Showing some unexpected skin continues to be one of the top trends everywhere from the runways to the Web. With backless dresses being all the rage, we’re eager to incorporate this look into our own summer style (plus, we’ll be rightfully cool in this relentless heat).
You can the look to keep it professional, then show a little skin for an after-work party. Feeling like some risky business? Go completely backless with a plunging scoop detail. Alternatively, geometric shape cut-outs highlighting some of your best assets (if you catch our drift) can go a long way for a first date.
Here, we’ve rounded up 20 truly unique, head-turning picks.



























The Minkpink dress has to be my favorite. The back is super unexpected.