Open-shoulder dresses are all the rage for Fall 2009, darlings!Runway coverage via style.com except where noted.
Alexander Wang, via nymag.com
Behnaz Sarafpour
Charlotte Ronson, via nymag.com
Christopher Kane
Donna Karan
Elie Saab, via nymag.com
Halston
Hervé Léger
Issa
Jonathan Saunders
Detail via nymag.com
Julien Macdonald
Lela Rose; this and next via nymag.com
Louise Goldin
Marc Jacobs
Michael Kors
Reem Acra, via nymag.com
Jil Sander
Richard Chai
Richard Chai, via nymag.com
Stephen Burrows
Albino
Versace
Vera Wang Lavender Label
Black Halo one sleeve dress; this and next at shopbop.com.
Foley + Corrina slouchy jersey dress
Ted Baker beaded top, on sale at asos.com.
Temperley London Equinox silk jersey top, at net-a-porter.com.
Unique Boutique knot shoulder dress, at asos.com.
Alexander McQueen satin dress; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania New Drape dress. Fabulous asymmetry here!Baring your shoulders is an alluring way to show a little skin without being too revealing, darlings!
xoxox,
CC
Beautuful post CC. :)
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Striking choices... I kinda like that trend.
ReplyDeleteShoulders are back, in all the ways.
Love.
i loved jil s.
ReplyDeleteSO SIMPLISTIC + STRUCTURED IT IS CRAZY.
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How funny, CC! Today I posted about strong shoulders!
ReplyDeleteI love that black Donna Karan dress!
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i think showing a little shoulder is just about the sexiest thing ever! so much more subtle than a short skirt or a low-cut shirt.
ReplyDeleteI like the cut-outs, that is really something special!
ReplyDeleteKane, Godin and Leger(always!) are my favorites of this bunch. Cut out shoulders are something I'm really interested right now.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, dear, for adding me to your fabulous blog roll. You blog is amazing, one of my favorites. I love how you can always see consistency in a mix of completely different styles and variations of one thing for every taste out there.
I think shoulders can be one of the sexiest things a girl's got.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Meg! It's can be so sexy.
ReplyDeleteMichael Kors's suit is fantastic, Donna Karan and Elie Saab, and the first three photos are adorable!
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Alexander Wang's take on it is by far my fave!
ReplyDeletethanks for the updates, huney.
ReplyDeleteI wish I own one of them. *sigh*
They are very gorgeous outfits!
i've noticed that cut out shoulders are big right now
ReplyDeleteOh no... I have never been a fan of one shoulder items.
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I tend towards more the goddess-y drape of the open shoulder rather than the cut out look only bc I'm not so sure I could pull off the latter--but I love them both!
ReplyDeletecold shoulder? OUCH! haah good title for your post, you are always very clever :)
ReplyDeleteand i love this shoulder baring..espec wang (obvi), Donna Karan and Ted Baker!
lovely post :) thanks for your comment, so glad you approve of how i styled my prize :) thanks AGAIN!!!
much love bel xxxx
i LOVE the christopher kane dress!
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It's funny that something like the slouched shoulder can be so daring and sexy! I love it.
ReplyDeleteI love the wang and Kane picks. My favourites yay!
ReplyDeleteI really love these...the black and white Hervé Léger with the red shoes is my fav look:)
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love this look, particularly the white Alexander Wang dress with the sheer overlay!
ReplyDeleteWell I love these images !( and your blog too )
ReplyDeleteIncredible post! That's an amazingly exhaustive you're giving us her ! Thanks so much x
ReplyDeleteI am so happy the 80s shoulders are back !
...agree CC- bare shoulder can be saxayyy...If you think my shoulder is sexy, wait until you see my bare back too... ;)
ReplyDeleteI like this style:)xo
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous! I would love to have one:)) I love showing shoulders actually;D
ReplyDeleteGood thing about the shoulders is that who has fat shoulders? Add some light reflecting lotion and you are good to go!
ReplyDeleteDrooling over the Ellie Saab and Christopher Kane ones.
