Although I am an obvious fan of a major fashion moment or an unconventional runway trend, “naked” is not a term that has ever been used to describe my personal style. To give you some background, I am usually a chronically maximal dresser. My dressing comfort zone lies somewhere in between a borderline excessive amount of layers, a healthy, albeit heavy, mixture of baggy silhouettes, and a debatably extreme color-blocked ensemble. As you can imagine, none of this lends itself to overtly sexy dressing. But in the name of fashion, inclusivity, and a challenge, I’ve taken on some of 2023’s most daring trends.
Every time it seems like daring dressing has been pushed to its final limit, designers and celebrities seem to find a way to reinvent or further risqué trends. Exposed thongs, extreme cutouts, completely sheer pieces, and now onto Kendall Jenner’s viral Bottega Veneta “tights, no pants” look. As expected, this year the hemlines are continuing to climb, the cutouts are expanding, and even underwear is becoming outerwear.
The most important thing to note is that the key to nailing these trends is leading with confidence, regardless of size, shape, or status. So read on to join me on my introspective journey to try 2023’s top naked dressing trends with the confidence of Kendall Jenner, the figure of a girl who grew up on Southern food, and the budget of a Manhattan fashion writer.
