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THIGH'S THE LIMIT

Bold celebrity trend sees stars wear dresses slashed up to the waist

These stars prove that the best way to steal the show is to make your leg the talking point of the night

LOUISA Johnson set pulses racing last night, making her left leg the centre of attention in a thigh split gown at Global's Make Some Noise Night in London.

And she isn't the first star to make her thigh a talking point, after Angelina Jolie's iconic right leg pose at the 2012 Academy Awards.

 X Factor winner Louisa Johnson put on a leggy display Global's Make Some Noise Night at London's Victoria Embankment Gardens last night
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X Factor winner Louisa Johnson put on a leggy display Global's Make Some Noise Night at London's Victoria Embankment Gardens last nightCredit: PA:Press Association

Since that daring red carpet moment, celebs have imitating the Hollywood actress for their own public appearances.

From supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid, to Love Island contestant Jessica Shears, the look is the perfect way to prove that the thigh is the limit.

And who can forget Chrissy Teigen's eye-catching dress that left her red-faced when she accidentally flashed the crowds at the American Music Awards. 

Here is the collection of leg-baring dress that prove your best accessory should be your pins...

Legcellent

 Angelina Jolie set a red carpet trend with this thigh-split dress at the 2012 Academy Awards
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Angelina Jolie set a red carpet trend with this thigh-split dress at the 2012 Academy AwardsCredit: Getty - Contributor

The Bella the ball

 Supermodel Bella Hadid ensured all eyes were on her at the AmFAR Gala at the Cannes Film Festival this year
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Supermodel Bella Hadid ensured all eyes were on her at the AmFAR Gala at the Cannes Film Festival this yearCredit: Splash News

Keeping up with Kendall

 Kendall Jenner daringly ditched underwear in this high-cut gown for the 2014 MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto
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Kendall Jenner daringly ditched underwear in this high-cut gown for the 2014 MuchMusic Video Awards in TorontoCredit: Getty - Contributor

She rose to the occasion

 Demi Rose came dangerously close to flashing more than she intended at the House of CB Christmas Dinner in Soho this week
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Demi Rose came dangerously close to flashing more than she intended at the House of CB Christmas Dinner in Soho this weekCredit: Rex Features

A shear delight

 Love Islands Jessica Shears once again turned heads, as she arrived with her leg on show for the ITV Gala at the London Palladium this month
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Love Islands Jessica Shears once again turned heads, as she arrived with her leg on show for the ITV Gala at the London Palladium this monthCredit: Rex Features

Best leg forwards

 Emily Ratajkowski made her thigh the focal point at the Met Gala Ball last year
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Emily Ratajkowski made her thigh the focal point at the Met Gala Ball last yearCredit: Getty - Contributor

There's no secret this is an amazing

 Taylor Swift channelled a cheeky angel look at the Victoria's Secret fashion show in London in 2014
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Taylor Swift channelled a cheeky angel look at the Victoria's Secret fashion show in London in 2014Credit: Getty Images - Getty

Model moment

 Gigi Hadid swapped her wings for a daring ball gown for the after party at the Victoria's Secret Fashion in 2015
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Gigi Hadid swapped her wings for a daring ball gown for the after party at the Victoria's Secret Fashion in 2015Credit: Getty Images - Getty

Blondes have more fun

 Towie's Amber Turner turned heads in this eye-catching number for the filming of the Christmas special this week
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Towie's Amber Turner turned heads in this eye-catching number for the filming of the Christmas special this weekCredit: Rex Features

Daring dress

 Chrissy Teigen flashed the flesh at the American Music Awards in 2016
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Chrissy Teigen flashed the flesh at the American Music Awards in 2016Credit: Splash News

Dressed to impress

 Love Island star Montana Brown was certainly not feeling blue in this eye-popping number at this year's ITV gala
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Love Island star Montana Brown was certainly not feeling blue in this eye-popping number at this year's ITV galaCredit: Rex Features

Green with envy

 Towie's Georgia Kousoulou stunned in this Pretty Little Thing dress last year in Marbella
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Towie's Georgia Kousoulou stunned in this Pretty Little Thing dress last year in MarbellaCredit: Rex Features

Legs for days

 Winnie Harlow made a statement as she attended the British Fashion Awards 2016
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Winnie Harlow made a statement as she attended the British Fashion Awards 2016Credit: Getty - Contributor

Fancy Clancy

 Abbey Clancy stole the show when attending the Agent Provocateur and Atsuko Kudo fashion show gala in 2012 with husband Peter Crouch
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Abbey Clancy stole the show when attending the Agent Provocateur and Atsuko Kudo fashion show gala in 2012 with husband Peter Crouch

50 shades of grey

 Megan McKenna pulled out all the stops for a meal with Pete Wicks in Dubai on holiday in 2016
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Megan McKenna pulled out all the stops for a meal with Pete Wicks in Dubai on holiday in 2016Credit: The Mega Agency

Painting the town red

 Rita Ora sizzled on the red carpet at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards
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Rita Ora sizzled on the red carpet at the 2014 MTV Video Music AwardsCredit: Splash News

Nice and navy

 Khloe Kardashian drew attention to her sculpted pins at the French Montana & Mohamed Hadid birthday party in 2014 in LA
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Khloe Kardashian drew attention to her sculpted pins at the French Montana & Mohamed Hadid birthday party in 2014 in LACredit: Getty Images - Getty

They aren't the only ones to follow the daring trend.

Recently Leona Lewis looked unrecognisable as she showcasd extremely toned figure in thigh-split gown.

And Gal Gadot looked incredible in a silver thigh split dress as she joins Ben Affleck and Amber Heard on the Justice League red carpet.

Nicole Scherzinger flashes her thigh on the Xtra Factor

 

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