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What does it mean when a style has sex appeal? Sometimes recognising seductive energy isn’t as obvious as a red lip or a plunging neck line. Sex appeal is about capturing mystery in colour, movement or material.

Dakota Johnson is sex appeal. Her style nails darker colours and sheer materials. Nothing quite causes a commotion as much as a sheer piece will. She showed up to the Kering Foundation’s Caring for Women dinner in a full length black lace dress, with nothing but her undergarments on. Iconic or trashy? ICONIC.

Not all of us can afford to step out with a full sheer lace dress. So what can we do to add sex appeal into our evryday style? Easy, let’s walk through some iconic dark feminine fashion traits.

Have you considered a new hairstyle? Nothing screams mystery more than a bang. Think Pamela Anderson, Sabrina Carpenter and of course Dakota Johnson. Better yet, don’t be scared to pull out your ‘Relentlessly Red’ Mac liptstick or rock a smokey eye.

Be aware of the materials your including in your closet. Think silk and satan for a night out, the movement will bring a luxurious look to your curves. Whilst lace will add some rock n’ roll to your everydays. For instance layer a lace long sleeve under an everyday shirt for dimension in textures. If you’re wearing a mini dress consider adding sheer stockings, bonus points if they have a design. Explore animal prints. Leopard, cheetah and snake are all perfect for adding texture but keeping it dark and a little bit primal.

Dont forget about colours. Sabrina Carpenter is a perfect example that light colours can be sexy too. But do pick a palette. Are you light or dark? Having sex appeal is a lifestyle, we all have it but if you’re wanting to channel it, be prepared to do more than wear some extra black.