Fashion Forecast: Sky-High Slits

Angelina Jolie's right leg has started a revolution. 

It's only a matter of time before people flock to gowns with up-to-there 

slits to get in on the sexy (but oh-so-tasteful) trend. 

Getting to flaunt your quads AND your fancy footwear while still 

looking like a classy high-fashion baller? Genius.

Let's delve into some runway inspiration and check out 
how queens of drool-worthy style like JLo and 
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley are getting a leg up on the red carpet. 

Let's start with the revolutionary herself. 
Angie's velvet Atelier Versace number at the Academy Awards was easily 
the most talked about gown from the occasion, mostly due to 
her permanently extended leg. Hey, she just wanted to make 
sure no one mistook this for an ordinary back dress. 

No one capitalizes on the power of a high slit like Elie Saab. 

In fact, it's difficult to select only one of his designs to showcase 

the impact of a revealing slash. The double-slit action on this 

marigold gown, though, is hard to beat. This would be perfect 

for modern day Bianca Jaggers like Vanessa Hudgens or Chanel Iman.  

Monique Lhuillier's fiery chiffon gown was one of the highlights 
of New York Fashion Week. We can't wait to see which star 
smolders in this look on the red carpet. 
Perhaps Olivia Wilde or Kerry Washington can take the heat. 

You wouldn't expect tomboy Kristen Stewart to turn on the sultry 
glamour like she did at the LA Twilight premiere, but that's what 
makes this look all the more awesome. The J. Mendel number 
delighted fans by showing off Bella's porcelain vampire leg. 

Old Hollywood was given a futuristic edge with this striking 
cutout number from Prabal Gurung. If this gold lamé looks familiar 
(and not just because of MC Hammer's haunting wardrobe) 
it's because Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence wore this 
statement piece to the movie's world premiere in LA.