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Brooks Nader’s Cut-Out Lace Mini Is the Ultimate Little Black Dress

The 2023 SI Swimsuit model brought her own style to the classic aesthetic.

Cara O’Bleness

Brooks Nader

Brooks Nader.

Brooks Nader rocks a little black dress like no one else. The 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue cover model proved the fact with her latest tiny frock, which she wore for Variety’s annual New York Party on Oct. 5.

Nader hit the event’s red carpet in a sheer, lacy black mini dress with side cut-outs that perfectly showed off her trim waistline. The long sleeved Ronny Kobo garment featured ruffled cuffs and similar details at the high neckline. She wore her long dark locks loose in a sleek and straight blowout, and Nader opted for a smokey eye and nude lip combo to complete her glam for the evening. She paired the showstopping dress with black pumps.

On Thursday, the Baton Rouge native showed off her ensemble on Instagram in a carousel of snapshots captured at Hall des Lumières. In each, Nader stood in front of a mirror that created an optical illusion while also providing glimpses of all angles of her incredible outfit.

“Stepped into the future of art @halldeslumieres 🖤,” she wrote in her caption.

Many of Nader’s 1.1 million Instagram followers were just as floored with her ensemble as we are, and shared as much in the comments.

“Love,” Katie Austin, a three-time SI Swimsuit model and reigning co-Rookie of the Year, stated. 

“ok show stopper 🔥,” makeup artist and entrepreneur Annētta McBain applauded.

“‘Hey everyone! Cut the show- Brooks just walked in!’” photographer Ryan Sides quipped.

“Dream dress 😍,” model Anna Maria Olbrycht added.

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Cara O’Bleness

CARA O’BLENESS

Cara is a trending news writer/editor for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. A passionate writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience in print and online media, she loves storytelling and believes that words have the power to change the world. Prior to joining the team, Cara worked as a writer and editor across a number of content verticals, including food, lifestyle, health and wellness, and small business and entrepreneurship. In her free time, Cara loves reading, spending time with her family and making her way through Michigan’s many microbreweries. She is a graduate of Michigan State University's School of Journalism.