5 Inventive Ways to Style the Biggest Trend Right Now
Off-the-shoulder tops are pretty much everywhere you turn. The summer trend has evolved into a huge phenomenon as women of all shapes and sizes are sporting this style and have been now for months. While we still love, support, and definitely wear off-the-shoulder tops, it can often feel like once you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all, and that just won’t do. It’s time to step up your game in the styling department to give this amazing trend the love it deserves.
We found five different looks that each style an off-the-shoulder top in a completely different way. Whether you are aiming for a casual vibe or something more experimental (get ready for some strong print mixing), let the below outfits inspire you to think outside the box when it comes to this trendy style.
Keep reading to see fresh ways to style the off-the-shoulder trend and to shop each of the looks for yourself!
On Aimee Song: Caroline Constas Lou Off-the-Shoulder Top ($495); Privacy Please skirt; Anarchy Street velvet choker; Simone Camille Embellished Clutch; Chloé Knotted Leather Sandals ($477).
Get the look:
Stripes have never looked so cute.
On Sara Escudero: River Island Cream Bardot Top ($37); River Island White Stripe Maxi Skirt ($70); River Island sandals; Chanel bag.
Get the look:
Related: The Perfect Necklace to Wear With Your Off-the-Shoulder Top
On Courtney Trop: Paige Lucille Blouse in White ($159); Bliss and Mischief Conjure Denim ($488); Marais Classic Mules in Black ($198).
Get the look:
We love how the embroidery complements the wash of these jeans.
Related: Every Off-the-Shoulder Top Style You Need to Know
On Julie Sariñana: Dior Mirrored Contrast Sunglasses ($400); Mara Hoffman Striped Organic-Cotton Crop Top ($167); Roksanda Towan Wave-Edged Culottes ($1058); Balenciaga Classic Metallic-Edge Leather Envelope Clutch ($1335); Ancient Greek Maria Leather Sandals ($178).
Get the look:
On Lisa Dengler: Topshop Structured Bardot Top ($60), Moto Scoop Pocket Pini Dress ($66), and Nino Soft Unlined Mules ($100).
Get the look:
Use this simple white version of the trend as a jumping-off point for more creative outfits.
The pockets and tiny buttons make this overalls dress irresistible.
Our hearts are melting at these Gucci peep-toe slides.
What are some of your favorite ways to style the off-the-shoulder trend? Let us know in the comments below! Opening Image: Adam Katz Sinding of Le 21ème
Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.
She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.
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