33 Beautiful Backless Designs

From Seductive Retro One-Pieces to Back-Revealing Cardigans

— January 30, 2012 — Fashion
While traditionally, there have been two ways for ladies to show some skin, cleavage or legs, the fashion world has been taken by storm by a third, more unconventional way: through the use of backless designs.

From gorgeous and extravagant evening gowns on the red carpet, like the now infamous navy blue backless dress by designer Guy Laroche that Hilary Swank wore to the Academy Awards back in 2005 when she accepted her Best Actress Oscar, to do-it-yourself blouses with pretty shapes cut into the back, these backless designs are nothing short of stunning.

The best way to show off your back is by keeping the rest of yourself covered up, which is why long-sleeved, backless evening gowns are such a hit. These backless designs will get you inspired to bare your back.
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Luscious Big-Haired Shoots
Luscious Big-Haired Shoots
The Vogue Japan December 2011 Editorial is Full of Vivid Colors
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Bejeweled Pop Star Perfume
Bejeweled Pop Star Perfume
The Britney Spears Radiance Bottle and Ad Feature a Glamorous Starlet
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Seductive Retro One-Pieces
Seductive Retro One-Pieces
The Rihanna White Backless Jumpsuit Channels a Chic 70s Look
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Sexy Animal-Wear
Sexy Animal-Wear
Elise Overland's Spring 2010 Leather Laden Line
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Circus Wanderer Ads
Circus Wanderer Ads
This Britney Spears Radiance Commercial Wants you to Choose Own Destiny
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Supreme Fashion
Supreme Fashion
Nicole Richie's Red Carpet Gown Channels Diva Diana Ross
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Dreamy Backless Dresses
Dreamy Backless Dresses
The Lab Fall 2011 Issue Shows Subtle Feminine Portraits
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Seashell Shirts
Seashell Shirts
Daniel Widrig's Crystallization is a Backless Ocean-Inspired Shirt
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Back-Revealing Cardigans
Back-Revealing Cardigans
These Ksubi Black Braided Sweaters are a Breath of Fresh Air
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Murky Shadowed Editorials
Murky Shadowed Editorials
The ‘Swamp' Series by Javier Carmona is Pale and Gloomy
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Couture Skateboarding Shoots
Couture Skateboarding Shoots
The 'Life is Short. Eat Dessert First' Shoot by Lina Tesch
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Backless Beaded Gowns
Backless Beaded Gowns
Actress Amber Heard Graces French Revue de Modes April 2010
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Greco-Roman Couture
Greco-Roman Couture
Kate Moss Rocks Grecian Minidress at Costume Institute Gala
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Studded Leather Party Pieces (UPDATE)
Studded Leather Party Pieces (UPDATE)
The Versace for H&M Women's Line is Finally Revealed
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Tattoo-Bearing Gowns
Tattoo-Bearing Gowns
Angelina Jolie Shows Off Her Fit Body at the 'Salt' Japan Premiere
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Backless Midnight Blue Gowns
Backless Midnight Blue Gowns
This Shimmering Fergie SAG Awards 2010 Dress Takes the Night
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Backless Hoodies
Backless Hoodies
Tokidoki Record Bling S/S Hoody
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Fighting Supermodels
Fighting Supermodels
Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista Do Battle for Dsquared2
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Intense Hair-Munching Shoots
Intense Hair-Munching Shoots
The Misse by Niklas Hoejlund Images are a Trip to the Past
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Oscar Red
Oscar Red
2008 Acadamy Award Fashion
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Personalized Shredded Threads
Personalized Shredded Threads
Miley Cyrus Sports Ripped Wear in LA
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Backless Dresses
Backless Dresses
Ciara Rocks the Costume Institute Gala in Two-Tone Number
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Glamorous Golden Fashion
Glamorous Golden Fashion
Anja Rubik Shimmers in Numero 94
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White-Hot Beach Shoots
White-Hot Beach Shoots
Vogue Mexico May 2010 Shows Off Sand, Sun & Fashion
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DIY Heart Blouses
DIY Heart Blouses
Hannaliis Ruuven's Self-Made Rose-Colored Top is Lovely
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Boho-Chic Celebrity Brands
Boho-Chic Celebrity Brands
The Winter Kate Spring 2012 Collection is Relaxed and California-Cool
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Evocative Cinematic Captures
Evocative Cinematic Captures
The Vogue Espana January 2012 Issue Drives Back to the 20s
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Backless Dress Bra
Backless Dress Bra
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Backless Dresses
Backless Dresses
Christina Ricci Shows Off Tattoos in Versace
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Naughty Knitted Shoots
Naughty Knitted Shoots
The Arizona Muse Vogue Spain Spread Makes Comfy Crochet Wear Look Hot
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Playful Poolside Lookbooks
Playful Poolside Lookbooks
The Zimmermann Swim SS12 Collection Offers Flirty & Feminine Styles
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