Open back dresses are a great way to show off some skin in an unexpected manner. Whether you go for a fully backless number or more subtle cut out details, an open back dress is a fun way to change things up. A sundress with an open back is a way to wear the look casually during the day, and dressy backless numbers can look chic at night. Take some style inspiration from a few dresses with open backs, below.
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Colorblocked Open Back Dress
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Price: $22.80 at forever21.com
This color blocked dress has a few daring qualities. Not only does it have an open back, but a risqué sheer skirt as well. The open back might make it tricky for wearing a slip underneath, unless the slip is backless as well. Otherwise, wear this open back dress with shorts underneath for a different take on festival style.
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Cutout Back Self Stripe Dress
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Price: $58.00 at us.topshop.com
This fluoro coral dress features a triangular cut out at the back. It has a self stripe design with a flippy skirt and overlapping panels at the back. Wear this dress with wedge heels, a floppy hat, and feminine accessories for a flirty outdoor look.
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We Have to Go Backless Dress
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Price: $57.99 at modcloth.com
If you really want to be daring, choose open back dresses in form-fitting styles. This one comes in a smoky black color and has a diamond shaped open back. It also has sheer shoulders. This dress could be styled in a variety of ways, from a simple pearl necklace and pumps to statement jewels and killer platforms.
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Ribbed Open Back Dress
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Price: $27.80 at forever21.com
This dress comes in a brilliant shocking pink color. From the front, the most revealing details would be small cut outs to the sides and the dresses’ form fitting design. The cut outs, however, lead to an open back design. This dress would look great worn with a collar necklace, compact clutch, and strappy heels.
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Multi Cross Back Dress
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Price: $55.00 at us.dorothyperkins.com
Be a bit daring by choosing open back dresses in graphic prints. This dress has a fairly basic design with cap sleeves and a pleated skirt. However, it has an open back with a cross over detail. Either style it with neutral accessories or pick a color from the pattern and match accessories to that.
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The Future is Wow Dress
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Price: $39.99 at modcloth.com
Work a bit of a futuristic vibe in this bright blue dress. It has a high neckline, form-fitting design, and revealing open back. Keep it all a bit sci-fi by teaming it with silver metallic accessories.
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Sugarhill Boutique Amity Dress
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Price: $99.99 at modcloth.com
Wearing daring open back dresses doesn’t mean you have to compromise a feminine style. This dress has a vintage-inspired lace design with elbow length sleeves and a full, gathered skirt. The stand out feature of this dress, however, has to be the large heart-shaped open back. Wear it with ladylike heels and a framed back.
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Green Appletini Dress
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Price: $44.99 at modcloth.com
Bright colors are everywhere this season. The apple green color of this dress is a fresh twist on what is a very classic cut. The back of the dress also reveals a plunging neckline and crossing straps. Keep the look fresh with white or neutral accessories.
When choosing an open back dress, keep proportion in mind. For example, if it’s a deep cut out back, stick to a higher neckline at the front. What do you think of these open back dresses?
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