DESIGNERS such as Carolina Herrera, Jason Wu, Nanushka and Jonathan Simkhai are getting a bit daring with cutout details at the hips, for some subtle skin show. From a jacquard midi dress to an embroidered silk-blend jumpsuit, here are our picks:
Stripe through
Crafted from seersucker, this dress from Jason Wu is detailed with a sexy side cutout and a knotted front that falls into a sculptural ruffle with a thigh-high slit on the left. Golden buttons on the left shoulder complete the look. Rs.1,11,958 approximately
Jewel rush
Turn heads in this stunning dress from Fausto Puglisi. The wool blend piece is embellished with white and golden stones in the front. Wear with golden sandals for a night out. Rs.7,96,506 approximately
Grey area
Putting an interesting spin on jumpsuits is Jonathan Simkhai with this piece. The silk and cotton blend jumpsuit has a subtle cutout at one waist, and is finished with a one-shoulder silhouette, embroidered ruffles on top, wide legs and a tie-up detail on the left. Rs.1,12,699 approximately
Holiday romance
This dress from Zeus+Dione’s Resort ’19 collection has a flared skirt, with a single white stripe, and three-quarter sleeves. Perfect for a beach holiday, it is best teamed with a large straw hat and sunnies. Rs.66,815 approximately
White hot
With a plunging neckline, ruffled hem and large cutouts at the waist, this dress from Carolina Herrera is pure elegance. The jacquard midi dress is best worn with strappy sandals for a casual day look. Rs.2,84,224 approximately
Brown velvet
Chic and sexy, this top from Marques Almeida is fashioned out of silk-virgin-wool-blend velvet. Features like the turtleneck, long sleeves, a front slit and cutout side panels make this one a knockout. Rs.51,587 approximately
Deep purple
Exclusive to netaporter.com, the Saffron midi dress from Nanushka is made from shiny satin in eggplant purple. The draped asymmetrical silhouette is highlighted by a cutout at the right waist and tie-up detail on the other side. Rs.51,949 approximately