THE WORLD UPON HER SHOULDERS

Décolletage is so passé—next spring, the body part that bears baring is undeniably the shoulder. Asymmetrical dresses and tops have been popping up on so many runways this week, it's becoming clear that perfect posture will be an absolute necessity next season.

Proenza Schouler showed a black raffia minidress with a neatly cinched waist and one exposed shoulder, while Marchesa's fluid organza gown gathered above the right arm with a lacy overlay and streaming black ribbons.

At Carlos Miele, even the swimwear got the asymmetrical treatment, with a stained glass-inspired maillot revealing just enough skin above the bustline. And Erin Fetherston made the look ultra-feminine, with a steel gray silk dress with one Spanish-inspired ruffle on the bias, proving that a well-placed bit of skin can have endless sex appeal.