Fashion over 50
September 16, 2016
How To Wear A Bold Shoulder After 40
- Do you ever wish those big-shouldered outfits we wore in the ’80s were back in style? All that padding was great for giving you an hourglass shape, and boy did broad shoulders make you look powerful!
If you have small shoulders and would love them to look broader, then here are 5 ways to get the bold shoulder look without having to go back to Dynasty days.
1. Draping
Strategically draped fabric creates shoulder emphasis.
2. Bateau NecklineA wide, narrow bateau neckline adds width to narrow shoulders. |
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3. Cowl NecklineThe sweeping neckline and extra bulk on this cowl neck sweater create the illusion of wide shoulders. |
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4. Military DetailsMilitary jackets make shoulders stand at attention—square shoulders signal authority. |
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5. Cinched WaistThe thinner your waist looks, the broader your shoulders look. Short or cap sleeves also emphasize the shoulders. |
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Yes, even one of those puffy sleeve outfits makes me look like I should be wearing a helmet and charging away on a football field. Worst still, I have a pair of skinny legs. Imagine! Haha!
Deb, please suggest suitable styles for us girls with broad shoulders and spindly legs.
Make sure if you already have broad square shoulders to skip this trend!
That’s right. You’ll look like a football player. But, if you are pear-shaped (much more prominent on the bottom than at the shoulders), this look will balance you nicely!