Example Sentences

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Backless and heel-less pointed leather “stilettos” were one of many fashion forward moments in a collection that gained power from not trying too hard.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 2, 2023

Backless garments first emerged in the 1930s, as a way to show off a summer tan, a mildly exhibitionist goal for women who’d invested in the decade’s newly revealing swimsuits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 21, 2016

"If my memory serves me well I think you will find a West Brom scarf on the cover of Backless by Eric Clapton," says Eamon Byrne.

From The Guardian • Jul. 5, 2011

Backless vests in leopard-embossed jacquard fastened around the neck and across the back with stud-encrusted straps in black leather.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 3, 2010

Backless benches were on both sides of every table.

From Lords of the North by Laut, Agnes C. (Agnes Christina)