I myself love the one shoulder look, but it's my fat arms, not shoulders, that keep me from going all the way. I did snap up a cute, royal blue Forever 21 dress that has the "grecian" component I crave, maybe I'll give that a whirl in a month or two :)
i love anything cut out shoulders or off the shoulder. it's sexy and still tasteful.
ReplyDeleteI am such a huge fan of this trend. Shoulders tend to look ok even when we haven't been as dedicated to our fitness as we'd like. They're a good body part to show off!
ReplyDeleteYou don't have to be conscious about your shoulders to pull off this trend. but i find it so provocative for a reason. Who said you had to show cleavage or legs to be sexy... not you can show a little bit of shoulder! ;)
ReplyDeletejust lovely!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite trend of all time, I must admit! I always wear sweaters/tops that have revealed shoulders/cutouts!
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La C.
those should cut dresses are so cool!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the Temperley London Equinox silk jersey top; though the Christopher Kane is very interesting in a gothic way that I love.
ReplyDeletei love the c.ronson and the jill saunders look! great post
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This is definitely a trend for me! Love it and already want Marc Jacobs grey sweater!
ReplyDeletesuddenly the 90s' one side strap is back again, and I actually think it's ok... i'm really a bit shocked by my self!
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even if it is giving the cold shoulder, it sure looks sexy and hot!
ReplyDeletewow... they are back! remember wearing this style in high school. ;)
ReplyDeleteI love the new picture in your header.
ReplyDeleteVery sexy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool post. Sexy pictures, CC :)
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Ohh, that black vera wang dress with the red tights is stunning! I would love to own that.
ReplyDeleteI crave chocolate mousse, for some reason cut out shoulders does that to me ;]
ReplyDeletelovely post again, CC!! xx
and thank you =]
this will be a fun trend for spring and summer I'm sure :)
ReplyDeleteIt's easy to have good-looking shoulders so I've always liked this look!
ReplyDeleteForget the cold shoulder; the post should be called "The Shoulder" as it was truly the seasons driving force, whether it be revealed or exaggerated! Nice selection of photos, Poly in Kors is so decadent and chic.
ReplyDeletereally like the dress full of dots and the christopher kane dress!
ReplyDeleteOnce again you are doing a lovely job!
i love your header, and the alexander wang collection! ahhh
ReplyDeletelove the charlotte ronson. and how the michael kors suit is like, super sexy, but you can still get away with wearing it at work. i think the louise goldin is my ABSOLUTE fave, though. =]
ReplyDeleteSpring is on the waaaAAAY!! yes!.
ReplyDeleteHi CC! :)
I love the Issa ? one; the black and white is gorgeous... !
Yum, Temperly...how have you been doll??
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I am loving all the cut-outs im seeing everywhere!
ReplyDeleteI'm so jelizz with those shoulders!! :)
ReplyDeleteThese shapes are real fashion as art -- very modern but also a little bit fun. Love it!
ReplyDeletelove that Ellie Saab dress - flows and hangs great!
ReplyDeleteLove the Ellie Saab dress..looks like sth Paris hilton has worn :o)
ReplyDeleteOne shoulder and cut out shoulder pieces are so sexy, but I think Julien Macdonald takes it too far by slitting the skirt too
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Those open shoulder dresses are beautiful ! I love the coral one on the last picture !! Thx for sharing those amazing photos :)
ReplyDeleteI bought a dress with openned shoulders! I'll sohw it soon!
ReplyDeletefantastic selection....love a good one shouldered dress...
ReplyDeleteu know what that means dontcha? body pump classes for a toned back n shoulders! eeek
ReplyDeleteI need to get my shoulders ready for next fall then!! They're said to be one of the more sensual parts of a woman's body...:P
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Sexy!
ReplyDeleteLove it so much!!
I really like all of these. My favorites are the 2nd one on the 2nd row and the 1st one on the 3rd row.
ReplyDeleteI love the Michael Kors suit!
ReplyDeleteAnd your new header is very cool!
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THIS POST IS AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteLove the post, love the pictures!
ReplyDeleteOh I totally love your Title...brilliant, brilliant..
ReplyDeleteThat Ted Baker top looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteOhhh I love the pieces with the shoulder gaps - so subtly sexy x
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