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The popularity of the cut-out trend has been rising over the past couple of years, reaching its peak on the SS17 catwalks. There were cut-out statement pieces at Off White, Acne and Y Project, and fashion's previous obsession with off-the-shoulder morphed into a new preoccupation with cold-shoulder silhouettes as seen at Ellery, DKNY and Victoria Beckham. And always one for subverting convention, Demna Gvasalia gave us single shoulder cut-outs at Vetements in a slashed shoulder hoodie. If you're not one for showing off your skin in a blatant way, this trend has your name all over it.
Whether it's a flash of your waist, a hint of shoulder or an elbow cut-out, this spring and summer it's all about an elegant, peek-a-boo detail and the opportunity to discreetly expose your favourite body part. Skin baring has never been so demure. Besides, as the warmer weather approaches, a little extra ventilation is always welcome.
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If you're self-conscious about certain parts of your body, showing off your shoulders works for everyone. This simple, elegant jumpsuit is an easy way to try the cold-shoulder trend and can be dressed up or down. Wear with trainers or sandals for everyday chic or finish off with killer heels and a statement bag for a bold party look.
Zara Polka-dot jumpsuit, £49.99, available at Zara
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In a dusty pink hue, this ruched romantic lace top comes with a camisole underlay and cold-shoulder detail to subtly reveal a hint of skin. Wear with high-waisted flared jeans for a sophisticated but fun weekend look.
Topshop Lace frill cold-shoulder top, £34, available at Topshop
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Baring your midriff doesn't mean going all '90s TLC or Gwen Stefani in a crop top. This twisted Topshop Boutique cut-out, silk dress reveals part of your torso but the high neckline, long sleeves and midi length ensure that it is still effortlessly elegant. Instantly elevate your going-out look in this show-stopping dress in a statement orange. Pile on gold rings to complete the look.
Topshop Boutique Twisted cut-out dress, £160, available at Topshop
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We've been obsessed with Attico since it launched last year, founded by designers and street style stars Giorgia Tordini and Gilda Ambrosio. This indigo-blue denim Luna 2 top formed part of the second look in Attico's SS17 presentation. It has just the right amount of stretch to structure the ruffled top, blouson sleeves and fitted bodice, and has cut-out shoulders, adding a playful twist. Follow the designers' lead and wear it with jeans and mules.
Attico Luna 2 cut-out shoulder cotton-blend top, £328, available at Matches Fashion
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Who knew elbows could be so sexy? Teatum Jones are the reigning king and queen of British knitwear and this ribbed knit with elongated sleeves and elbow cut-outs is the perfect pick for transitional dressing this spring. And while we're over ripped jeans (when there's more rip than denim itself, the death knell has been well and truly rung), these Rejina Pyo jeans with raw, circular holes are the new way to elegantly expose a bit of skin with your denim.
Teatum Jones Off-the-shoulder ribbed knit, £335
Rejina Pyo Mia jeans, £270, available at Rejino Pyo
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