Whoever knew that cutouts would be one of the biggest fall trends? Not only are they super sexy when done the right way, they give one a teasing flash of flesh in the right areas (depending on where they are placed). Inspired by the 80s ripped trend, here are a couple of ways you can wear them.

In the form of a simple black dress which draws attention to your cleavage, paired with silver peep toe booties. Simply genius!

Even guys can rock this style. Just layer with a jacket or hoodie if you’re not comfortable with baring too much flesh on top.

Take it to the knees and have it ripped and paired with a football jersey. Then pair it with some hardcore cuffs and leather shoes.

Alexander Wang layers a low cut bodysuit under a white slashed dress that is held together by more thread.

Max Azria does this as a top, biker version.

A single shoulder like this Alexander Wang dress is hot, and with its sheer panels, it’s double the fun with two trends in one dress.

How’s this for airing your legs? Balmain does genie pants rocker style tucked into boots matched back with a silver tee.

Diesel Black and Gold’s version of cut out is done gothic with red lips, showing off a toned middle. One can try this look on for size for a night out at a club as it shows unexpected skin.

Jonathan Saunders cuts out a dress unexpectedly which highlights the chest and cleavage.

This skirt with sheer panels by Alexander Wang is super sexy and effective with a sheer white tee and metallic heels.

Slashed pants by Citizens of Humanity lend a tough girl feel to any outfit. Make it unexpected by pairing it with a silky blouse instead of a tank.

You can even play with cut outs on shoes. L.A.M.B. does a great heel  like this black pseudo bootie.

A T-shirt dress by Leyen Decker is kept slouchy and simple with a tank underneath to prevent any peek-a-boo mishaps. This looks great tucked into a leather knee length skirt as well.

If you want to go sexy for a dinner or cocktail party, here’s how to do cut outs in a subtle manner.

Tops with slashed backs turn up the temperature as well when paried with distressed denim and a couple of studded bangles.

Subtle cut outs at the shoulders of this Modal dress lets some shoulder peek through. Accessorise with earrings and a sling bag together with some flats and you have a comfortable outfit that looks dressed up for a party.

A louchy sweater like this one from Opening Ceremony wil keep you warm and is very much part of the 80s trend should you choose to wear it off shoulder.

Rock and Republic’s suede black and grey platform heels are sexy and sophisticated all at once and will look great with a jewel toned cocktail dress.

What slashed or ripped items do you enjoy wearing?

Pictures from www.thesartorialist.com, www.shopbop.com and www.style.com

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