Negative Space: 11 White Dresses With Cutouts for Summer
Photo: Bobby Doherty/New York Magazine
Keeping with the already-established midriff trend, this season’s little white dresses are all about the bits they’re missing. From Topshop Unique’s sheer panels to Stella McCartney’s sharp angles and lacy eyelets, these are summer frocks by way of paper snowflakes. Click through the gallery to see those, plus nine more, and three members of the cutout club spotted on the streets of New York.
*This article originally appeared in the May 27, 2013 issue of New York Magazine.
Cushnie et Ochs, $1,295 at Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave. Photo: Bobby Doherty
Valentino, $4,990 at 746 Madison Ave. Photo: Bobby Doherty
Alexander Wang, $2,450 at 103 Grand St.
Photo: Bobby Doherty
Jalynn Felton
13, Student
“Hannah Montana wears a lot of cute dresses—I watch the reruns for inspiration. Thanks for liking my outfit! I don’t rem...
Jalynn Felton
13, Student
“Hannah Montana wears a lot of cute dresses—I watch the reruns for inspiration. Thanks for liking my outfit! I don’t remember who made it, but I’d like to thank them, too.” Photo: Jenny Westerhoff
Topshop Unique, $380 at 478 Broadway.
Photo: Bobby Doherty
Jill Stuart, $668 at 100 Greene St.
Photo: Bobby Doherty
Helmut Lang, $495 for similar styles at 93 Mercer St.
Photo: Bobby Doherty
Kristen Smaila
20, Student
“I just flew in from Colorado and was not aware of the rainy weather in New York. It’s definitely something to consider...
Kristen Smaila
20, Student
“I just flew in from Colorado and was not aware of the rainy weather in New York. It’s definitely something to consider before putting on a white dress.” Photo: Jenny Westerhoff
Simone Rocha, $1,180 at Jeffrey, 449 W. 14th St.
Photo: Bobby Doherty
DKNY, $295 at Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave.
Photo: Bobby Doherty
Stella McCartney, $3,470 at 112 Greene St.
Photo: Bobby Doherty
Rebecca Webb
22, Intern and Shop Clerk
“While they have a very leading-lady feel, white dresses are dangerous: beautiful but stainable. I’m hoping...
Rebecca Webb
22, Intern and Shop Clerk
“While they have a very leading-lady feel, white dresses are dangerous: beautiful but stainable. I’m hoping prayer will keep mine clean.” Photo: Jenny Westerhoff
Carven, $1,150 at Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave.
Photo: Bobby Doherty
Rehab, $62 at Pixie Market, 100 Stanton St.
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