It takes skill to create a piece that’s sexy but not vulgar – the antithesis of Miley Cyrus. Yet, breathing an air of sensual nonchalance into a collection is second nature to Joseph Altuzarra. His brand of effortlessly sexy – think blouses cut down to there and skirts with slits running up to the hips – has found hardcore fans in Rihanna, Kate Bosworth, Jennifer Lawrence and more.
King of sexy fashion Joseph Altuzarra. Credit: Net-a-porter
Since news hit that the American designer was the next designer to collaboration with department store Target, we’ve been waiting in bated breath for the collection to be available. The teaser video starring a leggy Eva Herzigova in a barely there silk robe and lace eye mask gave us a sneak peek at the sultry sophistication of the collaboration only helped to fuel our anticipation.
But good things come to those we wait and the Altuzarra for Target finally hits Target stores and a curated selection is available to those who don’t live in the US at Net-a-porter (namely us). Altuzarra doesn’t disappoint with feminine shapes meshed with French sophistication for an effortlessly sexy look. Every woman needs sexy pieces in her wardrobe that she can wear when she needs a boost in confidence and we’ve picked five pieces that do just that.
Satin-trimmed velvet blazer, US$90.25
There’s something sensual about stroking lush velvet – case in point, this blazer in a lush burgundy in a cut that nips your body in the right places. If you dare to bare, make a statement by wearing it on itself – with nothing under.
Pussy-bow Swiss-dot chiffon blouse, US$52.75
Pussy-bows bring to mind a naughty secretary. With a Swiss-dots pattern the blouse is proper enough (with a slip under) for work with a pencil skirt but when it’s after five, we would ditch the slip (try a fun bralet) and replace the skirt with leather pants.
Python-print stretch-cotton twill pencil skirt, US$66.73
Speaking of pencil skirts, a python-print injects an added sensuality to an already feminine silhouette. Throw in a thigh side slit and you can’t look at the office staple in the same boring light again.
Embroidered pleated georgette dress, US$82.63
Sexy doesn’t have to be all about curve accentuating cuts. A flowy peasant-style dress like this one from the collab with subtle embellishments with a hint of décolletage will do the job tastefully.
Lace-trimmed satin pajama set, $52.75
Sexy lingerie, enough said.
OK, so we couldn’t stick to just five. We will sneak in this faux leather waist belt, US$45.13, that has a hint of S&M (ooh, saucy) – a great addition to any ensemble.
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