Best of 2011: Which Star Looked Hottest in a Cut-Out Dress?

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While stars like Jennifer Love Hewitt and Christina Aguilera put their assets on full display this year, other celebs were opting for a different -- albeit still sexy -- way to show some skin: in dresses with peek-a-boo cutouts at the waist.

PHOTOS: The best red carpet dresses of 2011

Leighton Meester accented her already tiny waist in a black Michael Kors number with a leather bodice at The Roommate screening in West Hollywood January 23. The Gossip Girl actress topped off her look with Brian Atwood shoes and Harry Winston earrings.

PHOTOS: See what all the stars wore at the 2011 MET Gala

At the 2011 MET Gala in NYC May 2, Ginnifer Goodwin took a fashion risk in a dramatic grass green Topshop dress with a thigh-high slit, plunging neckline and structured detail at the hips. She carried a navy Kotur clutch and wore an emerald necklace and colorblock Navy Aperlai heels.

PHOTOS: See Nikki Reed's wedding album

Twilight Saga actress Nikki Reed attended the Br! eaking D awn - Part 1 premiere in NYC November 16, clad in a mod neon yellow Michael Kors gown with a hip-high slit and black piping. She paired the look with black Giuseppe Zanotti heels and a black Judith Leiber clutch.

Tell Us: Whose dress do you like best?