We brought you the glamorous and glitzy Spring 2016 trend as well as the relaxed, sleepwear-inspired designs spotted on the runways; now, it’s time to shrug off your sleeves and show a little shoulder. The possibilities of working this flirty trend into your wardrobe next season are endless. Givenchy, Proenza Schouler, and Osman bared shoulders in halter renditions; Chloé and Tanya Taylor offered breezy dresses that will have you pulling down your sleeves; and The Row and Rosie Assoulin presented tops that stood out for their collarbone revealing designs. Click through the slides for some of the most chic, off-the-shoulder clothes.
Spring 2016 Trend: The Cold Shoulder
Exposed shoulders from Erdem’s ultra-feminine silhouettes.
A chic and airy dress from Chloé.
Givenchy offered sleek and sultry styles.
Billowing sleeves added elegance and some drama to this top by The Row.
Shoulder baring silhouettes at Balmain were amped up with dramatic ruffles.
Peter Dundas gave ruffled, shoulder baring tops an edge by styling them with fire engine red pants at Roberto Cavalli.
Boho glamour at Alberta Ferretti.
Latin flavor envisioned by Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler.
Thick straps at Sonia Rykiel helped keep off-the shoulder tops in place.
Dramatic sleeves, a bold color, and bare shoulders made for a winning combo at Rosie Assoulin.
Show a little skin the chic way in this Prabal Gurung number.
This Tanya Taylor frock will show off your sharp collarbones.
Roland Mouret’s updated shift dress.
Derek Lam’s loose halter-top was a breath of fresh air.
A white fluid number by Osman.
