And yesterday Kim Kardashian decided to take something of a sartorial risk as she stepped out in a black and white striped maxi dress.

But while the 30-year-old star's outfit was flattering from the front, it was less than flattering from behind, with the racer back also displaying her nude coloured bra.

Kim paired the dress with a pair of black flip-flops, a Hermès Birkin bag and the obligatory huge sunglasses.

Flattering or not? The jury's out! Kim Kardashian takes a fashion risk as she steps out in horizontal stripes - Kim KardashianFlattering or not? The jury's out! Kim Kardashian takes a fashion risk as she steps out in horizontal stripes - Kim Kardashian