This Dress Trend Is Unexpected — But It's Bound to Last All Fall

Achieve that "I've come undone" look with the Zimmermann Rife One-Shoulder Flounce Dress ($850).

Work slashes at the sleeves in the Eloquii Cut Out Shoulder Sweater Dress ($90).

This little Self-Portrait Devoré Dress ($495) will look great with your patent booties.

You can even achieve the look with a simple shirt dress. Take this BCBG Max Azria Miley Cutout-Sleeve Shirt Dress ($198), for example.

Do it up with lace in the Alice + Olivia Gatz Cold-Shoulder Dress ($495).

This Sandy Liang Midol Asymmetric Cutout Printed Silk-Georgette Dress Navy ($510) is definitely eye-catching.

This DKNY Colorblock Cutout Dress ($220, originally $498) has a big gash at the knees.

Bows and a peekaboo cutout at the midriff make this Proenza Schouler Women's Abstract-Checked Long-Sleeve Dress ($749, originally $2,990) stand out.

If olive green is your shade, shop the Forever 21 Selfie Leslie Cutout Mini Dress ($41, originally $58).

The stitching on this Suno Printed Cutout Dress ($238, originally $595) is drop-dead gorgeous.

Work gingham into your Fall wardrobe with the BP Women's Ruffle Cold Shoulder Dress ($55).

Of course you can handle the trend on an LBD like the Halston Flowy Knee-Length Dress ($345).

The turtleneck on the W Concept Cut-Out Turtle Neck Long Dress ($171) provides a bit of extra warmth.

This Alexander Wang Long Sleeve Velour Turtleneck Dress ($295) has a circle cutout at the back.

Work the trend with a sheer skirt and sleeves in the Self-Portrait Payne Cut-Out Dress ($562).

If an oatmeal body-con number is for you, shop the Autumn Cashmere Cold Shoulder Body Con Dress in Taupe ($363).

You'll pop in the cherry red shade of the Elizabeth and James Railey Long Sleeve Dress With Side Cutout Detail ($385).

Off the shoulders and a slash at the side are the details that make up the Bec & Bridge Salt Lake Long Sleeve Off-the-Shoulder Dress ($85, originally $220).

The unexpected bow on the Roberts Wood Cutout Striped Cotton Shirt Dress ($700) will add dimension to your look.

If black and white stripes are your calling, reinvent the wheel in the Self-Portrait Crochet Cut-Out Dress ($475).

In the same vein, you can work it solely at the elbows in the 360 Sweater Lynx Cashmere Sweater Dress ($334).

Tibi makes a sophisticated, tailored variation of the look. Shop the Triacetate Cut Out Shoulder Dress ($525) to achieve boss-lady status.

Wear it to one of your Fall weddings with this Haney Side Cut Out Gown ($795).

If you love a true-blue look, shop the DKNY Rib-Knit Cutout Dress ($119, originally $298) in cobalt.