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Strappy Tank

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A backless, strappy tank should be your new summer staple – especially paired with an eye-catching mini backpack. 

 

Strappy Tank

FarFetch

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Backless Shirt ($823), at farfetch.com.

 

White Summer Dress

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Feel the summer breeze in a fresh white eyelet dress… and make it your own with bold accessories. 

White Summer Dress

Anthropologie

Fallon Dress ($490 USD), at anthropologie.com. 

 

Loose Blouse

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An effortless, loose blouse pairs perfectly with your favourite jeans. 

Loose Blouse

​​​​​​​Aritzia

Wilfred Chatoyer T-Shirt ($37.50), at aritzia.com. 

 

New Shirting

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The basic white button down has been reinvented in every way possible this year, but a backless version is our choice this season.

New Shirting

My Theresa

Each x Other Backless Blouse ($182.97), at mytheresa.com.

 

Black Cocktail Dress

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Your go-to LBD should be anything but boring. An open back is the perfect daring detail. 

Black Cocktail Dress

Topshop

Mesh Midi Dress by Rare ($58.67), at topshop.com. 

 

Knit Sweater

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Those days when it’s too warm for a jacket but just too chilly for a tee call for an open backed knit.
 

Knit Sweater

​​​​​​​BCBG

Charlene Open-Back Sweater ($117), at bcbg.com.

 

Maxi Dress

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An open back keeps a dark-hued outfit from feeling too heavy.

Maxi Dress

​​​​​​​Totokaelo

Marni Deep Blue Dress ($716 USD), at totokaelo.com.

 

Sweatshirt

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Upgrade your sweatshirt collection with a cross-backed version.

Sweatshirt

Revolve

Pam & Gela Open Back Sweatshirt ($192.42), at revolve.com.