{"product_id":"lace-skirt-model-220324-italy-moda","title":"Women's Black Sheer Lace Long Sleeve Crop Top \u0026 Midi Skirt Two-Piece Cocktail Set","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlack floral lace: the two-piece set that belongs at every elevated occasion\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA black floral lace two-piece co-ord set from Italy Moda, comprising a long-sleeve cropped lace top with a bateau neckline and a high-waist semi-sheer floral lace midi skirt with a scalloped hem. Worn together the set creates a completely coordinated look with a consistent surface language — fine black floral lace throughout — while each piece retains the ability to be worn independently with contrasting separates. The studio construction is precise: the bateau neckline of the crop top and the high waist of the skirt are proportioned to work together, framing the midriff as a deliberate design decision rather than an accidental gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack floral lace in a co-ord format is one of those fashion investments that moves between occasions with minimal styling effort. It reads cocktail at an event, editorial in a photographic context, and confident-casual when worn as separate pieces during the day. The scalloped hem at the base of the midi skirt brings the same ornate finishing detail to the bottom of the look that the bateau neckline brings to the top — the set is architecturally considered from its uppermost to its lowermost point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the woman who invests in sets specifically because she knows they give her twice the versatility of the sum of their parts. She wears the crop top over wide-leg tailored trousers on a Tuesday and with the midi skirt to an evening event on a Saturday and does not feel like she is wearing the same item twice — because she is not. She understands that a considered co-ord is not a costume but a foundation from which multiple looks can be built.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe is drawn to lace for its texture and depth rather than for any specific occasion association. She knows that black lace is neither romantic nor gothic by default — it is precisely as formal or casual as she chooses to make it, and she is confident in making that call correctly in every setting she enters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCloser look\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-sleeve cropped lace top with elegant bateau neckline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-waist semi-sheer floral lace midi skirt with scalloped lower hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllover black floral lace construction throughout both pieces for visual consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet worn together: midriff-framing co-ord with continuous lace surface from neck to hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn separately: crop top pairs with black or coloured trousers; skirt pairs with solid bodysuits or fitted tops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalloped hem at skirt base for an ornate, refined finishing detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio-quality construction and consistent lace pattern alignment across both garments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFabric and feel\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe floral lace is semi-sheer throughout — sheer enough to create the layered depth characteristic of fine lace, structured enough to hold the silhouette of both garments without collapsing. The floral motifs are large enough to be individually visible, giving the set the aesthetic of a garment with a genuine print rather than a small mechanical repeat. The black is deep and consistent across both pieces, meaning the set photographs as a single coordinated unit under studio lighting conditions as well as in natural light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth pieces are lightweight, making the full set comfortable to wear through an evening event without the physical weight that heavier fabric evening wear can impose. The lace construction breathes and moves naturally, which is important for a two-piece format where movement at the waist — between crop top and skirt — needs to remain comfortable and unrestricted throughout the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFit and silhouette\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bateau neckline of the crop top sits wide across the collarbone, creating a horizontal shoulder line that widens the upper body proportionally. The cropped length hits at or just above the natural waist, creating a deliberate midriff reveal that the high waistband of the skirt then meets directly. The midi skirt sits at the high waist and falls to mid-calf length for most heights, with the semi-sheer floral lace and scalloped hem creating a silhouette that reads both formal and fluid. Order your usual size as a set. If the top and skirt are different sizes for your proportions, size up on the bottom half and order the set in the larger size for fit across both pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStyling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorn as a set: add black pumps with a clean toe and a small black clutch — the lace does all the work and accessories should stand aside. For a softer take on the set: wear with pointed-toe kitten heels in nude or champagne and a simple gold chain at the neck. Worn as separates: pair the crop top with straight-leg black trousers and ankle boots for a polished but relaxed daytime outfit that retains the textured lace surface at the top. Pair the midi skirt with a fitted black bodysuit or a black ribbed long-sleeve top for a versatile evening-ready bottom that dresses up or down depending on the top choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOccasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCocktail events, evening parties, formal dinners, gallery openings, milestone celebrations, and any occasion where the dress code requires something beyond smart-casual. The full set reads as a complete, intentional evening look. Worn as separates the pieces extend into smart-casual and creative workplace dressing in the right styling context. The Italy Moda provenance and the quality of the lace construction make this a two-piece set you reach for repeatedly rather than keeping for a single occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash each piece separately in cool water with a gentle detergent. Do not scrub or wring the lace — support the fabric fully when wet as lace can distort under its own weight when saturated. Lay flat on a clean towel to air dry away from direct sunlight and heat. Do not tumble dry. Cool iron from the reverse using a pressing cloth if needed, avoiding direct iron-to-lace contact. Store flat or hanging to prevent the lace from distorting at fold points over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe wow detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe scalloped hem at the base of the midi skirt. In a sea of lace pieces that stop with a straight-cut or overlocked edge, the scalloped hem signals finishing quality and design intention. It echoes the delicacy of the lace construction throughout, ensures the skirt reads as a complete garment from every angle, and creates a subtle movement at the hemline as the wearer walks that a straight cut simply cannot produce. It is the detail that makes the full set look like it cost more than it did, which is precisely what a good finishing detail achieves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eConscious fashion\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e5% of every WowStore order funds a cause you choose — clean water, education, or healthcare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOur promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree EU delivery on orders over €69 and 30-day returns on every order — complete confidence, no conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Italy Moda","offers":[{"title":"black \/ one-size-fits-all","offer_id":52302112981320,"sku":"220324_1252358","price":27.03,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"brown \/ one-size-fits-all","offer_id":52302113014088,"sku":"220325_1252359","price":27.03,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"red \/ one-size-fits-all","offer_id":52302113046856,"sku":"220326_1252360","price":27.03,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"brown 2 \/ one-size-fits-all","offer_id":52302116454728,"sku":"221749_1257430","price":27.03,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/9042\/8232\/files\/lace-skirt-model-220324-italy-modawow-store-5532659.jpg?v=1770496528","url":"https:\/\/wowstore.live\/nl\/products\/lace-skirt-model-220324-italy-moda","provider":"WowStore.live","version":"1.0","type":"link"}