The backless dress at Walk in Wardrobe

Stunning celebrity backless dress, available at the boutique in Royal Blue.

The most popular look at The Oscars 2013 was definitely the backless dress.  Top celebrities such as Renee Zellweger wowed the crowds with a subtle, elegant-yet-sexy flash of skin, bringing the backless to the forefront of style.  The backless dress is a perfect prom dress, party dress, black tie event dress, and of course, the perfect red carpet dress.  Walk in Wardrobe are thrilled to be able to bring back one of our bestselling backless dresses, giving you the chance to get that red carpet look for yes, you’ve guessed it, a fraction of the cost!

Our customers who have been looking for backless dresses have many questions with regards to underwear, accessories, etc.  We would like to share some of our tips with you to ensure that you can bring the sexy back when wearing your glamorous backless dress.

Accessories to go with a backless dress.

With a statement dress like a backless dress, you don’t need to many accessories as the dress will do most of the talking for you!  Opt for a sparkly hair tiara or hair band, some simple dangly earrings and a nice glitzy bangle to offset the look.  As many backless dresses do not have a plunging neckline, you can also wear a necklace in reverse with a single long dangle and a bit of sparkle so it trails elegantly down your back.

How should I wear my hair with a backless dress?

I am a firm believer that if you are wearing a backless dress you should be showing off your back!  If you want to show off your back fully, wear your hair totally up in a tight bun for a high end, elegant look, or in a messy bun with a few bits of hair trailing down at the front for a sassy, flirty and fun look.  If you really like having your hair down, wear your hair in a half up, half down style, so you can still have your back on show, but have a trickle of gorgeous locks going down your back.  Another favourite of mine if you want to show off your back fully but want to have your whole head of hair down is to have your hair swept over one shoulder and coming down the front of your dress.  I particularly love this look if you have your hair cascading down your shoulder in big, glamorous waves.

The million dollar question:  What bra can I wear with a backless dress?

 You have to be ever so careful when selecting what underwear to wear with your backless dress.  Seeing your usual bra band across your exposed back or wearing a bra with a plastic band is a big no-no.  But fear not!  You still have several options from here:

1. If you are small busted you can go completely bra-less with a backless dress.  If you are feeling a little exposed, you can carefully apply some adhesive dress tape which is specifically designed to stick to skin and fabric to make you feel a bit more secure.  If you are going bra-less, try to avoid the Anne Hathaway ‘nipple issue’ she had at the Academy Awards by applying plasters, or, if you want a less painful option on removal, you can purchase some silicone gel petals to go over the relevant areas!
2. If you have a medium sized bust you can opt for an adhesive bra which sticks to your bust.
3. If you are a busty lady and/or want or need a bit more support, go for a fabulous multiway bra which has a band which will wrap around your tummy with the band sitting low enough so it doesn’t peep over the back of your dress.  Another option is to try Maidenform’s truly revolutionary strapless and backless bra, specifically designed to give you support whilst giving you the ability to wear your backless dress with confidence.