Crop tops and midriff-baring shapes are everywhere this season, amiright? And why should we plussize girls miss out on the fun? I’m not saying that they’re always the classiest look…but I was seduced by this Olivia Floral Cutout Dress from Fashion to Figure (similar here), and I knew I just had to try it…

When I saw this dress on the website, I knew it could go either way–it could have been unique and fabulous…or it could have been a total disaster. In fact, when I showed my photographer (the fantastic Meredyth), she thought it was hideous and was convinced that I would hate it!

Well, I ended up loving it–and, while she may never where it, she admitted that it looked great on. 🙂 I think it was the subtlety of the cutout that won me over…the dramatic long sleeves, kitchy print and small peek-a-boo cutout midriff never scream, “Look at my belly!” But the combo is just daring enough to make you feel glamorous and unique…

What do you think? Will you rock the cutout midriff trend this season?