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"Cut-out dresses have become the go-to trend for celebs who want to flaunt their uber-toned obliques on the red carpet.\r\n&amp;quot;The slits add a sexy update to a simple dress and can especially flatter a slim waistline,&amp;quot; says Penny Lovell, who styles Ginnifer Goodwin, tells Us Weekly.\r\nBut recently the look has evolved from subtle slashes that show a hint of skin (think Kerry Washington, Emma Roberts and Ginnifer Goodwin at this year&amp;apos;s Met Gala) to extreme cut-outs.\r\n\r\nSelena Gomez, 18, who typically wears sweet and flirty dresses, sizzled at the Billboard Music Awards in a Dolce &amp;amp; Gabbana gown, which not only featured cut-outs around her waistline, but also a thigh-slit in the front.PHOTOS: Billboard Music Awards 2011: What all the stars wore\r\nSupermodel Miranda Kerr, 28, showcased her jaw-dropping figure (she gave birth to son Flynn five months ago) in a black Michael Kors skirt and top with cut-out side panels and a gold belt at Monday night&amp;apos;s CFDA Awards.PHOTOS: CFDA Awards 2011: What all the stars wore\r\nHalle Berry had everyone talking when the 44-year-old actress showed up at the FiFi Awards in a black Halston midriff with a large asymmetrical cut-out and a sexy slit up the front.PHOTOS: Halle Berry&amp;apos;s red carpet style\r\nHoward Stern&amp;apos;s stunning wife, Beth Ostrosky Stern, 38, bravely donned a LBD strikingly similar to Berry&amp;apos;s just a few days later. The one-shoulder dress revealed Stern&amp;apos;s impressive set of abs (and more!)."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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