Cocktail dresses with a slit are an absolute hit of the coming summer

Summer is a time for high-profile graduations, luxurious weddings, dance parties until the wee hours of the morning, and long dates on outdoor terraces. For each of these scenarios, a dress remains the perfect solution. This season, stylists advise to pay attention to models with a deep slit. In the current lines of Ukrainian and foreign brands presented in the Kyiv TSUM, there are models for every taste. Graphic dresses from Blazy Shower, relaxed dresses from The Frankie Shop, sophisticated dresses from Sarna or delicate silk combinations from Nataly Bloom are a great choice for special events.

Why dresses with a slit have become a trend

Fashion is heading towards comfort, so even cocktail clothes are becoming less constrained. Both floor-length skirts and mini dresses are often uncomfortable to move in, and a vertical slit completely solves this problem. In addition to practicality, the detail lightens the silhouette and makes the look spectacular even without bright prints, embroidery or sequins.

The main feature of dresses with a slit is hidden sexuality: at rest, the outfit looks strict and restrained, but when walking or dancing, it exposes the legs, creating a beautiful effect.

What cuts are relevant this season

There are several characteristic options in the new collections:

1. Frontal cuts. These are double symmetrical cutouts in the front of the dress that start from the middle of the thigh. They look best on midi lengths and dense suit fabrics, like the Blazy Shower brand.
2. Classic high side slit. The traditional version from the hip is especially suitable for soft, flowing textures - silk, satin or thin summer knitwear, as in the Nataly Bloom and Sarna lines.
3. Mini with a delicate slit. The short length also received an update in the form of small architectural tick cuts on the side of the hem, which adds daring to simple cotton or linen models. The technique is used by The Frankie Shop brand.

Every woman can choose her own level of frankness. The main fashion principle of the season is that the more complicated the cut of the slit itself, the simpler the fabric texture should be to avoid visual overload.

How to style a dress with a slit

The main task when creating an outfit is to emphasize the lightness of the silhouette and not to shift the focus from the main accent. The best addition to a maxi or midi dress will be sandals with thin straps or mules with a curly heel. If the cut is frontal, the shoes are completely visible, so the straps around the ankles should be delicate, without massive buckles.

For cool summer evenings, a loose oversized men's jacket or a simple white shirt with dropped shoulders will look great over a silk combination or a tight cocktail outfit. The contrast of a voluminous top and an open leg line looks modern. As for jewelry, it is enough to choose large earrings or a laconic ear cuff, because the vertical line on the skirt is already a full-fledged statement.

Олена Болган