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SUMMER DRESSING Back It Up

Show me an open-back dress — especially in a bright solid hue — and I just can’t help myself. Loving all the easy breezy options for summer, for a warm night out on the town or a day strolling around town. Loose fitting and showing just enough skin is my preference, but there’s an abundance of cuts and colors for every excuse and occasion…

1 / 2 / 3 (also in black) / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 (also in yellow & coral) / 11 / 12

I just realized I have one in blush, orange, pink, green and black!  I need a blue to round it out, right?

Erika Brechtel

Erika's passion for guiding women to "Style Your Biz, Your Home, Your Self, Your Life" led her create 'The E List' (formerly the Small Shop blog) in 2010. Since, she's expanded globally into speaking, mentoring, course offerings, angel investing, and social entrepreneurship through the Élanoura Collective for women founders.

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  1. Jenny says

    May 16, 2013 at 7:07 am

    Love these too! I have a maxi like this and it always makes me feel a little sexy when I wear it. I want that black one!

  2. molly says

    May 16, 2013 at 8:19 am

    that romper is adorbs!!! :-)

  3. Chelsea says

    May 16, 2013 at 8:54 am

    These are beautiful. I would love to see one styled with a simple backwards slung necklace. xo

  4. Miranda {onestylishdayatatime} says

    May 16, 2013 at 9:05 am

    I love dresses with fun backs, I do, but I never buy them because I just can’t go without a bra and those front only sticky bras just don’t do it for me. So instead ill just keep drooling over all your picks above!

    • Erika Brechtel says

      May 16, 2013 at 9:46 am

      That is such a good point that I do forget about! Thank you for reminding me! xo

  5. Roxy says

    May 16, 2013 at 9:42 am

    need them ALL!

  6. Albertina says

    May 16, 2013 at 11:22 am

    Love them all!! Sexy and elegant :)

  7. tobe | because it's awesome says

    May 16, 2013 at 11:31 am

    such an amazing look for you! me, not so much. all gorgeous options nonetheless.

  8. Bettina says

    May 16, 2013 at 11:38 am

    That’s one thing I like about not having a super large bosom. Wearing super fun backless dresses :) Especially loving #1, it looks like it’s perfectly loose and flowy.

  9. FripperyVintage says

    May 16, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    Very cute and so easy to wear.

  10. Alexa says

    May 16, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    Ah shoot Erika…you always find the cutest styles. I love number 2 and 11 the best! :)

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