I'd Rather Go Naked

Ah, the naked dress – nearly an urban legend by now, the runways prove that it DOES exist and is not entirely unapproachable. Accessorize and underpin appropriately and you won’t look like you walked out of a performance of “The Emperor’s New Clothes”!
Runway pictures courtesy style.com except where noted.
Right: Akris takes a tulle-overlay nude plunge.

Left: Alessandro DellAcqua – how fab are those boots?
Alexander McQueen
Chloé
Calvin Klein
Christian Dior
Elie Saab
Derek Lam
Giambattista Valli
Hermés
Hervé Léger, via nymag.com
Jasmine Di Milo
Jean Paul Gaultier
Lanvin

Paul & Joe, via nymag.com

Valentino
Sharon Wauchob, via vogue.fr
Miu Miu - strapless, pleated and belted, at right
Sonia Rykiel
Sophia Kokosalaki
Stella McCartney's off-the-shoulder sheath, at right
AnnSofie Back;

this and next 5 via nymag.com
Marios Schwab
Left: Ralph Lauren
Right: Vivienne Westwood
Jasper Conran
John Rocha
Marchesa Resort
Dolce & Gabbana
What to buy?
Diane von Furstenberg Jiwon metallic felt dress; this and next at shopbop.com.
Only Hearts Second Skin strapless slip
J. Crew silk taffeta Kate gown
Herve Leger Color Block Mini Bandage Dress. Visit ronherman.com.
Alberta Ferreti Grecian jersey dress. This and next four at net-a-porter.com.
Phillip Lim ribbon trim dress
Marc Jacobs organza layered skirt
Diane von Furstenberg Philippine blouse
Twenty8Twelve soft leather jacket, half off at asos.com.
Elie Tahari floral jacquard Natalia dress, for those with lovely mocha skin tones. Go to bluefly.com.
Deal of the Day: Interlock wrap dress, pictured at right and just $44 at americanapparel.net.
Can't handle nude clothing? Get accessorized instead!

Loeffler Randall Juliet bag, at shopbop.com.
Nook & Willow leather envelope clutch, at asos.com
CC loves this ombré washed wool scarf from J. Crew.
Dior croc-stamped peep toe, at eLuxury.com.

Left: Report Signature patent Ellis peep-toe booties, at bluefly.com.
Right: Loeffler Randall Penelope zip-back boot, at shopbop.com. CC loves! And nude shoes are ever-so-flattering, darlings!
Last Look: A truly nude dress by Giles; currently on sale at net-a-porter.com.

So get naked this Monday, darlings!