Orin Carlin
How to style a backless dress and nail the skin-baring fashion trend – see outfits
A backless dress might feel a little ambitious given that we are currently (un)comfortably bedded within the depths of winter. But make no mistake, the skin-baring style is 100% still a stellar choice for the colder months. Party season dressing is all about uber-glam eveningwear with built-in wow factor, making the sultry hint of flesh enabled by a backless design the perfect accompaniment to your wintry soirée.
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This season, backless dresses are firmly on our style radar, and we’ll stop at nothing to curate the perfect look that simultaneously exudes festive glam and showcases the remnants of our summer tan. (For those needing a boost in the sun-kissed skin department, check out our super handy body makeup guide.)
Rick Owens has raised the stakes with some utterly dazzling sequin gowns, whereas Galvan is killing it with crystal-encrusted bust midi styles. If instead you’re looking to bag a bargain, Warehouse’s infinitely flattering slip styles and Zara’s cool-girl asymmetric versions are also well worth a look.
Hello! Fashion shares our favourite ways of styling a backless dress:
With kitten heel mules
Channel a silver screen starlet and rock a belted backless style with demure kitten heel mules.
With pearl body jewellery
Elevate the Pearlcore trend to new heights and opt for a piece of longline body jewellery over your backless number.
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With a gold chain crossbody
Dial up the drama with a spot of hardware and layer a chunky chain crossbody across a nostalgic thong-inspired piece.
With a vibrant belt
Add a dash of colour to a neutral piece with a thick belt at the waist to draw the eye towards your cinched-in silhouette.
With a sleek shoulder bag
Stage a texture takeover and team a slinky backless dress in a lustrous fabric with a glossy alligator print shoulder bag.
With a woven leather clutch
Bring out the secondary colour in the print of your backless dress with of-the-moment, luxe accessories.
With a slouchy croissant bag
Mais, oui! Channel your inner Parisienne with a playfully named croissant bag, styled alongside a backless knit dress and a British footwear classic.
With thigh-high boots
For 1960s obsessives, bring the retro It-girl vibes to the fore with a colourful mini dress and thigh-high boots.
With statement heels
Rock a white flowing backless gown with chunky chain sandals and a sharp shoulder bag for maximum sartorial impact.
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