07.22.11
HOW THEY DO: COLD SHOULDER

It's the first time we've gotten the cold shoulder—and actually liked it! Tops with cut out shoulders are a simple point of detail that instantly make a look seem a little edgier and fun. The style walks the tightrope between sexy and modest—it keeps things under-wraps while also revealing a slip of skin.

An added bonus: the look transitions well from day to night. Wear with a flirty skirt and flats like Olivia Palermo, or with shorts in the daylight hours like bloggers Jetsem Kasia and Haute & Rebellious. By night, try a solid cut out top with some colored jeans like Nicky Hilton, or keep it sleek in black bottoms and leopard booties like Jessica Szohr. Check out the tactics above and shop our open shoulder finds below. Your blouse will be draftier than usual but you've never looked so hot!

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Delia's
Lia Top
$20
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Rachel Pally
Cleo Top
$150
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Cut25
Cut Out Top
$105
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Lovers + Friends
Tunic
$79
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Michael Lauren
Open Shoulder Tee
$60
Style FILE shows how celebrities and runway shows wear current trends


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