25 Open-Back Dresses to Sport All Summer Long

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Add some sass and sultriness to your summer ensembles with an eye-catching backless dress. The iterations available come in mini lengths with puffed sleeves and maxis with billowy silhouettes that move as you walk. Easy to dress up or down, you can wear them with both white sneakers or strappy sandals, depending on the occasion. Shop 25 of our favorite backless dresses.

A Stylish Summer Outfit Made Exclusively With Black-Owned Brands

Over the past week demonstrations and protests have been held in response to the senseless deaths of black people like George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. The Black community has urged the world to show support not only by protesting, donating, signing petitions, getting educated on systemic racism, and more, but by promoting and shopping black-owned businesses as well.

In solidarity I put together an outfit created exclusively with pieces from black fashion designers. This is not a one-time thing—I am committed to using my platform to feature black-owned businesses and black designers more frequently. This minimalist look is spot-on for spring and summer with a camel midi dress, black sunglasses, gold hoop earrings, a sleek black bag, and strappy mule sandals. Complete the ensemble with oil-nourished skin. Shop each piece directly from the designers' sites below.

1. Tove Elodie Open Back Silk Midi Dress
2. Coco and Breezy Iris-101 Sunglasses
3. Mateo 14kt Yellow Gold Huggies
4. Vavvoune Mishe Bag
5. Klur Elements of Comfort Botanical Oil
6. Brother Vellies Luci Sandal

Black lives matter. Here are more ways you can get involved now.

A Polished Low Bun and V-Back Sweater Make the Perfect Match

Photos via: Camilla Pihl

Here's another great low bun from Camilla Pihl. This time around, it's more polished and worn with a sexy, yet understated v-back sweater. Or maybe it's a v-neck sweater worn backwards? Either way, the hairstyle and top make for a perfect match.

The Perfect White T-Shirts to Wear With Denim

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No matter your current aesthetic, or the current trends dominating the scene, the classic white t-shirt reigns supreme as a closet staple. Whether you love an open-back, a loose fit, or a v-neckline, they always look best tucked into a pair of jeans. We've rounded up some of our favorite options. Shop them below.

The Trendy Open-Back Sweater I'm Going to Wear All Season

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There are certain luxury items that are too trendy to splurge on––think long leather shorts and zebra print dresses. But there are others, that despite their steep price tags, are well worth the buck. I've been daydreaming about this Le 17 Septembre open back knitwear piece for a month now, and every time I look at it I get another styling idea.

Pair with loose-fitting black trousers that skim the floor, along with white mules for a transitional look that can be recreated again and again.

Update Your Sweater Collection With an Open-Back Style

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This street style shot left us coveting an open-back sweater for fall. Pair the statement piece with high-waisted wide-leg pants or classic jeans along with your favorite shoes of the moment for an instantly cool outfit. Shop our top open-back sweater picks below.

These Open-Back Tops Are Perfect For Transitional Weather

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What's better than a short-sleeved knitted top? One with an open back. As summer cools down (not just yet, but by the end of next month) pieces that can carry you through to the next season are essential. For a transitional item you should add to your rotation, look to these easy open back tops.

17 Flirty Tops With Barely-There Backs

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Sure, we still love, adore and covet our off-the-shoulder tops, but when a trend starts to feel stale, it's best to go for something that bears a little more than collarbones. The barely-there back, or split-back or open-back top, is there the perfect way to show a little skin without going overboard. Shop 17 of our favorites below.

Here's a Fresh Way to Wear Your Button-Down Shirt

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These street style shots of Kristina Bazan have inspired us to try wearing a button-down shirt backwards. This all-white outfit is a fresh take on a classic and makes for a cool open-back detail. Her top may have been purposely designed that way, but it's still great inspiration for summer regardless. Wear with everything from a white skirt to classic jeans.

A Stylish Weekend Outfit to Wear This Summer

Whether you're going on a day date, running errands, or meeting up with friends for brunch, this weekend-ready summer outfit will help you arrive in style. The linen top has a great open-back detail for an added cool touch that we love. Wear with tort sunglasses, chunky gold earrings, a lady-like mini bag, classic raw-hem jeans, and lace-up flat sandals.

1. Nicholas Open-Back Cropped Linen Top
2. Quay In Control Sunglasses
3. Kenneth Jay Lane Gold-Tone Earrings
4. Little Liffner Mademoiselle Mini Leather Shoulder Bag (also here)
5. Byredo Sundazed Eau de Parfum
6. Levi's Wedgie Raw Hem High Waist Straight Leg Jeans (also here)
7. Madewell The Boardwalk Lace Up Sandals

Pull Off the Prairie Dress Trend With This Outfit Idea

One of the biggest (and most unexpected) trends as of late is the prairie dress. The key to pulling off the oft matronly dress is with the help of cool, edgy styling. This means completing your look with statement pieces like a pair of shoes with a whimsical heel and a bucket bag with lots of texture.

