Vikki Dougan walking through the streets of Hollywood in a backless black dress, the outfit was considered to be 'daring' and 'scandalous' at the time. photographs by Ralph Crane & published AERE Low Back Linen Maxi Dress AirRobe Moira Hughes Wedding Dress Brings Back Old Hollywood Vintage Old Hollywood Dimonte Black Satin Fishtail Gown Backless Halter From 1934, Dolly Tree designed a fabulous backless gown for Myrna Loy. It is especially striking with the long gloves and hat.