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For the past few seasons, designers have been obsessing with shoulders, creating “X” silhouettes and shoulder cut-outs. The attention to this particular body part just goes to show that you don’t have to wear short skirt or a plunging neckline to look and feel sexy, and the cold shoulder style is the perfect example of baring more skin without baring it all. Just take a look at Nadine Lustre. Clearly, she’s oozing with sex appeal in this Instagram post.
Unlike its predecessor, the off-shoulder silhouette, the cold shoulder trend virtually looks good on everyone. Like many fashion gurus have expressed, these tops are not age-specific, nor do they look better on certain body. Plus, they’re much easier to wear since you don’t have to contend with trivial things, such as keeping your arms on your sides all day. And as many bloggers have reiterated, the off-shoulder trend is pretty but physically restraining, and some have even complained about weird cramping in the neck and shoulders.
All that body awareness and readjustment of sleeves can make the original shoulder-baring blouse a turn-off, which is why we’re thankful for the its sister creation that has that same sensual quality but allows you to flail your arms as you please. So I guess the moral of the story is to save the off-shoulder for sit-down meals, and bust out the cold shoulder for all other occasions.
One thing we like to point out time and time again is that you can look good in any item, as long as you wear it with confidence. With the right attitude, you can pull off anything, and the versatility of the cold shoulder makes it simple for all you ladies to compose a killer outfit. But it also never hurts to get a few tips here and there to up your fashion game.
We’ve scoured through the web to find all of the best ways to make sure your shoulder-peeking style is on point. Here’s what the experts have to say about this wardrobe mainstay:
1) The cold shoulder top looks great with jeans.
There’s something quite effortless about this trend, as it works as a simple solution in adding flair to casual attire. Trade your striped tee for a top with a shoulder peekaboo blouse to update your generic jeans-and-tee look. Of if it’s a button-up with shoulder cut-outs, like our Off-Shoulder Long Sleeve Blouse, treat it as your outerwear and pair it with a tank and denim shorts. Another option is to wear it with denim overalls and rompers. The way overalls clip over your shoulders, they’re pretty much a match made in heaven with the cold shoulder top.
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2) Wear the right bra with the top.
Strapless bras are obviously the best type of undergarments to wear with the cold shoulder. However, that was one of the other annoying things about the off-shoulder trend. Luckily, we do have a little more variety with this style, allowing us to wear halter bras or bras with convertible straps. The one thing you should avoid, other than visible bra straps, is clear straps. This is because they can end up looking tacky and take away from the beauty and simplicity of the design. And if you hate bras in general, you always have the choice stick-on bras. Or none at all, if your top permits.
3) Go easy on the accessories.
If you have a lot of basics in your wardrobe, you’ve probably figured out all the various ways to style them with different accessories. Though unlike the rest of your closet staples, the cold shoulder top doesn’t need to be accompanied with lots of jewelry or adornments. Respect the design of the item and let your shoulders do the talking. The most important factor to keep in mind when featuring this item in your #OOTD is minimalism. If you look at our Casual Long Sleeve Loose Blouse, you’ll notice that the detail itself is enough to stand out on its own, without the help of a necklace, scarf or dangly earrings. Thus, you never want to go overboard on accessories. Of course, it depends on the construction of your top. When in doubt, keep things simple, and remember that less is more.
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How will you wear your cold shoulder?
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