Clothing: Skims Contour Backless Dress with Leather Harness

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Contour Slip Dress w/ Plunging Back & Leather Concert Harness Type: Clothing / Structural Wear Tags: bodycon, plunging-back, leather-harness, architectural, concertwear Base Garment: A full-length, minimalist slip dress with a narrow column silhouette and a dramatically plunging back line. The back neckline descends cleanly from between the shoulder blades down to the top of the tailbone, stopping just above the sacrum. The plunge is smooth and uninterrupted—no ties, no drape—cut to read deliberate rather than delicate. Front remains restrained: a soft square neckline with thin straps, balancing the exposed back with composure. Fabric is high-recovery stretch knit, matte or satin-matte, designed to cling without sagging despite the open back. Hem falls to ankle length with no slit, maintaining vertical severity. External Leather Concert Harness: A leather-forward external harness worn over the dress, designed as both structural support and visual statement, drawing from concert and stagewear rather than lingerie. Primary Material: Full-grain or bonded leather, matte or lightly burnished. Thickness is substantial enough to hold shape while remaining flexible. Hardware is exposed and intentional: brushed steel, gunmetal, or blackened chrome. Chest & Under-Bust Frame: A leather band sits beneath the bust, providing lift and anchoring the harness. This band is segmented with metal rings or low-profile buckles, reading as architectural rather than ornamental. Shoulder Straps: Leather straps run over the shoulders, visually framing the plunge in the back. They connect to the under-bust band via metal O-rings or riveted joints, distributing load and preventing neckline drift. Plunging Back Spine Structure: A single central leather spine strap runs down the exposed back, following the plunge line and terminating at the top of the tailbone. This strap is the visual focal point—clean, vertical, and unapologetic. Optional hardware accents along the spine (flat rings, spine plates, or segmented rivets) can be toggled on for stage-forward styling. Waist / High-Hip Anchor: A secondary leather band wraps the waist or high hip, anchoring the spine strap and stabilizing the dress. This band may include adjustable buckles for fit tuning and visual weight. Hardware & Adjustability: All load-bearing points are reinforced with rivets or stitched leather tabs. Buckles allow micro-adjustment without breaking the silhouette. No dangling straps; everything terminates cleanly. Movement & Wear: Designed for standing, walking, and performance environments. The harness stabilizes posture and garment placement while allowing fluid hip and shoulder movement. The plunging back remains secure due to the spine strap acting as both anchor and visual spine. Tone & Intent: Commanding, architectural, stage-ready. Soft fabric contrasted by hard structure. The back exposure is confident rather than vulnerable—the harness makes it feel armored.