STYLE THE CUT-OUT TREND
HOW TO:
Skin-flashing, flesh-flaunting, barely-there: the cut-out trend is going nowhere. And this season, we’re ready to bare all. From the unstoppable rise of the naked dressing movement (yes, movement) to Euphoria’s new-gen party looks and the salaciously sleazy partywear sported by Lily Rose Depp in The Idol, in 2023, the fashion set is coming up with more and more ways to show a little, (or a lot) of skin. And the cut-out trend is one of the best routes. Why, you ask? Well, it’s extremely versatile for one. You can wear cut-outs anywhere and, in any style, you like, making it one of the best (and easiest) ways to nail barely-there style in 2023. From Off-White and Coperni to Prada and Jacquemus, this is how to style the cut-out trend in 2023.
1. THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS
It goes without saying that an LBD is a classic. But in 2023 we’re doing things a little different. Enter Off-White’s Hole Dress. The street-style set’s answer to naked dressing, the skin-tight maxi features navel-gazing cut outs up and down the torso. It’s sheer, it’s slashed up and it’s a serious vibe. Pair with colour-pop mules and a spritz of Off-White Paperwork’s Solution No.3 for party-ready appeal.
2. THE RAVE-READY BODYSUIT
Festival season is well underway and Simone Porte Jacquemus has done his duty and provided us with a party-ready festival option, made for dancing the night away. Le Raphia bodysuit is covered with a psychedelic-esque multi-colour print. It’s vibrant, ultra-loud and complete with bare-all cut-outs, a plunging v to the front of the top, and an open back.
3. THE OVERSIZED BLAZER
An oversized blazer is a non-negotiable in your wardrobe. And Coperni have delivered the ultimate pick. In a fresh shade of white, the Twist Jacket features two ab-flashing cut outs to the middle of the jacket. Layer over tailored trousers or pair with knee-high boots for party-ready appeal.
4. THE SILVER HALTERNECK
One of the hottest trends to come off the AW23 runways? Iridescent, shimmering silver. And thanks to Alessandra Rich you can wear the trend right now. Going big on fairy tale energy, the halter-neck dress comes in glimmering disco-ball silver and is finished with gaping cut outs to the bust and rear of the dress. It’s next level, ultra-glam and will take your event dressing up a notch.
5. THE ULTRA-MINI
The chicest take on the cut-out trend? It might just be this Prada dress. In a delicious shade of espresso brown, it’s cut to an ultra-mini length, with cross-over straps sitting high on the shoulders above an exposed back. The piece de resistance? A strategically placed Prada logo emblem to the rear of the dress.
6. THE BARELY-THERE BASIC
Looking for a more low-key take on the cut-out trend? We got you. Off-White have taken a classic long-sleeved white tee and covered it in cut-outs up and down the sleeves and to the sides. It combines the barely-there trend with classic streetwear appeal. Basically, it’s the ultimate skin-flashing basic.
7. THE ULTRA-BRIGHT BODY
The cut-out trend has been conquered by an endless number of designers. But Roberta Einer’s iterations nail it every time. Case in point? The Dina Bodysuit. In a retina-searing shade of neon green, it’s crafted in an ultra-fine knit and features all-over cut-out details that leave little to the imagination. Feeling brave? Make like Kendall Jenner and leave your pants at home.
8. THE CUT-OUT MINI
Yes, the mini dress is still reigning supreme. And in 2023 we’re taking hemlines to new hights thanks this Jil Sander number. In a delicate shade of lilac, the dress is crafted from velvet silk for a unique look and finished with two flesh-flashing cut-outs to the side. Dress down with a slouchy blazer or up with strappy sandals.