Backless dresses

Backless dresses for every occasion

A backless dress is first and foremost a decision. The decision to let the back do all the talking. At Karma Koma, every style is designed for a woman who knows what she wants — a precise allure, an outfit that resembles no other. Women's fashion has long reduced femininity to the neckline. We chose the back instead. From morning to evening, from the beach to the ceremony, there is a feminine backless dress for every moment in life.

The long backless dress is our signature piece. Fluid, majestic, sublime in motion. In silk for evenings that deserve something precious, in jersey for days that stretch into dinner, in denim for those who wear the backless where no one expects it. It adapts to every silhouette, elongates the line, and turns any entrance into a moment. The long dress with a high neckline that contrasts with the open back — that's exactly the kind of elegant paradox we love.

The short backless dress plays a different tune. More direct, more sun-drenched, more rock. In cotton for the lightness of warm days, in jersey stretch for those who want a second skin that follows every movement. Worn with sandals and nothing else — or with ankle boots to shift the register entirely. The everyday piece that refuses to be ordinary.

Backless evening and ceremony dresses

For the moments that matter, our backless evening dresses embody a controlled sensuality. The plunge back dress in satin catches the light, sculpts the silhouette, and leaves no doubt about the allure of whoever wears it. It's the obvious look for a dinner, an evening out, an event where you want to be noticed — without ever going too far.

For the big "yes" moments and grand occasions, our backless ceremony dresses arrive with quiet confidence. LUNA and KING embody this ceremonial elegance — long, structured, never ostentatious. For your best friend's wedding or a year-end gala, they fuse sophistication with freedom of movement. And for those seeking the lightness of a bohemian chic backless dress, our casual collection offers comfortable alternatives that hold their own against any evening piece.

Backless dress styles: finding your cut

Backless dress styles speak in several vocabularies — and that's precisely what makes this piece inexhaustible. The graphic open back — a precise cutout, no frills, that reveals the arch and stops there. The plunge back dress — vertiginous, unapologetic, for those who don't do things halfway. The crossback straps — softer, more romantic, drawing a subtle geometry across the skin. The open back in black remains the most direct, most chic combination — the one that crosses seasons without ever aging.

Every cut responds to a body, a mood, an occasion. A fitted open back dress in jersey stretch sculpts curves with second-skin precision. An A-line open back dress brings movement and lightness. The short backless dress plays the card of effortlessness — sunny, free, obvious. This interplay between structure and freedom, between what you show and what you keep, is the very essence of our fashion for twenty years.

Backless dress fabrics: what the skin truly feels

The choice of fabric changes everything about wearing a backless dress. Silk glides across the skin, catches the light, reveals the arch with a softness nothing else replicates. Our SWAN and SAILOR silk dresses — luminous, sensual — are made for evenings that deserve something precious. Satin does the same with greater density and presence. Jersey stretch is our everyday fabric — comfortable, soft, infallible, following the body without ever constraining it. Cotton brings the lightness of summer days. Denim brings character. Knit wraps and supports.

Every backless dress fabric has its season, its moment, its mood. Silk for summer evenings. Jersey for days that stretch on. Satin for ceremonies. Cotton for getaways. This attention to materials is at the heart of our approach — a fabric chosen for what it does to the body, not for what it says on a label.

Colours: the art of choosing your shade

Our backless dresses are always solid — a style choice, not a constraint. No patterns competing with the cut. No print drawing attention away from the back. Just colour and form. Black — timeless, direct, irresistible. The black backless dress is our most sought-after style — it works everywhere, at any hour, in any context. The open back in black remains the ultimate permanent trend.

Beyond black, our palette explores shades with real character. Deep cobalt, warm negroni, bold japan red, luminous vanilla. Colours that are part of a selection curated season after season, refreshed with each new collection. No patterns, no excess — just the cut, the fabric, and the back. See all colours available directly in the collection.

FAQ — Choosing your backless dress

How to choose a backless dress?
Start with the occasion and the fabric. For everyday wear, a casual backless dress in jersey or cotton — comfortable, easy to wear, in a neutral shade that goes with everything. For an evening, go for silk or satin. For a ceremony, a fluid long backless ceremony dress is the obvious choice. And to choose between styles — plunge back, straps, graphic open back — trust what you love to reveal. The backless look works for every woman. That's not a selling point. It's a conviction.

How to wear a backless dress with elegance?
Let the back be the star. A backless dress doesn't need to be loaded with accessories to exist. Wear it with flat sandals for a summer look, heels for the evening. In terms of look, avoid layering that covers the open back — that's what makes the outfit. During the day, a jacket draped over the shoulders is enough to dress the piece without smothering it.

How to accessorise a backless dress?
Favour restraint. A delicate back jewellery piece — a fine chain, a light pendant — highlights the opening without overloading it. Fine jewellery at the ears or wrists completes without competing. The perfect accessory is the one you don't notice straight away but that finishes the look. A chain bag, minimal sandals — that's all it takes.

Which backless dress for a wedding?
As a guest, go for a long backless ceremony dress in silk or satin — in neutral or bold tones depending on your personality. LUNA in ultra violet or KING in japan red make an impression without ever upstaging the bride. For a more relaxed countryside ceremony, a long dress in fluid jersey works beautifully — elegant, comfortable, and singular.

To explore all our silhouettes, discover our full women's dress collection. And for other backless pieces — tops, jumpsuits, bodysuits — find our complete backless collection.