Buh-Bye, Cutouts—Hello, Negative Space: 6 Ways to Wear the Trend
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@hannamwA base layer with negative space creates so much automatic interest that you can keep the rest of the outfit pretty simple. Hanna's outfit also leaves you questioning whether her top is two pieces or one—a level of sorcery that I'm into.
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@aka.kimbuiA sliver of skin never hurt anybody. I'm loving this trend when featured in a mostly covered-up silhouette like the number Kim is wearing. Why be boring when you can be fun?
When you go out in this, no one will ever have seen anything like it before.
A sliver just above the bust so it counts.
I don't think I've ever seen a more interesting pair of socks.
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@jaimeridgeThe peekaboo style has been popping up everywhere lately, from tops to pants and even skirts. The negative space this style often creates draws attention to what's underneath, making this variation of the trend function like mini vignettes. So cool.
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@anaasaberBrands are creating pieces intentionally meant to be layered with other interesting cuts, which is something I don't remember seeing much of since the '90s. Even better, many pieces now come layered and do all the work for you.
The negative space in this top gives a more considered feel than if you just wore one top.
Wear this with jeans, and you're already ahead of the curve.
This also falls under the category of subversive basics, which will come to define the year.
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@kateemaoWhoever first discovered that the negative space could form its own pattern is an actual genius. Kate is wearing Isa Boulder's iconic design, which looks like the coolest kaleidoscope flowers I've ever seen.
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@daniellejinaduLast, semi-sheer layers can also achieve the layered, negative-space look. This all-white outfit is anything but basic due to the way Danielle was able to layer her tops. Stick to tops and bralettes of the same shade to minimize confusion.
The wide scoop neck leaves enough space for another layer to peek through.
