Back it Up!

The rear view is really rocking, darlings! First, some editorial and runway inspiration. Next, a buying guide ~ add one backless top and a back-detail dress to your repertoire this season!
Fashion Flashback: Gucci, Fall 2001.
Brazilian Vogue, December 2008.
Bon, Fall 2004.
Bazaar, January 2009.
This photo courtesy Fellow Fashionista Absolutely Fabulous.
Italian Vogue, February 2009.
Velvet, January 2009.
W, October 2004.
Numero, June 2008.
Chanel Couture; this and other runway photos via style.com.
Moschino Resort
Sonia Rykiel Resort
Laeken Sapporo teal top, at laeken.com.
Lucca Couture low-back tank, at urbanoutfitters.com.
Sequin crochet detail v-neck, at alloy.com.
Aqua navy blue open-back ruffle dress. at Bloomingdales.com.
Free People Dynasty shift, at winknyc.com.
Josh Brody v-back mini dress, at shopintuition.com.
Love Our Stuff blue origami playsuit, at pixiemarket.com.
Neurotica low-back Spider tee dress, at shopacrimony.com.
Roberto Cavalli plunge-back jersey dress; this and next two at net-a-porter.com.
Rick Owens Lilies twist-back jersey dress.
Zac Posen Carmen silk-blend dress.
Sunner Florent dress, at sanitystyle.com.
Tart Jacqueline dress. This and next two at shopbop.com.
Geren Ford open back dress.
Antik Batik Wallace sequined chiffon dress.
Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent embroidered cutout dress, at shopplanetblue.com.
Last Look: a beautiful backless gown rendered by Artist and Fellow Fashionista Fifi Flowers.
Guess we’ll be making a beautiful exit, darlings!
xoxox,
CC

Back It Up!

Backless numbers are perfect for your upcoming holiday festivities... Make an exit!
At right: a Narciso Rodriguez black wool dress featured in W
Runway pictures courtesy style.com unless otherwise credited.
Nina Ricci
Stella McCartney
Versace (nude, left, and fuchsia, right)
Celebs love the look: Hayden and Megan featured on instyle.com
Etro; this and next via fashionmagazine.com.
Emanuel Ungaro
Gucci

Veronique Leroy, via vogue.fr.
Gossip Girl’s Blair wears a daring backless blouse
In the shops:
Left: Black Halo Cutout Jackie O tricolor dress. First 7 looks at shopbop.com.
Right: Mara Hoffman cross-back teak print silk jersey dress
Thayer gray backless short-sleeve frock
What Comes Around Goes Around Marlene dress
Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent black backless pleated bib dress with strap detail
CC has this T-bags dress in several different patterns – comfy and chic!
Mara Hoffman elbow-length Dolman sleeve bubble blouse
Matte jersey sweetheart neck dress. This and next two at victoriassecret.com.
Plunging v-back sweater dress
Victoria's Secret heather gray silk and cashmere tie-back sweater (channeling Prada, natch)
Rare two-tone cross-back chiffon dress; this and next at asos.com.
ASOS open back slouchy top
Deal of the Day: Silence & Noise Lido backless tunic with beaded T detail, $58 at urbanoutfitters.com
Diane von Furstenberg Marston fuchsia and black wrinkled chiffon top, at shopbop.com

Last look: from Fellow Fashionista S-C of Girl Meets NYC.

Go backless or go home!