Remember when us normal people left the edgy, edgy looks for celebrities? Sheer separates, barely-there dresses, and pretty much everything Miley Cyrus wore on the 2015 red carpet. Well, those days are long gone because bold, seductive fashion statements aren't just for Hollywood's elite anymore. This includes the high-slit dress worn by fashion-loving celebrities like Rihanna, Lizzo, Megan Fox and even America's sweetheart Hilary Duff. A high slit is a great option if you want to show off a little, or a lot, of your beautiful legs. Perfect for your next girls' night out, date night, or even the office (just kidding!), a dress with a high slit is a bold choice. But just because you're brave enough to wear a dress with a high slit doesn't mean you'll have to suffer an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction. The good news is that there are ways to make a fashion statement with intention and only show the parts of your body you want to show off without exposing them.
Pay attention to the position of the slit and wear appropriate underwear
Traditional: slits on the legs They were often only seen on the left side of the dress, according to Curated Taste. But today, thanks to innovative and progressive fashionistas, they can be anywhere, on both sides, front or back. If the opening is high but doesn't go beyond the panty line, you can wear nude or nude panties. However, for an especially high opening that extends into your private area, consider strapless panties.
And no, we didn't make that up we. They really exist. Stylist Dani Michelle told InStyle that strapless panties are a great option for "extra coverage." “I wear Shibue, a strapless panty that goes front to back, no sides,” she told the outlet. "It's like pasta, but it's very cute, high-quality, washable, reusable, and affordable underwear."
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Although strapless underwear is a option, say some fashion experts. , as stylist Naomi Isted advises against. She told the Daily Mail that it was "unrealistic for the public to use them" and could be dangerous "because they could go terribly wrong". However, there are options depending on your comfort level, so you can enjoy this elevated niche with complete peace of mind. We recommend trying on strapless panties at home before wearing them in public to make sure they fit well.
Make sure your dress fits snugly across the high slit and glue it in place. Lower it if necessary
When choosing your dress with a high slit, be sure to do one of these “exercises” There it's time in the dressing room to make sure it fits you perfectly. » Walk, sit and dance in your dress to ensure it fits like a glove, without riding up, bunching or pulling in awkward places. If you move around in your dress and feel like one wrong move triggers an "oopsie" moment, it might not be the right one.
Remember: Even if the dress is tight, it shouldn't be too uncomfortable to wear. "You should aim to achieve normal range of motion in your clothing, including the ability to raise your arms or sit without the fabric pressing on your thighs," says James Thomson-Sakhrani, founder of Style Standard, on Insider.
Sometimes, no matter what you do, the dress always rides up, which can be a little worrying with a high slit. If so, look for some tape to hold the dress in place. Stylist Dani Michelle recommends attaching the ribbon "about an inch from the edge." of the groove to avoid unnatural movement if placed too close to the edge (via InStyle). Patterned ribbons and strapless culottes seem like a lot of work for a dress, but that's the price you have to pay to look red carpet worthy.