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The Bizarre 'Thong' Dress Trend That's Actually So Sexy

February 9, 2021 by Justine Schwartz

shefinds | Celebrity

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Get ready to blush, because thong dresses are about to be everywhere!

Thanks to celebs like Dua Lipa and Hailey Bieber, as well as countless influencers, the strappy dress trend is gaining steam.

READ MORE: We Never Expected To See Cut-Out Dresses Like THIS–But Now They’re Everywhere

Dua Lipa recently flashed her own version of the thong trend while on vacation in Tulum with BF Anward Hadid and friends.

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But Dua isn’t the first celeb to rock it. Hailey Bieber wore a similar style from Alexander Wang for the 2019 Met Gala:

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Influencer Fong Min Liao recently showed off how the “front thong” dress trend will work:

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Author: Justine Schwartz

Editorial Director

Justine Schwartz is a veteran women's lifestyle editor; she's written extensively about style & beauty tips, health advice and wedding planning. Her work has appeared in New York Magazine, Huffington Post and New York Weddings. Justine has been with SheFinds since 2010; you can reach her via email at Justine@shefinds.com.

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