
Subtle-Yet-Sexy Outfits for
When You Want to Impress
Putting together a sexy look isn’t always about a skin-baring cutout or barely-there minidress. In fact, we’re fans of just a hint of skin, best issued through covered-up outfits with a tinge of sex appeal. Here, four of our favorite eye-catching, entirely wearable looks for right now. (The best part? The hero pieces below are probably already in your regular rotation.)
The Tuxedo Jacket
One of our personal favorites: Swap out a blouse for a tuxedo jacket—and nothing underneath. Combining the elegant structure of menswear with a deep-V, this power move is subtly statement-making and really sexy, in a relaxed, borrowed-from-the-boys way.
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STELLA MCCARTNEY
Tuxedo Jacket goop, $1,825 -
STELLA MCCARTNEY
Black Dana Trousers Stella McCartney, $468 -
ADINA REYTER
V-Super-Tiny
Solid Pavé
Triangle Lariat goop, $575 -
Sheryl Lowe
ID BRACELET goop, $4,200 -
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN
Decoltish Suede Pumps Barneys, $675 -
JUICE BEAUTY
PHyto-Pigments
Last Looks Blush goop, $24 -
Beautycounter
LENGTHENING
MASCARA goop, $29 -
LANVIN Embellished
Satin Shoulder Bag The Outnet, $1,165
The Slit Skirt
All it takes is one cleverly placed slit for a black midi-skirt to go from modest to majorly interesting. The contrast of a hint of leg paired with a quirky colorblock Marni sweater and leather sneakers makes this look cool, but not like you’re trying too hard.
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MARNI Wool-Blend Top Net-a-porter, $860
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ALTUZARRA Holliday
Side-Slit Fluted Skirt Matches Fashion, $384 -
RACHEL KATZ
mini marquis studs goop, $365 -
Lena Wald
GOLD CITY RING goop, $480 -
CHLOÉ Faye Small
Shoulder Bag Barneys, $1,390 -
GOOP FRAGRANCE
Edition 01 — Winter 2016 goop, $165 -
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
Leather Sneakers My Theresa, $405
The Belted Dress
This incredibly versatile dress skims the body just so, and the cotton-blended crepe is flattering and won’t wrinkle. Add a classic trench and a red lip for a look that’s on-point.
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VICTORIA BECKHAM
Belted Stretch
Cotton-Blend Crepe Dress Net-a-porter, $1,950 -
VAPOUR BEAUTY Elixir
Plumping Lip Gloss goop, $24 -
PRADA Galleria Bag Prada, $2,710
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ALDO Belidda
Leather Heeled
Sandals Selfridges & Co., $79 -
ADINA REYTER
Classic Diamond
Necklace goop, $675 -
STELLA MCCARTNEY
Bonded Trench Coat goop, $1,595
The Button-Down
There’s something demure about a button-down buttoned all the way to the top. Here, this timeless staple feels fresh when paired with a mid-rise, leg-elongating jean and a pointy ankle boot. You really can’t go wrong.
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FRAME Feminine
Blouse goop, $245 -
RE/DONE ORIGINALS
Mid-Rise Slim-Leg Cropped Jeans Matches Fashion, $289 -
ILIA
Lipstick Crayon goop, $24 -
Darner SHEER
NYLON POLKA
DOT SOCKS goop, $38 -
TABITHA SIMMONS
Fitz Suede Ankle Boots Moda Operandi, $995 -
LA PERLA
Charisma Triangle Bra goop, $245 -
SHERYL LOWE Pave Ring goop, $500
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FENDI Mini Peekaboo Fendi, $7,250