The cutout dress is getting a 2025 makeover, and we’re here for it. Though cutouts have been everywhere these past few seasons, they’re getting more inventive and unique by the day. Stars like Lady Gaga, Ashanti, and Kelsea Ballerini donned alluring ensembles with cutouts at this year’s iHeartRadio Music Awards, further cementing the trend (wearing Stella McCartney, Balmain, and Alexandre Vauthier, respectively). Cutout dresses now come with accents across the stomach, collarbone, chest, shoulders — you name it. If you’ve been seeing the viral fashion trend all over TikTok and in red-carpet photos and want to try it on for size, here are 15 sexy styles that are worth scooping up.
From statement minidresses and comfortable maxis to body-hugging cutout dresses and everything in between, we’ve got standout pieces for a variety of styles and outings. Whether you’re heading out to your favorite neighborhood bar or glamming up for a black-tie event, there’s multiple options for you. A few standouts include a side cutout dress that’s polished yet reveals just enough to turn heads, an edgy leather dress with unexpected cutouts, a comfortable sweater dress that’s wearable throughout the season, and a playful back cutout dress that’s demure from the front but super-sexy from the back. Keep on reading to shop our top picks.
