Who wears lace with grace? On Kate it was the epitome of glamour, but it's a look that can easily go horribly wrong

Stepping out in floor-length black lace can be risky - you don’t want to end up looking like a human doily.

But when the Duchess of Cambridge hit the red carpet in a demure yet dramatic Temperley gown at the film premiere of War Horse on Sunday night, she triumphed again.

The dress was a bold choice for Kate - the scalloped neckline plunged provocatively and the nude underlay gave the impression of flesh beneath.

But combined with the bracelet-length sleeves (a hot trend for spring) and full-length sweeping skirt, the flash of decolletage seemed just right for the red carpet occasion.

Kate’s gorgeous glossy hair and pared-down accessories also stopped her from looking too formal, and kept the ensemble fresh and modern.

But for every lace hit, there’s a faux-pas, as the stars featured here prove.

The secret seems to be to choose a dress in a simple cut, which doesn’t detract from your figure, and team it with minimal accessories and unfussy hair. It’s a formula the style-savvy Duchess sticks to every time - with stunning results.

THOSE WHO GOT IT RIGHT...!!