Your Pilates Classes Have All Been Leading Up to This Dress

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All the time you've been putting in at the gym is about to pay off — because in these dresses, your abs have nowhere to hide. With bold, midriff-baring cutouts, they might just be the easiest way to stay cool in the sweltering heat, but that's not the only plus. Since a slit at the sternum or right at your middle is a more unexpected way to show skin, this trend is all about bringing sexy back with one big twist. Don't just take our word for it — flip through the celebrity inspiration, then pick up one (or two!) of your own for your next hot Summer night out. Source: Getty

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Jaime King's sexy slits weren't the only way the style setter showed some skin. The cutout at her midriff added a subtle, sultry factor, too.

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Chrissy Teigen's cutout mini was on point for an appearance in Vegas.

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Katy Perry's midriff-slit Suno dress looked almost like a crop top and pencil skirt.

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Kate Hudson brought the drama in a bold, cutout strapless gown at the NYC premiere of Wish I Was Here.

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Jamie Chung revealed her toned tummy in a crisscross halter dress that came complete with a cutout.

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Julianne Hough covered her stems and let her abs take center stage in this cutout number.

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Allison Williams showcased a hint of skin in an otherwise sophisticated sheath at the NYC screening of Wish I Was Here.