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    I'd love to see dresses that feature the back in a really unique/beautiful way!  Could be your own gown or just one you saw online. =) 

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    rplatzer    August 15, 2010   NYC, wedding in CT

    I'll bite. My Jim Hjelm 8810 has a pretty cool back (not a pic of me, just the model):

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    gabrielleelise1981    August 28, 2010   Portland, Maine

    Here's the back of my dress. Sorry for the bad pic (it's the reflection in the mirror, I forget to get a shot of the back lol) but it's a watteau train (which I've having made removable, so I'll wear it for the ceremony, then remove right for the reception). Also, that little piece of the inside bra-strap you can see with be removed - so it's a very low back dress!

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    missfenway    March 2, 2013  

    Omg @rplatzer ! I can't believe I've never seen that Jim Hjelm before.  It's breathtaking.

     
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    baldor1    May 7, 2012   Southern California

    I've been waiting for this thread to take off because I'm curious too. The backs of dresses are not usually a criteria you can enter when searching for dresses online. I know my FI will love it if I got one with a sexy back.

     
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    Treasure43    September 18, 2010  

    Ooooh...loving this thread! Great dresses ladies!

     
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    Gizmo19    October 21, 2011   Las Vegas, NV

    Here's one that I'm this close to buying! it's a Priscilla of Boston.

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    Foolhardy    July 17, 2010   Missouri

    I'm not sure how unique it is, but I LOVE the back of mine.

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    futureMrs.L    September 25, 2010   Palmdale, CA

    The back of my dress is the main reason why I chose it in the first place =)

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    brittanymarie    October 2, 2010   Wisconsin

    Maggie Sottero - Eleanor! This is my dress but I won't be having the one-strap, three string back like in this photo. It looks cool and all, but my ceremony requires sleeves so I'm editing the back to be a keyhole.

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    tarahartman    June 25, 2011   Hamburg, PA

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    this is the back of my dress, i think its pretty cool!!! i love the flowers and the ruffle that goes all the way down the back, and the bustle is ADORABLE I wish i had a picture...

     
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    cakegal    August 14, 2010  

    An interesting back was my one dress requirement!

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    WhiteRoseRed    September 25, 2010   England

    I thought these three had particularly unusual backs. I really do love back detail on things - I think it's a very stylish place to have a "wow" feature. 

     

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    starbright333    June 26, 2010  

    The back of my dress is the reason I fell in love with it

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    mrssireci    April 2011  

    I think I'm going to end up with this WToo dress.

    http://watters.com/product.php?coll=wtoobrides&showid=2562

     
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    pinesey    January 11, 2010   New York

    It's not really that unique, but I LOVE the back of my dress!!

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    JessicaL    November 12, 2010   LA

    @mrssireci: LOVE. so my style!

     
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    jaylii9    September 5, 2010  

    I love the back of my dress!

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    SouthernTulip    October 23, 2010   Georgia

    Hi!  Love this thread!  I love the back of my dress, it's so pretty!  The diamond part in the back is sheer/see-through!

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    SweetAdelineXO    June 5, 2010   NJ

    This is what sold me on my dress.

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    Gerbera    August 7, 2010   NY

    Casablanca B002. I've decided I'm wearing the bow for the ceremony but taking it off for the ceremony

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    egb    January 2010  

    @SweetAdelineXO:I actually saw the back of this dress in the store after I purchased mine and was trying it for my first fitting, and I was sad I never saw it before.
    But, just out of curiosity I went to see it closer, and while the dress is gorgeous, the front was just too "cleavagy" for me, so I was happy with mine again!

     
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    MrsH1010       Chicago, IL

    @starbright333: love love love the back of your dress

     
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    I love the back of my dress. Its so different I think. From far away it looks embellished but up close you can see the patterns of the dress. 

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    mrssireci    April 2011  

    @futureMrs.L: Yours is so my style too! haha. The WToo dress is my most-wanted, but unfortunately its a Fall 2010 so its kinda scarce in stores. Yours is actually on my list if I can't get the WToo! Allure, right? Do you have any pics of you in the dress? I'd love to see a real life bride in it!

     
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    Nickynick    August 7, 2011   Ohio

    The back have diamond buttons love it!!

     

     

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    maureen9004    August 2008  

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    maureen9004    August 2008  

    eeek double post

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    futureMrs.L    September 25, 2010   Palmdale, CA

    @mrssireci....Thank you!  My dress actually just came in and I am supposed to go try it on in the next week or so.....I wanted to lose a couple lbs before I went because my greatest fear has been that it wouldn't fit! I actually had nightmares about it!  lol....  I will definitely send you some pics once I get my behind (which will hopefully be a few lbs lighter) down there to try it on.  Super excited but a lil fearful as well...... =)

     
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    MsInterpret    March 19, 2011   lesbian couple, married in Iowa, live in san antonio TX

    this is the dress i want...

     

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    These are some I liked (pardon my lace fixation!)

     

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    The back of my dress! I absolutely loved the fact that it had a surprise back.

     
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    FutureMrsSpinewiz    October 2, 2010   NY

    Here's mine (on the dress model); an interesting back was also a big selling point for me. Not only will the guests be seeing a lot of it, but my back is one of the few areas of my body I don't have qualms about revealing!

    (I do think I'll do a quick application (or two) of sunless tanner before the wedding, though, just so I don't blind anyone with my whiteness!)

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    dude!  i'm loving all these responses - SO helpful.  And all your gowns are TO DIE FOR. 

    @everyone: Has anyone seen a HIGH NECK halter front, with a LOW back? 

    @FutureMrsSpinewiz - that is EXACTLY the kind of back I am looking for, but I really want a high-neck halter in the front!  I LOVE that back!

    @SweetAdeline and @MstoMrs - who designed your dresses?

    @WhiteRoseRed - that third dress is the bomb!

    =m

     

     

     
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    ps here's one i found =)  i like that it's high-neck/low-back. =)

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    sailor    May 2010  

    @ labbit

    Yours is stunning!  I love Claire Pettibone.  Too bad I totally could not pull off her look (they looked like nightgowns on me).

     
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    mrssireci    April 2011  

    Here's the pic instead of just a link:

     

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    rileybaby    August 21, 2010  

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    I love the back of my dress, it's the best part :)

     
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    reneeheartssam    January 15, 2011   New Zealand

    @rileybaby I love yours!

     
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    Silveramos    August 21, 2010   Columbus

    Here is mine:

     

     

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    prettylady    8/7/10   NC

    Wow, great choices everyone! Love this post! I believe the back is so important because its seen the most.Wink

     

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