The Cold Shoulder

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