When writing about Spring/Summer 2009's exposed midriff fashion trend I not only laid down the ground rules (have a stomach worth showing off!) but also gave two great ways to successfully interpret the look.

And from Cacharel we have a fantastic fusing of an exposed midriff with the 1970's fashion revival.

The look, which paired a high-cut checked top with high-waisted shorts, featured on the Cacharel Spring/Summer 2009 catwalk at Paris Fashion Week. Daniel P Dykes