9.3.11

Fashion Forecast: The Cold Shoulder

One-shouldered tops and dresses appeared just as frequently as deep v-necks.  If you're looking for a quick way to look current a one-shouldered look is a fairly simple way to go.  However, much like naval-grazing v-necks it can be a difficult look to pull off if you are well-endowed in the chest department.  From personal experience I find that if you're going to go for a one-shouldered dress or top the key is support: whether it's a really good bra or a very structured dress you need support unless you're really set on looking lopsided.  I'm pretty excited that one-shouldered dresses are making a reappearance as it's something I haven't worn since I was in my early teens, and that wasn't exactly the high point of my personal style.  Time to right the old wrongs of the past.  Photos from http://www.style.com/.
Balenciaga

BCBG Max Azria

Chloe

Chloe

Christian Siriano

Diane von Furstenberg

DKNY

Donna Karan

Elie Saab

Elie Saab

Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani

J. Mendel

Lanvin

Marchesa

Marchesa

Marc Jacobs

Michael Kors

Thakoon

Valentino

Vera Wang

Vera Wang

Vera Wang

Versace

Versace

Victoria Beckham