Gone are the days when your clothing was all you could see on the front. Now there is just as much craze for back detailing as the front. Necklines have been an important part of the outfit especially in Indian dresses as half the detailing of the dress is done on the neck. With new trends being introduced every day, there is a certain liking towards creative back designs seen by many women out there. Which is why many new avant-garde back designs are introduced by dressmakers. We have brought you some of these innovative back styles that you must try this year to stand out of the crowd.


Peep Hole

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Seen mostly in salwar kameez, this design features a cut out pattern on the back. You can experiment in many ways: from embroidered detailing around the cut out to keeping the back see through in translucent fabrics like net and chiffon, the options are numerous.


Heavy Yoke

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You surely have seen heavily embroidered front yoke, this time switch to heavy back! Be it embroidery, stone work, kundan or zari, you have various ways to keep it stylish. This style works best with minimalistic sarees that can enhance the blouse’s detailing by bringing all the attention to the embellishments. Low-key bordered shaded sarees are an excellent pick.


Embellished Sheer Fabric

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If you are one who likes to keep it creatively see through, then this design is for you. The matching sheer fabric creates a stylish illusion while the embroidery makes it all the more appealing. You can make it more creative by using stone and sequins instead of embroidery. However, make sure that it goes well with the rest of your outfit.


Knotted Back

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Mostly seen in saree blouse and lehenga cholis, this one is surely a winner. The knotted cords are however for a functional reason. In deep backs, these cords keep the shoulder from falling off while giving off a stylish appeal. Adorned with gorgeous tassels and latkans, this design looks traditionally stunning.


Tear Drop Cut Out

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Tear drop cut outs have been famous for a while now. This features a cut out at the back in shape of a tear drop which shows just enough skin to make it glamorous without revealing too much. You can make it more appealing by keeping the whole see through in sheer fabric and absent of much detailing. Or keep it minimalistic by just enough embroidery.


Wide Abstract Cut Outs

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While we are talking about cut outs, why not make it glamorously revealing? Best suited in heavy embroidered salwar suits, this deep abstract cut out style brings all the attention to your back. A full fledged anarkali salwa rkameez with this back could look utterly astonishing without any effort at all.


Sheer and Sequins

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There has been enough talk about sheer fabrics. You know what would make it the most glamorous? Sequins! Lots of sequins! Experiment all you want. Keep it minimal or go berserk, there is nothing that won’t go with sequins. A fully sheer net back in sequined detailing will look all sorts of ravishing.


Floral Embroidery

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If you love the panache of Indian embroidery, then you should definitely go for back designs with floral embroidery. Keep it see through, covered or cut out, there is absolutely no way that this could not work with. A voluminous abaya or anarkali with all over floral embroidery could be your statement making outfit for your next event.


Backless

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If you are one who is not shy of showing skin then backless designs could be your look. Best suited in salwar kameez, embroidered outlines look gorgeous in these patterns. From straight cut to flared styles, backless can go well with almost everything.


Half-Embroidered

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A stylish rendition of the embroidered back, this one features half embroidery on one side that brings attention to the minimalistic detailing. Select styles with sleeves in matching embroidery so that flow is not broken and the work does not look out of place.


Illusion Neck

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Illusion necks have been ruling for the past few years and all for good reasons. These are designed in a way that gives the illusion of a strapless yoke while there is actually a sheer fabric covering the top usually in nude fabric. You can give it your own kick with high neck detail which is really popular these days. Go creative, get a collar style neck or turtle neck that looks funky and stylish. This design can work well in any style, be it salwar kameez, saree blouse or lehenga choli.


Inverted Cut Out with Knot

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Another revealing design, this one features a complete cut out on the back supported with a knot at the bottom. With little embroidery or other embellishments, this back style can create ripples wherever you go. Make sure to choose a sturdy fabric like velvet, brocade or silk that can take the pressure of the knot.


Off Shoulder

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Past year saw many shoulder detailing like cold shoulder and half shoulders. This year it’s going to be about off shoulder necklines that bring a beguiling appeal to your ethnic wear styles. An off shoulder choli with a fully embroidered lehenga can be the look for your reception. Pair it up with a heavy statement choker set that shows off your shoulders and you will be surprised by the sheer glamour of the look.


Deep V Neck

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This one is a great pick for those looking for a revealing yet appropriate design. A deep V will not only show off enough skin but also bring attention to the outfit. Heavy embroidered full length sleeves go exceptionally well with this back design.

Did you like our take on the coming back trends? Want to add something of your own? Let us know in the comments section below.