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Looking ahead, fashion insiders predict that provocative styles like low-rise jeans, backless dresses, and strategic cutouts will become more mainstream. The resurgence of low-rise jeans, for instance, is associated with a slimmer, more athletic body type—implying that to wear such styles, one should be in good shape. This highlights a paradox: while these trends seem inclusive, they often reinforce specific beauty standards.

The debate extends to whether these styles are genuinely empowering or simply a reflection of superficiality. Critics point out that pushing boundaries in fashion perhaps no longer means wearing unconventional outfits but rather adhering to the idea that covering up is now considered rebellious, with the ultimate "boundary" being modesty itself.