Lace-Up Dresses: 10 Designer Styles from Gowns to Minis

Lace-up detailing came back in Fall 2026, and Zuhair Murad made it the theme of its black cady pieces, led by the High-Neck Cady Lace-Up Long Dress in Black. Here are the lace-up dresses in stock now, from gowns to minis, with more in designer dresses and evening gowns.

Key facts

• Search demand: about 1,300 US searches a month for lace up dress
• Price range in this edit: $448 to $8,750
• Where the lacing goes: down the front, at the back and at the sides
• Zuhair Murad Fall 2026 lace-up pieces: a gown, a jacket and an ankle skirt

Ten lace-up dresses to buy now

1. Zuhair Murad High-Neck Cady Lace-Up Long Dress in Black, $8,750

Black cady with a funnel neck and long sleeves, laced down the front with cord ties. Made in Italy.

2. Ulla Johnson Elaria Cami Silk Gown with Lace Up in Noir, $1,870

A silk cami gown that laces at the back, in noir.

3. Ulla Johnson Elaria Cami Silk Gown with Lace Up in Ivory, $1,870

The same gown in ivory.

4. Alessandra Rich Tartan Wool Mini Dress With Lace Up, $2,458

A tartan wool mini that laces up, for winter.

5. Alessandra Rich Moire Mini Dress With Lace Up, $2,369

A moire mini with lacing, from the Alessandra Rich party line.

6. Zimmermann Rebellion Lace-Up Mini Dress, $4,000

A lace-up mini from the Sydney house.

7. Shona Joy Noa Silk Long Sleeve Lace Up Maxi Dress, $685

A long-sleeved silk maxi that laces at the back.

8. Shona Joy Vento Lace Up Strapless Maxi Dress in Black, $474

A black strapless maxi with a lace-up back.

9. Alemais Lucky Lace Up Midi Dress, $490

A printed lace-up midi for summer.

10. Shona Joy Mia Lace Up Maxi Dress in Black, $448

A black lace-up maxi, the easiest buy here.

Make it a suit

Zuhair Murad also laces a jacket and a skirt: the Lace-Up Cady Jacket in Black and the Lace-Up Cady Ankle Skirt in Black. Worn together they read as a column dress with a plunging neck, and you can split them for dinner.

How to wear a lace-up dress

Let the lacing lead. Choose earrings over a necklace when the lacing runs down the front, and a low back when it runs down the back. For black tie, pick the floor-length styles; read black tie dresses. For long sleeves, see long sleeve evening gowns.

Front, back, side: which lacing to pick

Front lacing makes a strong vertical line and suits a tall frame; it is the Zuhair Murad choice this season. Back lacing lets you adjust the fit and is the most forgiving. Side lacing shows skin at the waist, so it is the boldest of the three.

Frequently asked questions

What is a lace-up dress?

A dress with cord ties threaded through eyelets and loops, at the front, the back and the sides.

Is a lace-up dress formal?

It can be. A floor-length cady gown with front lacing, like the Zuhair Murad, is black tie.

Can you adjust a lace-up dress?

Back lacing can be tightened and loosened a little. Decorative front lacing is fixed.

What do you wear under a lace-up dress?

Most are lined. Check the lining on the product page before you buy.

Does Zuhair Murad fit true to size?

Yes. The house cuts to French sizing and gives no advice to size up and no advice to size down, so take your usual size. French 36 is UK 8 and French 40 is UK 12. Coveti lists every piece on a UK 4 to UK 18 ladder.

More edits from the Coveti editors

embellished tops, embellished skirts, embellished blazers, silk maxi skirts, lace-up dresses, wide-leg wool trousers, floral chiffon maxi dresses, and the Zuhair Murad Fall 2026 edit. Shop the new season at Zuhair Murad at Coveti.

Sources and method

Every piece listed was in stock at Coveti on 27 October 2026, at the Coveti price in US dollars that day. Search demand figures are monthly averages from Google Ads keyword data (United States) and Ahrefs (global), pulled on 27 October 2026. Zuhair Murad facts come from zuhairmurad.com. Written by Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor at Coveti.