How to Wear an Off-the-Shoulder Top

March 30, 2016

We The People Style
Everywhere I turn it seems off-the-shoulder tops are slowly taking over the world, urging collarbones and clavicles to shimmy their ways out of normal shoulder-covering tops and into something a little more flirty. I for one love any chance to show off my shoulders, so count me as part of the fan club!

Off-the-shoulder tops come in two basic variations (fitted and loose) but for this post I've mainly focused on loose tops, as I think they are more suited for spring and summer. If it's a tunic-length top, I like pairing it with fitted pants or tucked in to a pencil or A-line skirt. If it's short or cropped, wide-leg trousers are the perfect compliment! As I always say, good styling is all about balancing proportions, so keep that in mind when creating an outfit featuring an off-the-shoulder top.

I also love the addition of a simple necklace, as it draws attention to the neckline and dresses things up a bit. A thin gold or silver pendant necklace is all you need.

Want more tips on how to style an off-the-shoulder top? Scroll down to see how bloggers and street style stars have mastered the look! And below that, I've picked out my favorite off-the-shoulder tops to shop!

Outfit Inspiration

Fit Fab Fun Mom
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Teen Vogue

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What's your favorite way of styling an off-the-shoulder top? 

6 comments

  1. I would love one of these tops! All your inspiration pics are gorgeous! That first one with the yellow skirt really caught my eye though.

    http://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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    1. Me too! I've been seeing them everywhere, hopefully I add one to my closet soon! And I know, isn't that color gorgeous? It's actually a very wide pair of pants, there's another photo on We the People Style with her kicking her leg out and it's really cute, never would think to pair an off-the-shoulder top with wide-leg pants!

      Thanks for reading, Kathrine!

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  2. I totally love the off the shoulder trend. I feel like all have been searching for is off the shoulder looks lately!

    Meghan | www.beyondbasicblog.com

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    1. Same! And there are sooo many options, I can't pick just one! Although I did find an off-the-shoulder dress from Madewell that I really loved. Thanks for reading, Meghan!

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  3. Off shoulder with button skirt is a perfect combination (beside the off shoulder dress)
    And I agree that off shoulder is really a big hit in this season! :)

    xoxo,

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    1. Agreed! Button skirts are totally my jam right now, I see them and I'm like I HAVE to have them, even though I already have like 2 or 3 :P

      Thanks for reading, Chelsea!

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I love hearing your thoughts! Thanks for reading! ♥︎Lindsey