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

Bare midriffs were a common red carpet feature in <a href="https://www.lofficiel.co.uk/Fashion/beaded-necklaces-phone-beads-spring-summer-trend">the early 2000s</a>, often accompanied by low-rise pants and maybe even some <a href="https://www.lofficiel.co.uk/Fashion/butterfly-hair-clips-are-back-best-hair-looks-halle-berry-jennifer-aniston-lizzie-mcguire">butterfly clips</a> in the hair. The exposed torso is again calling attention to some of the biggest stars at tonight&#39;s<a href="https://www.lofficiel.co.uk/pop-culture/oscars-2021-winners-nomadland-mank">&nbsp;2021 Oscars.</a> From just a sliver to a full side cutout, the bare midriff proved that sometimes less is more.

<a href="https://www.lofficiel.co.uk/Fashion/oscars-2021-red-carpet-looks">Zendaya</a> 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 Andra Day&nbsp;both opt for a combination of two major red carpet trends of the evening. In addition to sporting shimmery golden ensamnles, <a href="https://www.lofficiel.co.uk/pop-culture/Minari-star-makes-history-first-korean-woman-to-win">the leading ladies</a> 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.

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<a href="https://www.lofficiel.co.uk/film-tv/oscar-nominated-films-to-watch-academy-awards">Pieces of a Woman&nbsp;</a>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&#39;s biggest night.

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Whether showing a little or a lot, the exposed midriff trend ushers in summer style, and the elevated takes seen on the<a href="https://www.lofficiel.co.uk/Fashion/best-oscars-red-carpet-moments"> red carpet </a>give the look the Hollywood stamp of approval.

Zendaya, Carey Mulligan, & More Take Exposed Midriffs to 2021 Oscars Red Carpet

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