BABY GOT BACK LESS!
A runway and red carpet favourite, this sassy trend is having a moment this season
With the high front neck being the trend in the market, people are more open to deep and plunging backs – DEEPTA RAGHUNATH, DESIGNER
says, “Backless dresses are coming back in a big way. With the high front neck being the trend in the The backless trend gives market, people are more open to your dress that twist, no one deep and plunging backs. Women saw coming! It’s sultry, are a lot more confident to bold and an absolutely carry them off rather classy trend to adhere to. than plunging neck There is nothing like it lines. It is important when it comes to that you never combine dressing up for night a deep back outs in the city and with a deep neckline. this one is always a Balance it winner on the red out with a high carpet too. neck and a lower Fashionistas like back.” Deepika Padukone, The most vital Priyanka Chopra thing to keep in and Alia Bhatt mind when donning have brought their a dress that is A game to events backless is the innerwear when they sported the that accompanies it, likes of this trend. as it turns out there is nothing The backless dress or worse than a strap peeking to gown is a timeless classic. ruin your look. Perfecting this look That being said, it takes a comes with paying attention to the certain level of skin that you bare and having the panache to pull it right bra. Soniya Thiyam, a designer, off. Deepta recommends customising the outfit Raghunath, a with pads, if getting the right bra is Bengaluru difficult. “When you wear the right based lingerie, you are going to look good. designer Wear it with confidence and remember to keep your back straight,” she says. The trend has trickled down into the ethnic sphere as well, with backless blouses being very popular now with young women, as designer Mayank Modi says, “Backless blouses with a saree is very elegant, for certain occasions. It gives you a different feel altogether. Have a well-fitted blouse, especially on the shoulder with clips holding it in place is important, since the backless blouse is intended to be very short. As far as the back is concerned a pretty transparent lace or a tie up makes it look nice. ”
Letting your body do the talking for you is the whole point of the backless dress. Minimal accessorising with long dangly earrings and styling your hair with the right shoes is the perfect way to complete your look, as Deepta adds, “Deep backs go very well with hair up dos or messy buns. If you have short hair it is better to keep it messy as it complements the deep back well.”