Anyone who follows the trends coming out ofNew York,Paris,London, andMilancan tell you that there’s one trend having amoment: cutouts. Typically, you’ll see a trend dominate if you’re lucky for maybe two seasons, but that’s not the case with cutouts as they first emerged back in 2020 and have since held a gorilla grip on the fashion set.
Of course, what’s made this trend relevant is how it comes in so many iterations. There’s everything from traditional oval and circle-shaped keyhole cutouts to downraunchy versionswith holes up the side of the dress. There are more grown-up cutouts that give an almost corporate feel with clean-cut minimal lines, unique details like waist tie-ups and chains that elevate them from sultry to showing skin on the sly.
And then there’s the most recent iteration of this trend spotted on S/S 22 and F/W 22 runways, which display these almostnever-ending cutouts. Basically, whatever way you want to wear this trend, you can, making cutouts undoubtedly the besttrend to buy in 2022.
But if that’s not enough to convince you why cutouts are here to stay (and why you should be buying them), ahead I’ve rounded up the best cutout fashion finds to shop. These pieces will convince you that when it comes to cutouts, the limit does not exist.
Zara
Cut Out Knit Dress
Yeah, I need this in my life like yesterday.
Simon Miller
Asio Bodysuit
The best thing about this bodysuit? It can be dressed up or down.
Urban Outfitters
Patti Belted Cutout Mini Skirt
Dua Lipa would approve.
Who What Wear Collection
Fox Keyhole Midi Dress
The keyhole on this dress is simple yet chic.
Other Stories
Fitted Cut-Out Top
Guaranteed you’ll wear this top all the time.
Miaou
Iris Pants in Black
No thoughts, just bows, and pelvic cutouts.
Reformation
Killian Dress
Of course, Reformation would make a cutout dress that nails the sweet-and-sultry ratio perfectly.
Astr the Label
Elania Crop Top
The tiny keyhole cutout paired with the waist-ties on this top makes this the hottest piece you can add to your wardrobe right now.
Cult Gaia
Marigold Honey Knit Dress
I’m dreaming of wearing this in the tropics.
Lioness
Hysteria Knit Dress
Prediction: This will be your new favorite dress.
H&M
Cut-Out Crop Top
H&M was in their bag when they made this cutout top.
Mistress Rocks
Omnia Black Jersey Cutout Mini Skirt
This skirt has me sweating.
Eloquii
Turtleneck Sweater Dress With Cutout
You can wear this dress through the rest of the year.
Nasty Gal
Ribbed Cut Out Long Sleeved Top
Is this not one of the coolest tops you’ve ever seen?
H&M
Cut-Out Detail Pants
These cutouts mean serious business.
Faithfull the Brand
+ Net Sustain Trapani Cutout Linen Midi Dress
Cutouts that are classy enough to wear around the in-laws.
Mango
Cut-Out Detail Dress
You’d never guess this was from Mango.
Jonathan Simkhai
Alexia Sweetheart Pullover
I’ve been eyeing this sweater forever.
Zara
Cut Out Mini Skirt
Leave it to Zara to create the perfect miniskirt.
Eloquii
Cutout Side Racer Neckline Dress
The little black dress just got less boring.
Andrea Iyamah
Aminata Jumpsuit
A jumpsuit with a cutout? Here for it.
Free People
Get Out There Top
Nothing beats shoulder cutouts.
I.Am.Gia
Black Burnout Amina Pant
Channel your inner Bella Hadid with these pants.
Staud
Dolce Dress
The contrasting white trim on this cutout dress is so damn good.
Open Edit
Ruched Cutout Mock Neck Top
Subtle side cutouts ftw.
Significant Other
Liana Dress
Everything about this dress is perfection.
Missguided
White Cinched Waist Cut Out Shirt
Business in the front, party in the back.
Alix NYC
Walden Skirt
I didn’t think love at first sight existed until I saw this skirt.
Kiss the Sky
Linen Cutout Midi Dress
Bridgerton fans, this dress was made for you.
Wayf
Ivy Mini Dress
I’m a sucker for a side cutout.
River Island
Brown Cut Out Knitted Top
Just when I thought I couldn’t love a cutout top more, this one has the collar too.
Superdown
Benny Cut Out Pants in Khaki
Pelvic cutouts made semi-professional.
Missguided
Blue Ruched Cut Out Waist Blazer
I could stare at this blazer all day.
Song of Style
Ezra Midi Dress in Ivory
Green
Now all I need is a beach house to go with this dress.
LNA
Quinn Cutout Dress
I can see myself living in this dress for the unseeable future.
Aknvas
Alba Ribbed Twist Cutout Tank
Nothing I love more than a top with multiple cutouts.
Zara
Asymmetric Knit Dress
Dreaming of wearing this dress in Positano, Italy.
Sir.
Anja Tie Midi Dress
This dress is just *chef’s kiss.*
Afrm
Ella Cutout Long Sleeve Ribbed Midi Dress
This dress gives a whole new meaning to the term peek-a-boo.
Camila Coelho
Reyes Bodysuit in Beige
As if the cutout wasn’t gorgeous enough, the hardware on this bodysuit takes it to a whole new level.
Mango
Structured Cut Out Blazer
Cutout blazers are the most underrated staple.
Hansen + Gretel
Serpentine Dress in Cornflower
You can wear this dress for seasons to come.
Musier Paris
Samantha Top in Black
The styling possibilities for this top are endless.
Topshop
Ribbed Cutout Detail Body-Con Dress
IDK what’s better—the chocolate brown hue or the mini keyholes on this dress.
Mango
Cut Out Denim Dress
Okay, Mango, go off.
Amy Lynn
Cutout Detail Sweater
She’s office-friendly.
The Drop
Chantal Midi Bodycon Fitted Cutout Rib Dress
I would never have guessed the best cutout dress was hiding at Amazon.
Marcia
Tchikiboum Long Dress Black
No undergarments are required.
Patbo
Cut-Out Onesie in Spectrum Blue
Even workout gear now has cutouts, so you know this trend is here to stay.
Jasmine Fox-Suliaman is a freelance writer and editor living in New York City. What began as a pastime (blogging on Tumblr) transformed into a lifelong passion for unveiling the connection between fashion and culture on the internet and in real life. Over the last decade, she's melded her extensive edit and social background to various on-staff positions at Who What Wear, MyDomaine, and Byrdie. More recently, she’s become a freelance contributor to other publications including Vogue, Editorialist, and The Cut. Off the clock, you can find her clutching her cell phone as she's constantly scrolling through TikTok and The RealReal, in search of the next cool thing.