The early aughts trend gets couture-level upgrades for the 2021 Oscars.

Bare midriffs were a common red carpet feature in the early 2000s, often accompanied by low-rise pants and maybe even some butterfly clips in the hair. The exposed torso is again calling attention to some of the biggest stars at tonight's <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/every-look-2021-oscars-red-carpet-academy-awards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2021 Oscars</a>. From just a sliver to a full side cutout, the bare midriff proved that sometimes less is more.
Zendaya and her image architect, aka stylist, Law Roach create a stand-out style moment with a citrus-yellow custom Valentino gown paired with Bulgari jewels. Sharing her arrival to the red carpet, Roach captured the dress in motion as Zendaya stepped out with a matching face mask and Jimmy Choo platform heels.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Carey Mulligan and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/andra-day-oscars-2021-tiffany-diamonds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Andra Day</a> both opt for a combination of two major red carpet trends of the evening. In addition to sporting <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/gold-fashion-trend-2021-oscars-red-carpet" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shimmery golden ensembles</a>, the leading ladies show off their midriffs with Mulligan in Valentino Haute Couture and Day in Vera Wang Haute Couture. The two looks show the range of the torso-baring look, from a form-fitting sleek option to the full-skirted ballgown.

Andra Day at 2021 Oscars

Pieces of a Woman actress Vanessa Kirby gives just a glimpse of her midriff in a pale pink Gucci gown. A plunging sweetheart neckline and column silhouette with a generous train give the minimal dress the elegant wow-factor fitting for Hollywood's biggest night.

Vanessa Kirby in Gucci

Whether showing a little or a lot, the exposed midriff trend ushers in summer style, and the elevated takes seen on the red carpet give the look the Hollywood stamp of approval.

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