Some trends just lose their luster once everyone and their mother picks them up. We’ve seen this happen with the button-down, A-line, denim skirt; culottes; Stan Smiths; and crop tops. Now, it’s the off-the-shoulder top that’s ventured into overexposed territory. The loose silhouette was a novel trend in 2015 (with the arrival of the best-selling Rosie Assoulin Tulum shirt that featured balloon sleeves), and has since moseyed into designer collections and worked its way into almost every high-street store. If you’re looking for a fresh alternative that has a similar feminine appeal, opt for the one-shoulder top instead. The asymmetric style makes for a chic rendition that delivers flattering results. Ensure your look is current with structured styles from Johanna Ortiz and Rosetta Getty, or look for iterations that feature dramatic sleeves and cascading ruffles. In the slides below, shop our edit of one-shoulder tops to stay a fashionable step ahead this summer.
Johanna Ortiz
Sherlock one-shoulder striped cotton-poplin top
US $915; AED/SAR 3,362
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MSGM
“One shoulder” ruffle top
US $220; AED/SAR 809
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Emilio Pucci
One sleeve shirt
US $498; AED/SAR 1,829
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Rosie Assoulin
Hustle and Bustle one-shoulder cotton top
US $860; AED/SAR 3,159
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Roland Mouret
Asymmetric top
US $631; AED/SAR 2,317
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Homepage image: Johanna Ortiz Spring 2016