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Surprise, Surprise: 11 Dresses With Cutout Backs (Slideshow)

Show some skin in these sexy summer frocks.

A belted lace-back dress by Charlotte Russe and an ombré maxi dress by Cassandra.

On steamy summer days in Washington, we’ll take a breeze whenever we can get one. Lucky for us, designers really got creative with shapes and straps this season, meaning stores are full of pieces offering a little extra relief in the form of cutouts and strategically placed slits. Here’re 11 dresses that will let your back do all of the talking. 

Meg Biram writes about interiors, art, and fashion on her blog, Mimi + Meg.