for something black and/or white and I came across these two very different lacy looks.  I wanted to feature them because they are both so different but have the black lace motif in common.

The first is a Tory Burch lace sheath dress with a wide bateau neckline and lace short sleeves.  The bodice is slightly gathered at the front, creating contour, with a self waistband.  My favorite touch however is the (organza? tulle?) ruffled hem.

Tory Burch "Bovary" lace sheath in black.

This other dress from White House Black Market is also a winner.  It has sleeveless princess seamed bodice with wide scoop neckline, dropped waist, and full box pleated skirt.  The bodice has a bold black lace panel and it is finished off with a black ribbon waist.  I am unsure if I like that black waist detail, but with a dropped skirt, it really does help define the waist.

White House Black Market:sleeveless drop waisted full skirted dress.