Cold Shoulder Top
Happy Thursday ladies. Do you wear cold shoulder tops? They seem to come in and out of fashion on a semi-regular basis and since they say our shoulders are one of the last things to go, they’re popular with many women over 50.
Growing up, I always sensitive about my wide shoulders. They felt overpowering and looked masculine to me. Then in my 30s, I had a eureka moment. I heard a lady who was walking behind me, remark to her husband, “look at her great shoulders, I wish I had them”. I was totally shocked. The body part I hated, she wished she had? That one comment made me reexamine my biases about my body and gave me the confidence to enjoy them.
Fast forward and exposed shoulders became the rage so I happily added some styles to my wardrobe.
I wore this top during a trip to Mexico and love it’s soft flowy knit with an asymmetrical hemline.
Here’s an off the shoulder top I tried on during a dressing room diaries.
Here’s a cotton striped off-shoulder top that I loved but didn’t get a lot of wear out of. It turns out I’m more than ok wearing a strapless bra for a dress or dressy occasion but I’m not a fan of them for casual outfits.
I wore this cold shoulder top in 2017 and love it! Say what you will about wearing black, but there are very few things I find as chic and timeless as black and white stripes. Flattering or not I always feel great wearing them. 
Here’s that top today, worn with white jeans and sandals. This top has survived 3 years of closet cleanouts, principally because of the color but also because it covers my bra straps…most of the time.
As I reflect on how one comment from a complete stranger changed how I feel about my shoulders, I wonder what you need to hear to change how you feel about your body? Do you have negative feelings about your body that you’d like to change?
I’m joined today by two of my favorite blogging friends who each have a “shoulder look” for you. Let’s go visit Cindy from Rough Luxe Lifestyle and Tanya from 50 Is Not Old to see what they’re wearing. These are greats gals so please tell them I sent you:)
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Thanks for reading and remember to wear what makes you feel confident.
You look great in the off the shoulder and cold shoulder tops. I honestly have never tried the cold shoulder look – I like it on others, but I feel my shoulders are a bit too angular for it.
However, a black & white striped top and white pants are to me the perfect summer outfit.
I’ve decided I’m over the cold-shoulder! Even though people often tell me I don’t look my age (71), I just feel that I’m too old for this style. I really like to dress young (well, not TOO young), but I have begun to think more about what is appropriate for “my age.” Trying not too look old fogey, but also not look like I’m trying to be a teenager once again:)
I don’t dislike the look of the cold shoulder, but I can’t wear it because it irritates me to death. The feel of the fabric on my upper arm makes me think my bra strap has slipped. Makes me crazy.
You are blessed to have wide shoulders and narrow hips! I love you in the black and blue one especially . I am going to try a cold shoulder top on. I have avoided them because I have a smaller frame on top and wider at the bottom. I am thinking the right top is out there.😁. I just love your posts. They have opened up my “style” world.
I love cold shoulder and off the shoulder tops! You look amazing in all of these tops!❤️
Great looks. I wonder if we wil see these being worn over tee shirts. Only tacky if you see them. I see them on sale now and just think if I put a jacket over it who would know and my shoulders would be warm. Just a random thought since there are some great sales going on with them.
I love the look on you, Jennifer! The image of you in the off the shoulder blue stripe is stunning!
You look great in all of these looks! I love off the shoulder styles, but I have a hard time with the cold shoulder looks. It is funny how we get stuck in a rut, and it is nice to venture out and try new things.
Jennifer, I envy your wide shoulders! I have narrow shoulders, and cold shoulder tops hit my shoulders wrong…not a good look. That said, strapless or off the shoulder tops are more flattering, but I’m also not a fan of strapless bras with a casual top. Tops with raglan sleeves also don’t work for me, just accentuating the narrow shoulders. I loved the 80’s when you could wear shoulder pads, ala the Lynda Evans look…makes me laugh now!
The cold shoulder style looks so attractive on you. And the black and white stripes and black pants I like very much.
I love all of those tops, especially that cute striped one. I own several cold shoulder tops but they are designed to cover my bra straps. I don’t give a darn if fashion dictates that this style is done. I will continue to wear them because they look good on me, and they sure look good on you, too. Maybe I’ll buy one In camo since that seems to be a “ fashion statement” where I live!
I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED THE COLD SHOULDER LOOK AND THE WAY YOU HAVE SHOWN IT IS GREAT. KEEP SHOWING THINGS LIKE THIS.
Thank you!
Oh boy this one was a challenge for us!! Love all the comments! That cute blue and white stripe I own only in Chambray and planned to show it but it is at the lake! These are so much fun, and I so enjoy the engagement of our readers!
This was fun. You look great in all of yours. I need that poncho !! Xx
I do like the look of cold shoulder tops; yours are especially fetching. I bought a dress recently from Soft Surroundings that has the cold shoulders, and I like the looks of it. Like you, my shoulders are somewhat broader than I like, but I have finally figured out that I bashed my body when I had a young, beautiful figure, so it’s time to stop. We emphasize our best features and let it go.
It’s so true. I didn’t like so much about my body when I was younger and now I’d give my eye teeth to have it back