17 Best Cut Out Tops and Dresses Trending for Summer 2023

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To quote Joey’s famous catchphrase Full house, “Cut. It. Out!” Don’t mind if we do! One look we’re loving this summer is cutouts. Showing an extra bit of skin has some benefits: it adds airflow on a hot day and creates visual intrigue. A cutout is like the clothing personification of a wink. Slightly seductive, moderately flirty, totally classy!

Brighten up your summer wardrobe with trendy tops and dresses with a cheeky cut. Shop our 17 favorite finds below!

Tops

1. Steal the spotlight in this one sexy one shoulder bodysuit! Warning: You’ll get endless compliments on this cropped tank. Shoppers say this top is super soft, stretchy and flattering – just plain $26!

2. We intend to carry this top with long sleeves see you in autumn and winter! The cutout near the bust is the perfect peek-a-boo – originally $26, now just $23!

3. Turn and shout! Made with ribbed knit material, this strapless top with twist front is totally trendy – just $22!

4. This asymmetrical knitted crop top is subtly revealing yet tasteful. Gen Z would approve of this look – just $24!

5. Shoppers say this crossed halter top is made of thick, high-quality fabric. Such a hot look for a hot date or a night out – just $23!

6. This long sleeve bodysuit by Revolve features a drawstring bust cutout and halterneck accent straps – plain $58!

7. A black bodysuit is our favorite date night top! This asymmetric option from ASTR the Label has a keyhole cutout and off-the-shoulder cut – just $74!

8. This lace cut out blouse by Anthropologie is so chic! One customer commented: “This top is so unique and so fabulous! It can be paired with so many different things and it’s so feminine. Sure to turn heads wherever you go! – just $138!

Dresses

9. Sorbet style! This model has a cut-out in the middle and a side slit pink and orange midi dress looks so much more expensive than it is – just $33!

10. This cross-waist mini dress has been at the top of our wish list for months! The flutter sleeves and tiered skirt make this dress so flattering – just plain $40!

11. Need a vacation dress that brings the heat? This maxi dress with padded shoulders is surprisingly comfortable and flattering – originally $47, now just $33!

12. The cutouts on the side on this high neck midi dress are very modest. One customer gushed: “I love the peekaboo cutouts on the side and the slit on the front. Very pretty dress that can be dressed up or down depending on the look you are going for. Perfect for summer” – simply $43!

13. It’s Meredith Blake’s Summer Out The parent trap! This black bodycon cut out dress with white trim gives quiet luxury – originally $24, now just $23!

14. This cut out maxi dress from Shein looks almost identical to Cult Gaia’s cult-favorite style! So dreamy for a beach vacation – originally $32, now just $29!

15. We’ve seen this beautiful cut dress all over our TikTok FYP! In shades of pink and orange, this sunset-inspired maxi is a standout. One reviewer reported, “My husband told me I looked like a smoker both times I wore it and it flatters the curves NICELY. I’m a DD size up and it keeps the girls pretty and tucked in with the perfect amount of cleavage” – just $30!

16. Complete with a cutout at the back, this layered flowy maxi dress comes in every jewel tone imaginable – plain $40!

17. This maxi dress with puff sleeves from The Drop is breathtakingly beautiful! According to one review, “This dress is BEAUTIFUL! The fabric is the perfect weight… not thin, not too thick. The cutouts are so flattering!” – just now $60!

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