Sexy summer trend 2025: back chains

Sexy summer trend 2025: back chains

The temperatures are slowly rising. With them, clothes are coming off. Light summer clothes make way for exciting jewelry styles. This year's must-have eye-catcher: the back chain!

Left: The "Signature" necklace by Binder Jewellery worn as a back necklace. © Binder Jewellery

The stars show us how

There's an old saying that people like to throw around casually and jokingly: "A beautiful back can also be delightful." But there may be much more truth in this than one might initially think.

Anyone who has carefully watched the red carpet at this year's Oscars or the Venice International Film Festival last year will have already noticed: the focus when it comes to jewelry was often far less on the décolleté and more on the back. 

Actress Michelle Yeah wore her Boucheron diamond necklace on her back. Anya Taylor-Joy did the same, and a stunning diamond necklace sparkled between Margaret Qualley's shoulder blades. Taylor Russell dazzled with a Tiffany & Co. necklace—also on her back. Is this a new trend emerging? Hopefully, because the look is quite sexy—and perfect for summer, when there are more opportunities to wear backless dresses and tops.

How the back chain style works

The beauty of this trend is that you don't necessarily need a necklace designed for the back. Those do exist, of course, and red carpet stars are often seen sporting necklaces designed specifically for the back, but in reality, it's just another way to wear a long Y-necklace. So, if you have one of these at home, you can try the style out for yourself.

Of course, it also works with other necklaces that make for a pretty look when you turn your back on someone. It's a wonderful opportunity to showcase different and new sides of femininity. This piece of jewelry, which deliberately draws the eye away from the décolleté, is a fashionable understatement that creates an elegant aura. The trick behind it, by the way, is that a long Y-necklace creates a vertical line that elongates the wearer, making them appear taller and slimmer. Few of us would say no to that.

Back chains for the modern bride

The back necklace trend is also a perfect fit for the wedding season. Today's modern brides always forgo a veil. This clears the stage—and, of course, their backs—for new jewelry styles. Pearls remain a favorite accessory for many brides because they exude elegance, timelessness, and femininity. The pearly back necklace style can consist of a classic strand, a Y-chain with pearls dangling like dewdrops, or even a single pearl as a special eye-catcher. There's a design to suit every taste. 

Even more style ideas

For those who've discovered the back chain trend, the sky's the limit. As already mentioned, it doesn't even need a specially designed back chain – virtually any type of chain – whether delicate or chunky, with or without a pendant – is suitable for wearing on the back. If you like, you can even layer several chains on top of each other to create a cool layered look.

Strictly speaking, the outfit doesn't even have to be backless. Shorter necklaces are suitable for a rounded back on a standard T-shirt—and even a turtleneck and the matching necklace will create a look. 

Conclusion: Who would have thought it, but the following sentence can be seen with a completely different meaning: Let's go! It's time to turn our backs on this cool trend!