# Skeletal Cutout Dresses Strap on the Attention with the 'Dolce Vita' Brette Dress By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-11-14 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolce-vita-brette-dress References: [80spurple](http://www.80spurple.com/shop/product/126565/5256/dolce-vita-women-s-brette-dress-navy-burnout) & [notcouture.notcot.org](http://notcouture.notcot.org/post/7414/) The [Dolce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-dolce-box-bag) Vita Brette dress is a [short, sexy number](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-fall-dresses) that will have you strapping on tons of attention the moment you walk into a room. Beautiful in all its navy-hued glory, the Dolce Vita Brette Dress also features a gorgeous peek-a-boo back accented with a tempting zipper. The cutout back reminds us of the rib bones on a skeleton -- a more subdued take on the [anatomical apparel theme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskyn) we've seen so much of lately. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Skeletal Cutout Fashion:** Opportunity to create edgy and provocative clothing designs with cutout designs inspired by human anatomy. - **Anatomical Apparel:** Innovative opportunity to incorporate anatomical elements into fashion designs. - **Peek-a-boo Fashion:** Potential for creating alluring and playful clothing designs with strategically placed cutouts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore new ways to incorporate cutout designs inspired by human anatomy into clothing lines. - **Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to attract attention by offering edgy and provocative clothing designs with skeletal cutouts. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate peek-a-boo fashion into dress codes for themed parties and events to create a bold and unique atmosphere. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tunic-Style Summer Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-back-shift-dress.md) - [Leopard Mini Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leopard-mini-dresses.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Transformative Shaping Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-by-miraclesuit.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Elegant Easy-to-Wear Shirt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md)