1. & Other Stories Open Back Floral Midi Dress
2. Linda Farrow Cat-Eye Acetate Sunglasses
3. Laura Lombardi Gold-Tone Hoop Earrings
4. Staud Moreau Macramé and Leather Bucket Bag (also here)
5. Marques'Almeida Hourglass-Heel Leather Chelsea Boots

Shop 7 Flirty Blouses With Barely-There Backs

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Sure, we still love, adore and covet our off-the-shoulder blouses, but when a trend starts to feel stale, it's best to go for something that bears a little more than collarbones. The barely there back, or split back top, is there the perfect way to show a little skin without going overboard. Shop 7 of our favorites.

Get the look:
+ Current/Elliott The Des Tie Back Shirt
+ House Of Sunny Open Back Top
+ ASOS Pretty Sleeve Open Back Top
+ Oeuvre Gingham Top With Open Back Detail
+ ASOS Sheer And Solid Top With Open Back
+ Style Mafia Open Back Ruffle Blouse
+ ASOS DESIGN Premium Cotton Open Back Top

Update Your Sweater Collection With An Open-Back Style

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This street style shot left us coveting an open-back sweater for fall. Pair with high-waisted wide-leg pants or jeans and your favorite shoes of the moment for an instantly cool outfit.

How To Wear Sunshine Yellow Like a Fashion Blogger

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We're still obsessing over yellow; sunshine, neon, mustard, and pastel. If it's yellow, we're all over it. If you're not sure how to dive into this bright trend, we suggest to just go for it all the way. This popular fashion blogger wore it just right with an open back crepe dress and pointed toe pumps.

Get the look:
+ Salvatore Ferragamo Jumper Dress
+ Milly Elle Dress
+ Mara Hoffman Tie Front Maxi Dress
+ New Look Frill Wrap Midi Dress
+ ASOS Sulphur Pointed Heels

9 Open Back Dresses You Need in Your Closet

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Showing off your shoulders, legs or cleavage is a predictable move. Instead, why not make a surprise entrance and exit with an open back. It's an unexpected and elegant way to expose a bit of skin during the summer. In honor of this major peekaboo trend, we rounded up 9 incredible open back dresses. Shop them below...

A Fresh Way To Wear Your Lace-Up Shirt

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Storets has us inspired to try wearing a lace-up shirt backwards—It's a fresh take on the new trend and adds a cool open-back detail to any outfit. This top was purposely designed this way, but it's still great a great idea for those we already have in our closets or already have our eye on (like the ones below!).

Get the look:
+ Storets Kelly Back Eyelet Shirt
+ Cupcakes And Cashmere Lace Up Blouse
+ Pam & Gela Lace Up Back Boat Neck Tee
+ Parisian Lace Up Back Top
+ Noisy May Shirt With Lace Up Back

2 Sporty-Cool Ways to Wear a Dress for Spring and Summer

+ black sunglasses | striped maxi dress | loop handle bucket bag | furry pool slides




+ black sunglasses | floral print maxi dress | ring handle bag | white sneakers


There’s no denying that once the weather starts to warm up, we can’t wait to throw on a dress. This spring and summer it’s all about styling the piece, as feminine as it may be, with sporty pieces like sneakers and furry pool slides. Two of our favorite dresses of the moment for pulling off the trend are this striped knit maxi dress and this floral print maxi dress from the K/Lab collection at Kohl’s. Shop these pieces, plus more of our top picks from the collection below—Get 15% off with code TAKE15OFF (4/20-4/24)!

Creative Direction/Styling/Photography by: Jenn Camp | Model: Kaylee Camp

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This was sponsored by Kohl’s and Shopstyle. The opinions, as always, are my own.

This Open-Shoulder Sequin Top Is Perfect For The Holidays

We may have just solved your holiday party look dilemma thanks to coming across this festive open-shoulder sequin top. It's glitzy, has a fun and flattering design and it has the cutest ribbon tie detailing in the back. Bring on the parties!

Get the look:
+ ASOS Tie Back Top with Open Shoulder
+ New Look Culottes

This Statement Top Incorporates Two Major Trends

Statement tops are all the rage right now, but this one stands out from the rest since it incorporates two major trends of the season: tie-back details and flared sleeves. Did we mention that it's also under $100? Get it quick because it's selling out fast!

Get the look:
+ House Of Sunny Open Back Smock Top
+ Mango Tailored Culotte

Blogger Style: An Effortless Ensemble

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There's a formula to cool-girl dressing in the fall. It's foolproof, it's easy and it's always killer. Step one, find a slouchy and unique top. Open back and full sleeved will do the job. Step two: ankle-baring denim. Step three is a pair of black heels that are comfortable and stylish.  It's impossible to look bad following these steps and this blogger is proof of that.

Get the look:
+ Goen. J Long Sleeve Top
+ Cushnie Et Ochs Tie Open Back Knit Top
+ Loeffler Randall Medium Rider Bag
+ 3x1 W3 Straight Authentic Crop Jeans
+ Kendall + Kylie Gloria Ankle Strap Pumps