Call Me Risqué, But These Are the 5 Naked Trends I Can't Wait to Try Next Year

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(Image credit: Courtesy of Sandy Liang, Nensi Dojaka, Miu Miu, and Christian Siriano)

I am always game for a risqué trend, and luckily, the S/S 22 runways were chock-full of them. What started as a cut-out here and there quickly escalated into barely there trends of all kinds featuring tops that should hardly be considered tops, skirts so small you feel a little frightened looking at them and cut-out garments that have you wondering how they are even being held together. While I know these "naked" trends, as we like to call them, certainly aren't for everyone, I decided to take it upon myself to share with you the five naked trends I plan on dabbling in come next year. 

Ahead, check out the five trends that will have you doing a double take, and shop all my favourite versions that have hit the market so far. These trends are not for the faint of heart, so if you're down to test out the new naked, by all means, add all these products to your cart ASAP.

Shrinking Minis

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(Image credit: Courtesy of Miu Miu)

The last two seasons have proven miniskirts are only getting shorter and shorter. We discussed this "great shrinkage" movement earlier this year, and as odd as it may sound, I'm actually excited to give these barely there skirts a try. And you can bet I'm planning on getting my hands on one of those Miu Miu babies. 

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Never-Ending Cut-Outs

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(Image credit: Courtesy of Christian Siriano )

Are we surprised that cut-outs have stuck around this long? Honestly, I kind of am, but I am embracing them nonetheless. I've always been one to lean into a risqué trend, so considering cut-outs are a "naked" style I've become quite comfortable with, you will definitely see me wearing some next year. 

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Sheer Genius

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I've only worn a sheer dress once, and let me tell you, I liked it. It was a little scary, but that's what made it exciting. Knowing now that this will be a trend that lives on in 2022, I feel it is my duty to give it a few more go-arounds before the shelf life expires. I love this more elegant version from Khaite but am definitely also down for that Coperni dress sans slip. 

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Go Low

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(Image credit: Courtesy of Sandy Liang)

Skirts keep getting smaller, and pants keep getting lower. And no, I don't make the rules. I didn't really dabble too much in this trend this year, so I think by 2022, I'll be ready to get low. (Pun semi-intended.) 

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Floss 2.0

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(Image credit: Courtesy of Nensi Dojaka)

Last but not least, the 2022 version of the floss trend we love reporting on so much here at Who What Wear. Nensi Dojaka is one of the designers who has really changed the game as far as delicate strapping is concerned. From stunning strappy bras to twisted and tied dresses, this floss trend is taking on a fresh look next year, and I am so here for it. 

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Lauren Eggertsen
Editorial Director

"Copy (200 words): Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Where and has worked at the company for nearly seven years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Sydney Sweeney, Lindsay Lohan, and Megan Fox. 


She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, and Milan, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Elle.com, HarpersBazaar.com, and Vogue.co.uk. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.