Bringing Sexy Back

Nina Ricci SS15

Calvin Klein SS15

The back of shirts and dresses are now just as interesting as the front in a variety of ways from cut-outs to pleats to draping that gently sways as one walks along. There are so many wonderful reasons why letting your back out while you can may be a top priority for many of us. I have similar feelings about shoulder displays right now but there will more on that another time. No matter if you are twenty or fifty putting your back in the spotlight can be quite a good thing. The back is really ageless quite like the shoulders. Putting you back on display can be rather a cheeky way to be sexy without going overboard.

Vera Wang

 

 

Gucci; Source

Jenny Packham; Source

 

Balenciaga

 

I would never advocate displaying too much back in the workplace but there are some tasteful tricks that can be used to display your back at the appropriate place and time. I like so many of the tailoring techniques used by apparel designers these days that I have literally turned my shirts around to give a whole new meaning to back to front. What about you? Have you ever worn your shirt the other way around? It can be a neat styling trick to get more mileage out of a top. Of course, some back-out tops and dresses don’t lend themselves to this neat trick but with those that do it can quite fun to turn the tables around as it were.

Regardless of whether you have tried this technique or not which truly depends upon the silhouette, length and structure of the back of your shirt or dress surely you agree that these back-out styles can be swoon-worthy. When the temperatures rise it is the perfect time to let your back out and I for one plan on doing it as much as possible while I can.

Roberto Cavalli

Well-dressed ladies from brides to her wedding guests have even embraced the open-back trend. I can’t begin to guess how many trendsetters have immersed themselves in this back-out trend. Sexy backs are certainly in rather than out and they have been in for a few years now; so much so that I don’t even consider this a trend.

Houghton NYC

 

Back cleavage has on the rise lately for a good reason and it’s not because it is so retro. After all, every now and then just like any glamorous trend it feels good to shock in a delightful way. It can be so delightful, in my opinion, to see spot a top or dress with a modest front and a delightful back. Notice I stated delightful back. No matter how far I may push the envelope I can never quite bring myself to wear very low plunging back-line tops or dresses.

Now, it is time to hear from you my darlings. Do you like to feature your back from time to time or do you steer clear of clothing styles that display your back? I can’t wait to hear from you.

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Recommendations:

 

My lovely friends, if you like, please reference the brief list below for lingerie that can be worn with cut-out or backless tops and dresses:

 

Fashion Forms Bodysuit at Asos: Fashion Forms U Plunge Backless Strapless Bodysuit

 

Style Secrets Lace Push-Up Bra at Victoria's Secret: Style Secrets Backless Lace Push-Up Bra

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