Known for her awesomely edgy taste, Rihanna stepped out for The American Music Awards in this striking Marchesa gown, and as always, she was on trend. Cut-outs were a central theme on last night’s red carpet. Mad Men star January Jones donned a slightly more modest, (but equally covet-worthy) razor slashed frock in electric purple. We’ve long loved the cut-out trend, but if you’re going to dabble in this daring look, we suggest these simpler styles, below.
The risque shoulder cut-outs on Alice + Olivia’s long sleeved design are balanced out by not-too-clingy fabric and a conservative neckline. We also like Kain’s comfy, tank dress for its subtle side slashes–so unexpected, you almost don’t notice them at first glance.
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Okay, Rhi Rhi usually knows how to push the envelope and make it look FIERCE, but this right here is a HOT MESS! It looks like a science project gone wrong! Exit stage left with this mess…
i love cut-out dresses but not sure if just anyone can pull them off. have any tips, shefinds???
Keep the look simple. Cut-out dresses in black with razor cut slashes on the sides are good for beginners. No need to pull a full-on Rihanna! You can even try layering bright colored tanks underneath for a less risque look. Let us know how it goes!