Fall 2017 Couture Proved Us Right About This Trend’s Comeback

We told you. Weeeee told you. The one shoulder look is so becoming a lewk again. And you know what? We kinda don’t hate it. Ashley Graham did her bit for the one shoulder cause at this year’s Met Gala, and this recent Fall 2017 Couture Week brought a slew of asymmetric necklines to our eyes. On the catwalks of Chanel, Dior, Giambattista Valli, Giorgio Armani Privé, and Alexandre Vauthier, the one shoulder dress announced its triumphant return from the Noughties archives. Instead of appearing in jersey or tight polyester form, the one shoulder has classed itself up this time ‘round.

At Dior, Giamba, and Armani, silk was ruched embellished, where Chanel went down the heavy luxe road, using a flecked tweed – natch – to highlight its wearer’s décolletage. Vauthier embraced the current 80s trend with a one shoulder lamé offering feat. long bishop sleeve. Sounds horrid, but somehow it worked. Our recommendation for pulling off this flattering trend is with some va-va-voom lashes and a sleek updo if you’re getting ready for a night out. But off-duty? Stick to sea siren hair and barely-there makeup. With these tips, and one of the one shoulder dresses below, you’ll be leaving the house like you’ve come straight from Paris.