Cutouts are a sexy trend seen on both the spring and fall 2009 runways, so if you feel comfortable showing some skin, then rocking this look is definitely a must this year.

Just make sure you’re not showing off too much. If you’re wearing a cutout top, pair it with jeans. If you’re wearing a dress, make sure it’s not super short and/or pair it with tights to offset the bare skin already visible on your upper half. There’s a fine line between sexy and slutty, so tread carefully.

Hitting the town? Below are two great outfit ideas. The first is more casual, so wear it out with the girlfriends. The second just screams sex appeal, making it the perfect look for shakin’ your groove thang at the club.

Top and jeans, Arden B; shoes, Lauren by Ralph Lauren at Zappos; earrings, Forever 21.

Dress, Arden B; necklace, Forever 21; shoes, Unlisted by Kenneth Cole at Piperlime.

Be tasteful when choosing where to rock this look. Hitting a night club for dancing and drinks with friends? Perfect. Dinner with your boyfriend and his parents? Not so much. And keep in mind you’re trying to show off some skin, not your bra straps. To avoid this fashion faux pas, invest in some of the products made by Hollywood Fashion Tape, a girl’s best friend.