Cold Shoulder Button Down

styling a cold shoulder top

I know I’m not necessarily early to this trend, but let’s talk cold shoulder tops, shall we?

When I got this top, I couldn’t wait to style it. Then I put it on and pulled and tugged at it 10 different ways… I was stumped!

I realized a few key things to styling the trend of the collared, slouchy, off the shoulder top that I thought I would share.  I think the finished look is chic and effortless looking… but the truth is that it takes some effort! Or I should say that it took me some effort.

1.  Look for adjustable straps.

This one (sadly it sold out fast!) doesn’t have adjustable straps, but a CBL girl pointed out to me on Instagram that if you find a top like this that does have adjustable straps, it is a game-changer.

2.  If you don’t have adjustable straps, try safety pinning a camisole strap and the shirt strap.

I took two small safety pins and attached the shirt strap to my camisole strap on each side which kept both in place.

3.  And on that note, do yourself a favor and wear a little camisole underneath.

I quickly realized that with this slouchy look, I was most definitely at risk of a fashion mishap, so I layered this top over a lace camisole.  I really love how it turned out even more. I love the texture play!

black flap handbaggold evil eye necklacestuart weitzman nudistblack ankle wrap heelswhite cold shoulder toplevis 501 skinny jeanscollared shirt off the shoulderlevis crop jeanhigh waist levis jeanswhite shirt with black lace camiblack levis 501 skinny jeansan francisco styleblack ankle wrap heels

photos by Christian Barnes

top (sold out – fast!), love this one, this one and this one | denim (I sized down one size) | heels, similar look for less here | sunglasses, dupe here for $13 | bag, also love this one and this one | similar hoop earrings | evil eye necklace | “3” necklace and bracelet

Have you dabbled in this trend? I’m linking some similar styles below.  I’d love to hear what you think! Thanks so much for reading – XO –

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  6. I’m obsessed with this look! Can you share where the ring on your right hand is from? Or something similar? I can’t get a great look of it, but I already know I need something like it. Thanks so much!

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