Pelvic bones are the new cleavage if you ask the designers who made these high-slit dresses. Forget about showing thighs or legs — these waist-high slits are all about calling attention to the hip bones, the pelvic area, and even some crotch cleavage.
If previous dress trends called for push-up bras or ab crunches, this one calls for a professional bikini waxer.
We don’t have a cute nickname for this trend yet, but we think we should focus on answering this burning question first: what underwear do you use with this type of dress?
1. Anja Rubik’s White Anthony Vaccarello Satin Gown
Anja Rubik and her sharp hip bones that look like they can cut through steel might have started it all.
Anja Rubik’s sharp hip bones at the Schiaparelli and Prada “Impossible Conversations” Costume Institute Gala 2012 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 7, 2012
2. Gisele Bündchen’s Anthony Vaccarello Fall 2013 Grommet LBD
Gisele put her pelvic bones on display for the 2013 “Punk: Chaos to Couture” Met Gala.
Gisele Bündchen displayed her pelvic bones at the “Punk: Chaos to Couture” Costume Institute Gala 2013 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 6, 2013
Gisele Bündchen showed off her sexy feet in black sandals
3. Maggie Q’s Anthony Vaccarello Spring 2014 Strap-Side LBD
Is designer Anthony Vaccarello the culprit? Maggie Q stole the spotlight at the ‘Divergent’ premiere in yet another one of his go-commando dresses.
Maggie Q went commando at the premiere of Divergent at the Regency Bruin Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on March 19, 2014
4. Iggy Azalea’s Black Dilek Hanif Spring 2011 Couture Gown
Was Iggy Azalea showing her bikini line at the 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards a fearless fashion choice or a wardrobe malfunction?
Iggy Azalea’s pelvic bone cleavage at the 20th MTV Europe Music Awards held at Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on November 10, 2013
5. Paris Hilton’s Pink Alone Livne Shaped-Bodice Gown
She may look like Barbie, but she’s no doll: Paris Hilton flashed her naughty bits during her 33rd birthday party in an Alon Livne gown with a waist-high slit.
Paris Hilton without underwear at her birthday party at Greystone Manor in Los Angeles, California, on February 16, 2014
6. Rumer Willis’ Franziska Fox Fall 2014 Cropped Sweater and Cutout Skirt
Rumer Willis followed suit in an extreme cutout skirt that gave more than a peek at her pink underwear.
Rumer Willis showed off her pink underwear at ELLE’s 5th Annual Women in Music concert celebration presented by CUSP by Neiman Marcus in honor of the magazine’s May “Women in Music” issue held at Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles, California, on April 22, 2014
7. Kendall Jenner’s Fausto Puglisi Fall 2013 Double-Slit Gown
“W hy do one slit when you can do two?” — Kendall Jenner asked rhetorically in an Instagram picture post of the Fausto Puglisi double-slit gown she wore to the 2014 MuchMusic Video Awards.
Kendall Jenner’s pelvic bone cleavage at the 2014 MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto, Canada, on June 15, 2014
8. Keke Palmer’s Alon Livne Spring 2014 Hip-Cutout Dress
Being one of the two celebrities who flaunted their pelvic bones at the 2014 BET Awards, Keke Palmer in an Alon Livne hip-cutout dress sealed this trend’s status as an official Hollywood fashion obsession.
Keke Palmer paraded her sexy legs at the 2014 BET Awards held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California, on June 29, 2014
9. Sevyn Streeter’s Flutter Halter Top and Double-Slit Maxi Skirt
Sevyn Streeter in a double-slit maxi skirt was the other celebrity to air out her hip bones on the 2014 BET Awards red carpet.
Sevyn Streeter’s hip bones at the 2014 BET Awards held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California, on June 29, 2014
10. Lily Aldridge’s Thakoon Spring 2014 Midriff and Wrap Skirt
Lily Aldridge wearing lace underwear underneath her Thakoon spring 2014 open-wrap skirt can be considered a modest approach to this trend.
Lily Aldridge at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 50th Anniversary Party held at Swimsuit Beach House in New York City on February 18, 2014
Lily Aldridge showed off her legs and lace underwear
11. Rita Ora’s Donna Karan Atelier Red Silk Gown
Even with all the flowing fabric on Rita Ora’s Donna Karan Atelier gown at the 2014 MTV VMAs, it still barely covered her neckline, back, legs, and hips.
Rita Ora’s sexy thighs at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards held at The Forum in Inglewood, California, on August 24, 2014
12. Naomi Campbell’s Black Grecian Gown
And here’s Naomi Campbell and her super-toned thighs at a 2011 fashion show where she rocked the trend way before anyone else.
Naomi Campbell at the Fashion for Relief fashion show held during day 6 of the 2011 Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 16, 2011
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