12 of the best cut-out dresses to buy now

With summer perhaps coming to an end, cut-out dresses aren’t going anywhere. We don’t know if it’s due to strangulation Euphoria has us, or Kendall Jenner’s dodgy but coveted wedding guest dress, but our desire to bare some skin and introduce cutouts into our wardrobe has never been stronger.
If stripped styles seem like the kind of thing you generally shy away from, we’re here to convince you to re-evaluate. There are plenty of ways to make and wear cutout dresses that don’t just scream skin, from deconstructed details to unconventional slits and peekaboo backs.
Below, we’ve rounded up our favorite finds, making sure to cater to a variety of occasions, styles and comfort levels. So whether you’re looking for something sleek and strategically placed, or have something a little spicier in mind, keep scrolling to shop 27 of our favorite cutout dresses below.
Simon Miller Pica Cutout Dress
Price: $271
You can’t help but think of the asymmetrical cutout in the back of this dress. Buy it here before it sells out.
Twisted Long Sleeve Cotton Mini Dress
Price: $59.99
Perfect for cooler weather, you’ll be wearing this long sleeve mini dress all winter long. Buy here.
Aje Introspect cutout mini dress
Price: $525
Aje’s latest collections have featured some truly stunning cutout dresses. One of our favorites is this adorable linen number. Buy here.
Alemais Farrah Cutout Midi Dress
Price: $565
We’re obsessed with the retro paisley-inspired print of this stunning cutout dress from Alemais. The puff sleeves and high neckline are dreamy. Buy here.
Dress Gabrielle Wntrmse
Price: $239 $143.40
This versatile knit two-piece can be worn separately or together for custom cutouts. Buy here.
Aere Cutout Maxi Dress
Price: $170
This dreamy linen dress features puff sleeves and a bold back. Buy here.
The Wolf Gang Levisa Key Hole Mini Dress
Price: $279
This tangerine cutout mini dress features a keyhole detail in the front and a cute open back. Buy here.
Elka Collective Isobel knit dress
Price: $269
Subtle cutouts make this knit dress endlessly versatile. Buy here.
Lover Kaia cutout dress
Price: $280 $196
Subtle and flattering, we love this go-anywhere piece from Lover. Buy here.
Witchery Cutout Maxi Dress
Price: $229
This chic knit maxi dress proves that cutouts can work for any occasion. Buy here.
Simon Miller Sun Cutout Dress
Price: $354
We don’t know if we like the color of this dress or its subtle side cutouts. Buy here.
Ginger And Smart Seeker Summer Dress
Price: $399 $239
We love the edge that the subtle underbust cutout brings to this classic A-line dress. Buy here.
Staud Edesia – Space Dye Cutout Knit Dress
Price: $515
This fun psychedelic knit dress from Staud exudes pure vibes of island life, perfect for chasing the summer all year round. Buy here.
Mid-length dress Sir The Label Petit Palace
Price: $420
Set the mood in this bodycon dress with its double keyhole design and scoop neckline. It is also available in black. Buy here.
Toso cashmere dress Christopher Esber
Price: $790
Christopher Esber’s latest dresses feature very elegant cutouts. This keepsake maxi dress in a dark wine red hue is simply stunning. Buy here.
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Image credit: Aje
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