The Apparel Search guide to shopping women's shirts by style, detail and fit.
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Cut out shirts feature strategic openings — at the shoulders, the back, the midriff, or along the neckline. The cut outs add edge and ventilation to an otherwise simple silhouette.
Shoulder cut outs flatter almost everyone by drawing attention upward. Midriff cut outs suit confident dressers; if you prefer subtlety, choose small keyhole openings rather than large panels. A cold-shoulder cut out top pairs perfectly with high-waisted bottoms. Keep the rest of the outfit simple — the cut outs are the statement.
Inspect the edges of every cut out: bound or hemmed edges last, raw cut edges fray. Make sure the openings sit where you expect when you move, not just when you stand still.
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