EARRINGS | TOP | JEANS | HEELS similar

I’ve been wearing a few of the most amazing little off the shoulder tops lately, so I figured now was the time to discuss how to style them. In actuality, it’s pretty darn easy. I like to follow a few specific rules when shopping for an off the shoulder top:

1. FIT – Because of the natural shape of the top, be sure the blouse fits properly. If the top is too broad, you are likely to look more broad. I don’t know many women that want to look more broad, so it’s best to know your measurements (especially if ordering online) and find a style that fits your shape. This one is cinched at the waist. If you’re afraid of looking like a potato sack in this style top, find one that fits at the waist as well. Like anything else, fit is definitely the most important aspect of styling a garment.

2. PAIRING – Consider what you’ll wear with a specific off the shoulder top before you purchase it. If it’s a form fitting style, I love a good mini skirt pairing. If it’s more casual, I like to style shorts or culottes with the top. You can even find a classic sneaker to wear with this too. If it’s for a date night or a weekend out, I like a distressed denim.

3. CONFIDENCE – If you are like me, I feel a little flirty when I’m baring my shoulders, and who wouldn’t think this style top is fun and totally sexy? I think it’s key to successfully wearing this garment if your at your most confident moment. I love to wear my hair down, a little messy and bohemian-like, and add a red lip. It just makes the look come together better.

XO, Alex