Those last look over the shoulder, the slight curving of the lips and the absolute confidence that the person you are saying goodbye to will never forget you. It is a gesture that can make men falter in their steps or bang in to the nearest pillar, a look that is rendered more effective by a deep, plunging neckline….on the back.

This is a subtle statement of oomph that can be worn by every woman, regardless of her body type. All you need to do is tweak the essential idea-go from a corset top that leaves your back encased in zigzag ties, to a sharp V or a more gradual U that stops right above your bra strap , t a neckline that cowls gracefully and hovers near the small of your back. Backless fashion is not for the obvious. This is not the in-your-face sexiness of low cut thighs. This is about discreet sensuality…of the curved silhouette of the upper torso slimming into your waist. Once you understand its power, choosing the right backless outfit is a snap.

When you are busty, you need to have a good bra, so the back doesn’t plunge below your bra strap. But the skinny cam really play around with this style-they can go for the more fitted variety that shows off their toned body.

Bra brouhaha
To avoid disasters like that, the best option is to just go for stick-on bras. Essentially these bras are like suction caps that give support without any help from bulky or even stringy straps. Women with A to D cups can comfortably wear this kind of bra.With larger cup sizes, the engineering goes a little wonky. If you have an even larger size, you go for the backless bra where the back strap is really low-mush lower than a conventional bra, almost near the waist. So you can still wear tops that have really low backs without revealing anything. Ideally, stay away from the age-old plastic straps. They can be a tacky finish to a beautiful outfit.

Then and now
While backless outfits do create an illusion of length, women with short torso should avoid this style. But women with longer torsos should flaunt this style every chance they get.