Emily Ratajkowski's Little Black Dress Is Full of Hidden Tricks

Think: Slits, cutouts and one edgy neckline

By Raleigh Seldon Jul 06, 2017 6:58 PMTags
ESC: Emily Ratajkowski, Dare to WearMarc Piasecki/WireImage

The Mugler dress Emily Ratajkowski wore to the Vogue Foundation Dinner in Paris is doing all of the things.

When the bombshell stepped out in the black number and Stuart Weitzman heels, we couldn't help but notice how hard it was working (read: #werking).

Let's start near the top, shall we?Thin straps are holding up a wing-shaped, sweetheart neckline with lots of structure. From there, a series of small metallic bars make up a peephole-type slit giving the illusion of a plunging neckline while still holding everything together. Then moving down the bodice you'll see two symmetrical slits on either side of the supermodel's hips (held at the top, again, by a few metal bars) giving way for optimal movement at an event like this.

It's sultry, it's edgy and it's practical—what more could you want from your LBD?

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Want to take this daring look for a spin? It's really all dependent on the dress, so choose wisely. Below are some low, mid and high-cost pieces for every personal style type in every price range.

Don't forget to smize.

Boohoo

Lauren Lace Top Thigh Split Maxi Dress, $44

Topshop

Bralet Blazer Dress, Was: $125, Now: $60

Lioness

Esperanza Plunge Maxi Dress, $79

Finders Keepers

Latrobe Dress, Was: $175, Now: $105

Missguided

Plunging Maxi Dress, $93

Lovers + Friends

My Love Maxi Dress, Was: $228, Now: $103

Badgley Mischka

Lace-Up Embellished Stretch-Cady Gown, Was: $650, Now: $325

Cinq a Sept

Everest Cutout Crepe Gown, Was: $695, Now: $299

Jill Jill Stuart

High Neck Gown, $308

Have anywhere to wear it?

Start making plans.