backfastened

Backfastened is a term used to describe clothing, accessories, or other items in which the primary closure or securing mechanism is located on the rear side. It is used to distinguish garments or devices that must be fastened from behind rather than from the front.

In fashion, backfastened garments include many dresses, gowns, corsets, and some outerwear, where zippers, laces, hooks and eyes, buttons, buckles, or ties are positioned along the back seam, neckline, or bodice to secure the garment.

Common back closures include back zippers, corset-style lacing, hook-and-eye tapes, concealed buttons, and waist ties. The choice of back closure affects the front appearance, fit control, and how easy the item is to put on or remove.

Backfastening can provide a clean front silhouette and can offer structural support or shaping, but it can also complicate self-dressing and require assistance or special fasteners.

Historically, many garments used back lacing and hooks, particularly corsets and formal gowns. In contemporary fashion, designers may adopt back closures for aesthetic reasons or to achieve a particular fit, while some garments use partial front access or concealed side closures to balance look and practicality.