The off-shoulder trend is back – if you wear it this way
From casual to elegant: These off-shoulder looks are perfect for summer 2025.
The off-shoulder trend is back—and more versatile than ever. Inspired by the classic Carmen blouse, which has its origins in Spanish folklore, the off-the-shoulder look is now being presented in new, modern interpretations: from flowing fabrics to clean cuts, from minimalist designs to playful details.
Whether as a casual top with jeans or as an elegant dress , off-the-shoulder styles can be combined in a variety of ways this season and add a touch of sensuality to any summer outfit. The key is that as effortless as the look appears, the right proportions and accessories are just as important. To make off-the-shoulder pieces work to their full potential, you should know a few simple styling rules.
Surprisingly versatile: The best off-shoulder looks for summer 2025#1: Casual during the day
A guest at Paris Fashion Week combines a transparent off-shoulder top with white shorts and over-the-knee boots.
The off-shoulder trend is also omnipresent in the street styles of Berlin Fashion Week.
Whether in Paris or Berlin, anyone who takes a look at the street styles of recent fashion weeks quickly realizes that off-the-shoulder looks are among the favorites of many visitors. The trend has long since gone beyond elegant blouses and dresses. Off-the-shoulder tops and T-shirts are increasingly being casually combined with jeans, shorts, or skirts. In Paris, for example, one visitor wore a striped, transparent off-the-shoulder top with white shorts and over-the-knee boots. In Berlin, another opted for an off-the-shoulder top combined with a ruched denim skirt and chunky boots .
For asymmetrical tops that leave only one shoulder bare, avoid eye-catching necklaces or statement earrings. For completely off-the-shoulder looks, however, jewelry can be a bit more presentable—for example, in the form of large hoop earrings or a statement necklace. For anyone who wants to try out the trend for themselves: At Arket, we've discovered a black off-shoulder top that can be styled both casually with jeans and elegantly with a skirt.
Arket
Black off-shoulder top
#2: Summer elegance
Danielle Copperman Sersoub wears an off-shoulder top and skirt before the Giorgio Armani Privé show during Paris Fashion Week.
A guest at Paris Fashion Week wears a strapless polka dot dress by Jacquemus.
Those who like elegance without sacrificing summery ease should combine the off-shoulder trend with a touch of color, pattern, or fringe, like these Paris Fashion Week attendees. Danielle Copperman Sersoub styles a playful maxi skirt and a fringed bag with a copper-colored tube top, while another guest wears black sandals and accessories with a white off-the-shoulder polka dot dress by Jacquemus.
This midi dress by Altuzarra is crafted in Italy from pure silk with a tie-dye motif and pairs perfectly with sandals, kitten-heel mules, or slingback ballet flats . Depending on the occasion, you can style it with a large basket bag or an elegant clutch.
#3: Suitable for the evening
Meredith Duxbury in an off-shoulder top and trousers before the Giorgio Armani Privé show during Paris Fashion Week.
Christine Würfel–Stauss wears a strapless dress by Akris during Paris Fashion Week.
Whether a strapless maxi dress or a two-piece outfit with a top and trousers, the current off-the-shoulder trend can be effortlessly translated into elegant evening looks . These street styles from Paris Fashion Week demonstrate just how versatile this can be: Makeup artist and influencer Meredith Duxbury combines a deconstructed, off-the-shoulder blazer with trousers, a clutch, a hat, and heels for a monochrome black look. Christine Würfel-Stauss presents herself in a significantly more romantic, yet equally effective, floor-length, pastel pink dress by Akris.
If you want to recreate the trend for an evening look, take a closer look at this black mini bustier dress by Magda Butrym – a true statement piece that combines simple elegance with a modern silhouette. Just like the looks worn by Paris Fashion Week guests, less is more. Opt for a pared-down look so the dress and your shoulders can show off their full potential.
Magda Butrym
Black off-shoulder bustier dress
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