Product of the week: the cut-out dress

What is it about:

The classic, body-hugging look can easily be spiced up with a cut-out dress. The dress has become a popular silhouette for the coming seasons. Cut-outs have been around for a long time, but on the catwalks of the SS22 collections, the designers showed even more daring versions inside, which the retailers have converted into wearable models for party-goers. The trend, which is becoming more and more popular, is one of many from the era of the noughties, which is currently flourishing again and which will accompany people as a statement look through the coming party seasons.

Why the dress is a good choice

The cut-out dress that can be seen on celebrities and influencers: has made its way back into the limelight and is a must-have for the next spring / summer season. Its place in the current revival of the noughties is striking, as younger people discover the trend from a new perspective and older generations revive the nostalgic look. In contrast to the noughties, however, the new models are more refined and more suitable for everyday use. Today, the trend is often viewed as a body-hugging look that gives people the opportunity to show their skin in subtle ways.

Where we saw it

The dress with cut-outs was a popular look in the SS22 season, which could be seen on many catwalks as a fashionable alternative to the typical bodycon. The look was among other things by the LVMH award winner Nensi Dojaka popular who adopted the style as her trademark for her sought-after line of deconstructed dresses. The technique was also used by David Koma and Rejina Pyo for the SS22 collection, with the two opting for a one-shoulder look for a more dramatic effect. However, nothing came close to the silhouette of Mônot. The Lebanese fashion house’s dresses ranged from subtle slits to skimpy necklines, with one of the more daring looks featured on reality star Kendall Jenner.

How to style it

This look is all about the skin, which is discreetly visible, so styling should take this into account. For everyday wear, the dress can be combined with an oversized leather jacket, tights and lace-up boots to create a casual outfit. To wear the dress in the evening, it can be brought to life with strappy shoes and a matching clutch and combined with simple jewelry such as chains and rings – for an extra touch of glamor.

The cut-out dress appeals to both the younger generations, who are experiencing this trend for the first time, as well as those who know it from the noughties. It’s a nostalgic trend that has received a welcome update for the present day. The dress brings the simple bodycon to life in a way that makes it attractive for both events and everyday life and blurs the lines between the two, as the dress can be surprisingly versatile.