# Internet-Savvy Frocks The Nasty Gal Connected Cutout Dress Features the @ Sign By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-09-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasty-gal-connected-cutout-dress References: [nastygal](http://www.nastygal.com/nasty-gal-collection/connected-cutout-dress) If you want to make a fashion-forward statement at your next networking event, the Nasty Gal Connected Cutout Dress is sure to get you some interesting @ mentions. A standout piece from the [first ever Nasty Gal Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-to-connect-1), this killer dress is sure to have heads turning for all the right reasons. If the skin-peeping cutouts weren’t daring enough, the dress is also adorned with peculiar @ symbol buckles. While the back may be a simple racerback silhouette, there is enough happening up front to keep this dress the center of attention. The slinky profile hugs your curves in all the right places, with the black hue keeping things classic and chic. With tons of [major events coming up this season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veronica-beard-party-edit), a girl needs to channel her inner social media goddess and be dressed to Tweet her heart out. Get ready for get some serious [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8-other-reasons-2) feedback when you ask your following if you should say yes to the Nasty Gal Connected Cutout Dress. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cutout Dresses:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing cutout dresses with unique and unconventional embellishments like @ symbol buckles to appeal to fashion-forward consumers. - **Social Media Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating fashion pieces that incorporate symbols and elements associated with popular social media platforms to cater to the growing influence of online culture in fashion. - **Interactive Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing interactive garments that invite engagement and social sharing through features like cutouts and unique embellishments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating social media symbols and interactive elements into fashion designs to capture the attention of tech-savvy consumers. - **Event Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with fashion brands to curate events that showcase interactive fashion pieces, capturing the attention and engagement of attendees. - **Social Media Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging the influence of social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter to promote and market fashion pieces that incorporate interactive elements and unique embellishments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leopard Mini Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leopard-mini-dresses.md) - [Chic Corporate-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-hours-collection.md) - [Artistic Dress NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwearable-dresses.md) - [Avant-Garde Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-la-anthony.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Influencer-Created Bridesmaid Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridesmaid-dress.md) - [Tunic-Style Summer Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-back-shift-dress.md) - [Autumn Occasion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-fall-dresses.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md)