Backless Spaghetti Strap Mini Dress

Backless is a commitment, and this dress makes it easy to keep. The straps are thin, the back is open, and a crisscross tie holds the whole thing together while letting you set the tension exactly where it feels right. It is very short and very simple, and it belongs to the part of summer where the evening is warm enough that you stop thinking about layers altogether.

The fabric is 95% polyester and 5% spandex, which gives a slight stretch, and the body is not lined. Crisscross and tied are the two features listed, and together they are what make the open back work without hardware digging in anywhere. Khaki is the only colour and it is a smarter pick than it sounds. It is warm rather than drab, it flatters tanned skin, and it behaves like a neutral, which means the dress can be dressed up or knocked back depending entirely on what you put with it.

Sizes run S, M and L. Length measures 26 inches on a size S, 26.4 inches on an M and 26.8 inches on an L, so it is genuinely short across the whole range. The waist runs 26 inches, 27.6 inches and 29.1 inches respectively. A backless cut means a normal bra is not an option, so plan for that before the night rather than during it. Style it simply, since the back is already the feature. Flat sandals and bare legs in the daytime, a heeled mule and gold jewellery once the sun goes down. A tan or caramel bag sits beautifully next to khaki, and a denim jacket over the shoulders is the obvious answer when the temperature finally drops.

Why you will love it

• Material composition: 95% polyester, 5% spandex
• Stretch: Slightly stretchy
• Body: Not lined
• Features: Crisscross, Tied
• Open back with a crisscross tie you can adjust
• Spaghetti straps with a short mini length
• Sizes S, M and L in khaki

Care

• Machine wash cold.
• Tumble dry low.