28 Gorgeous Dresses And Tops That'll Show Off Your Back
You're going to start walking into buildings backwards.
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1. A flowy dream for a woodland fairy queen look.
2. A lacy bodysuit everyone will be ~bowing~ down to.
Get it from Boohoo for $20 (available in sizes 2–10 and four colors).
3. A halter A-line that will have you frolicking in fields in no time.
Promising review: "This is a very sexy and playful dress. Made of lightweight and flowing material, it is a must-have for your summer wardrobe. I love the multiple adjustment strings. My fiancé loves how comfortable and cool this dress is. It is long enough to not wear anything underneath, but short enough to still be cool, playful, and flirty. With the right accessories and heels or sandals, you will definitely turn heads everywhere that you go." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and eight colors).
4. A frilly dress even "no-frills"-type people will make an exception for.
Get it from Boohoo for $22 (available in sizes 4–12 and three colors).
5. A floral maxi you're going to love the ~cut~ of.
Get it from Dresslily for $28.27 (available in sizes XL–4XL).
6. An elegant gown so you can make just as dramatic of an exit as your entrance.
Promising review: "I was looking for a cheap but cute dress for a formal event I'm going to at the beach. I got this and LOVED it. The slit hits right where it does in the picture, and same with the top. Overall, it's 100% worth the money and could even make a potato look sexy! I can't wait to wear it out!" —Emily Swade
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in sizes 0–10 and seven colors).
7. A simple spaghetti-strap dress with a low back at an even lower price.
8. A bodysuit with lace applique you can wear with a skirt for a dramatic formal ensemble, or with jeans for an edgy everyday look.
I have this bodysuit and while I've never found an opportunity to wear it, it's really pretty in person!
Promising review: "Wow. Very impressed with this bodysuit! It's so beautiful. I paired it with a formal, floor length skirt and received so many compliments! Best $15 I've ever spent!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in sizes XS–L and six colors).
9. A backless chainmail-style tank for looking like a knight to remember.
Get it from Forever 21 for $61.20 (available in two colors).
10. A sporty tee with a window in the back to help your skin breathe no matter how out of breath you are after your workout.
Get it from Free People for $29.95 (available in sizes XS–L).
11. A boho maxi for people who say the Southwest is their favorite region.
Did I just sound totally lame? No, I sounded good.
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in sizes 0X–3X and 15 colors).
12. A leopard print number we know you've been on the prowl for.
13. A striped fit and flare sure to be the cutest thing in your closet.
Get it from Nordstrom for $94.80 (available in sizes 2–20 and two colors).
14. A tiny, slit back crop top covered in sequins, because if you're going to make a statement, you're going to do it right.
15. A black cocktail dress with some great lace detailing.
Get it from Dresslily for $23.87 (available in sizes L–5X).
16. A strappy bodycon that's about to become your new go-to LBD.
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $59 (available in sizes XS–XL and three colors).
17. A crop-top with a criss-cross back that will leave you tongue-tied.
Promising review: "Amazing quality! The material is stretchy so it fits comfortably. It has a deeper V neckline than expected but it’s okay. I got a white one as well! Their clothing is better than expected!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $12.59+ (available in sizes S–XL and five colors).
18. A tie-back dress that will be the cherry on top of the perfect wardrobe.
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $59 (available in sizes XS–XL).
19. A peachy cutie-pie with a cut-out back for a sweet look at your next summer wedding.
Get it from Asos for $92 (available in sizes 12–28).
20. A gingham pinafore engineered just for making you look like the cutest picnic blanket of all time.
Get it from Asos for $32 (available in sizes 0–14).
21. A work-out top you can tie or let hang loose, so you can show off your cute sports bra, if you wear one.
They come as tees or tanks.
Promising review: "Super, super cute workout top! I got the combo deal of the pink and white tanks and love them! Very great when you want to wear a top to cover up your front but open enough to allow air to cool you down during a workout! Can be worn straight down but I prefer to tie it! Very comfortable, soft and stretchy!" —Dena H
Get it from Amazon for $9.79+ (available in sizes S–XL and 12 styles).
22. A bodycon with a double-tie front and a low back so every angle can be your best angle.
Get it from Asos for $35 (available in sizes 0–14).
23. A striped top with a tie-back perfect for wearing to your next yacht party (we're all invited, right?).
Get it from Asos for $31.50 (available in sizes 2–10).
24. A turtleneck tank top that seems to be missing its shell.
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $14.99 (available in sizes XS–XL and two colors).
25. A tropical maxi perfect for showing off your tan OR revealing your super cute strappy swimsuit.
Get it from Forever 21 for $42 (available in sizes 1X–3X).
26. A fun mini dress that would pair well with a martini.
Promising review: "This is a really high quality dress. I was surprised. I did think it ran a little small, or a better description would be that it rode up a little, because I did keep having to pull it down for it to rest on my waist like pictured and show my tattoo. But I still love this dress." —AK
Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (available in sizes S–L).
27. A floral halter maxi for people who would rather show off their back than their ~stems~.
Promising review: "IN LOVE. My best Amazon purchase ever. It fits great and is super comfortable. The dress is light and airy, and it looks way more expensive than it actually is. The embroidered flower design is really nice quality." —Sandra Gonzalez
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and five colors).
28. And a circus tent-like maxi dress you should stop clowning around about and just get!
Some reviewers mention this dress is sheer, so consider it as a cover-up!
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in sizes S–3XL).
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