# Sultry Skin-Baring Gowns The Censored Statement Dress by Richety Rack is Classically Seductive By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-08-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/censored-statement-dress-by-richety-rack References: [ricketyrack](http://ricketyrack.com/Censored-Statement-Dress-11036.htm) Ladies dressed in the Censored Statement Dress by Richety Rack are sure to make a memorable entrance to any parties they plan on attending. Designed to both showcase and censor a woman's best assists, this beautiful bodycon dress is meant for ladies who are not afraid to be seen. A classic staple in any wardrobe is the [little black dress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-fall-dresses) and the Censored Statement Dress by Richety Rack is a modern example of this timeless piece. While the base of this dress features a traditional black skirt, the top of the dress is much more unconventional. The upper half of the dress boasts a [sheer mesh bodice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lorette-springsummer-collection) that features two applique hands strategically placed on the bust. Keep your wardrobe brimming with classically inspired styles that are not afraid to take risks and be rebellious. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bodycon Dresses with Strategic Cutouts:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create more provocative dresses that tastefully showcases a woman's figure. - **Sheer Mesh Fabric:** Innovation opportunity for textile manufacturers to create various clothing items that incorporate sheer mesh fabric. - **Provocative Styles with Traditional Elements:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create more daring clothing items that blend classic and provocative styles. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Businesses in the fashion industry can create new fashion lines featuring provocative styles mixed with traditional elements. - **Textile:** Textile manufacturers can create innovative sheer mesh fabrics with various patterns and designs to be used in designing new clothing items. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Retail businesses and e-commerce stores can capitalize on the provocative fashion trend by selling clothing items with strategic cutouts and sheer mesh fabric. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Transformative Shaping Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-by-miraclesuit.md) - [Tunic-Style Summer Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-back-shift-dress.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Leopard Mini Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leopard-mini-dresses.md) - [Elegant Easy-to-Wear Shirt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection.md) - [Romantic Summer-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandra-rich.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md)