Shop 7 Flirty Blouses With Barely-There Backs

Photo via: Style Du Monde

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

Photo via: Fashionista

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

Photo via: Man Repeller

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

Photo via: @ChriselleLim

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

Photo via: Storets

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

Photos via: We The People Style

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

Street Style: What To Wear With A Deconstructed Dress

Photos via: Vanessa Jackman

We spotted blogger Vanessa Hong in perhaps the coolest black and white deconstructed cold-shoulder dress we've ever seen.  Not only are we obsessing over the pretty open-back details, but we also love how she styles this hot number with a sleek low bun, double pearl earrings and strappy black heeled sandals.

Get the look:
+ Ray-Ban High Street Round Sunglasses
+ Style Mafia Maeve Off-Shoulder Top
+ Pia Strappy Open Back Midi Dress
+ Missguided Mini Winged Tote Bag
+ Call It Spring Barely There Sandals

Blogger Style: The Perfect Combination

Photos via: Fashion Me Now

Fashion blogger Lucy Williams stepped out looking perfectly put together, but essentially effortless. To keep things cool this season, she wore a white peasant blouse, denim mini skirt and black wrap-ankle sandals. It's a look anyone can imitate and look equally chic in.

Get the look:
+ Tome Peasant Top With Open Back
+ Joie Pacaya Blouse
+ Gucci Dionysus Suede Bag
+ Urban Renewal Vintage Denim Mini Skirt
+ Raye Sloane Sandal

An Incredibly Cool All-Black Look For Summer

Photos via: Vanessa Jackman

Summer in the city calls for not only keeping cool, but looking cool as well. These street style shots show an all-black look that manages to do both with sleek sunglasses, a strappy open back crop top, a chain-strap bag, flirty midi skirt and slide sandals.

Get the look:

+ Clayton Nadja Crop Top
+ Donna Mizani X Crop Top
+ ABS Striped Mesh Midi Skirt
+ Giulietta Striped Mesh Skirt
+ UO Milo Leather Slide

See How Christine Centenera Styles A Long Knit Dress For Spring

Photos via: People & Styles

Even though we are anxiously awaiting the warm weather and can't wait to ditch our jackets, we've still got a bit of time to kill. However, editor Christine Centenera opts out of wearing a coat and still manages to keep warm by wearing a long sleeve Celine ribbed knit dress with pointed-toe ankle boots. She also gets major bonus points for her killer wavy bob.

Get the look:
+ Prada Cat-Eye Double-Bridge Sunglasses
+ Celine Rib Mid-Length Dress
+ A.L.C. Open-Back Marcia Dress
+ Nasty Gal Kozmic Ribbed Knit Dress
+ Alexander McQueen Ankle Boot

Blogger Style: A Feminine And Sexy Ensemble

Photos via: Fashion Agony 

Styling a sexy shirt doesn't mean you have to put it all out there. The modern open-back shirt makes it easy to wear, even in the daytime. Since the front is covered and the back is out, you achieve the best of both worlds. Instead of pairing a top like this with something skintight, keep things feminine and appropriate with a pair of loose denim jeans and strappy sandals. 

Get the look:

+ Boohoo Open Back Long Sleeve Top 

+ Asos Kimono Crop Top With Open Back

+ Ted Baker Leather Winged Tote Bag

+ Nasty Gal Wrap Me Up Heel 

+ Daisy Street Black Tassel Ghillie Lace-Up Sandals 

Model-Off-Duty Style: How Sasha Luss Does Neutrals For Spring

Photo via: A Love Is Blind

Model-off-duty Sasha Luss proves to us that neutrals are always a good idea no matter what season it is. Her laid-back look with a nude cardigan, cream studded bag, white boyfriend jeans, and slip-on sneakers is a definite win in our book.

Get the look:
+ Saint Laurent Silver Aviator Sunglasses
+ James Perse Open Front Sweater Jacket
+ Alexander Wang Rocco Duffle Bag
+ Vince Mason Relaxed Rolled Jeans
+ Vans Classic Slip-On Sneaker

Must-Have: Open Back Bodysuits

These open back bodysuits are crazy, sexy, cool and a major must-have! They make for easy dressing and can be worn with skirts, pants, and even jeans just like we see here.

Get the look:
+ Nasty Gal Atomic Vegan Leather Jacket
+ Made Out Like a Bandit Bandana
+ Nasty Gal Scouted Open Back Striped Bodysuit
+ Nasty Gal Scouted Open Back Black Bodysuit
+ After Party Vintage Levi's 501 Jeans
+ Ateljé 71 Magnus Box Leather Booties

Hair Inspiration: Polished Low Bun And A V-Back Sweater

Photos via: Camilla Pihl

Another great low bun from Camilla, but this time around it's more polished and worn with a sexy, yet understated v-back sweater. This makes for a perfect match, no?

Get the look:

25 Ways To Wear A Striped Button-Down Shirt

1. Julia Gall // Style.com


2. Atlantic // Pacific


3. Brooklyn Blonde


4. Jesse Kamm // Apiece Apart


5. Rihanna // WhoWhatWear


6. WWD


7. Fashionvibe


8. Louise Roe // Garance Doré


9. Marianna G


10. Sincerely Jules


11. Leandra Medine // Vanessa Jackman


12. Gigi Hadid // Vogue


13. A Love Is Blind


14. This Time Tomorrow


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16. Kat Collings // WhoWhatWear


17. Charlie // A Love Is Blind


18. Elin Kling // Silhouetted Skyline


19. Alexa Chung // Vanessa Jackman


20. The Fashion Sight


21. Death By Elocution


22. Late Afternoon


23. Style Du Monde


24. Death By Elocution


25. The Coveteur

There's nothing like a striped button-down shirt—They're cool, classic, and fit just about any personal style. Love seeing how these 25 stylish women styled their own!