https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:37:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye/page/2#post-2403369 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:39:00 +0000 Lisa 2403369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are not my preference, but indeed a I see them quite often. I find a drop shoulder doesn't layer well when it's on a long sleeve tee and I want to pop a blazer or jacket over it. But that could just be me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye/page/2#post-2403141 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:54:01 +0000 unfrumped 2403141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m not against, per se, but think they are overused in production as a means of avoiding size- fit needs. I sometimes get a sweater with a dropped shoulder if the overall design and fit works.<br /> I do think they read very casual and even in better knits, so I have to watch out , or else I’ll find something like a cashmere sweater with that won’t translate into a more polished or dressy outfit like I assumed it would. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye/page/2#post-2403119 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:57:11 +0000 ellenh 2403119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great topic and set of responses! I have broad shoulders/large bust and generally avoid drop shoulders because I feel like they make me look larger than I’d like up top. But I do really like a cap sleeve and I have been puzzled that a cap sleeve often hits the same place on my arm as the seam of a drop shoulder. Why do I like one, but not the other! I am thinking from this thread that it might be the lighter weight of my cap sleeve tops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye/page/2#post-2403055 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:10:22 +0000 Suz 2403055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with <b>Angie</b> - it all depends on the details. For me (smaller frame, square but not broad shoulders, small bust, long neck, short waist) it can work really well if the shoulder drop is not too extreme, if the top is shorter (as <b>Carla</b> suggests and <b>Chris'</b>s examples show) and -- crucially -- if the neckline is neat. A wide loose neckline will make the top slide around all over and feel awkward and look too casual and/or messy.&nbsp;</p> <p>What I like about dropped shoulders -- if the fit is good, they are comfortable, easy to move in and convey an impression of ease and "cool."&nbsp;</p> <p>Some that work in my closet...</p> <p>Note, I am also a fan of a fitted shoulder. And a dolman sleeve or raglan sleeve. Again - it's all in the details of the specific garment.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye#post-2402924 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:59:35 +0000 Jaime 2402924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Jaime - I do not meet a lot of other Jaimes! I am also a fan of a defined shoulder - mine are on the narrow side and it seems to relate to that in the comments.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye#post-2402909 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 20:37:44 +0000 Jenni NZ 2402909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jaime I went and checked my wardrobe. As well as the olive and gold top I have one other, and realise that when wearing that it often feels tight lower on the shoulder as if a bra strap has fallen down. But it’s not a bra strap, it’s the top. So I thank you, another thing to look out for and probably avoid.<br /> I must have more choice of shoulder types than you are seeing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye#post-2402906 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 19:46:04 +0000 aloha emily 2402906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another not-fan of the dropped shoulder here! I found this raglan sleeve hoodie and got it in two colors. <a href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/7803640?color=460" rel="nofollow">https://www.nordstrom.com/s/7803640?color=460</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye#post-2402883 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:03:14 +0000 BrieN 2402883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Right there with you, Jamie.&nbsp; Between that and raglan sleeves (which I also won't buy) it's a pretty fast trip through the clothing racks.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye#post-2402882 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:13:54 +0000 Janet 2402882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t mind them IF the other details are right. I have a large bust and slightly narrow and very uneven shoulders (thanks, scoliosis and spinal torsion!). The wrong shoulder and sleeve on a garment emphasizes my asymmetry, while another will help hide it. They’re like cap sleeves in that way — if they are substantial or dropped enough, it can work. But if they’re just slightly capped or dropped, it’s not good. I’ve had shoulders narrowed on sleeveless tops and dresses to make them work better on me for this reason. Some of my favorite successful examples are below. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye#post-2402873 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:08:18 +0000 Staysfit 2402873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I HATE dropped shoulders especially when paired with oversized torso fit, and agree they make wide shoulders look wider and to my eye they sometimes look sloppy or too casual. I look for raglan and inset sleeves. &nbsp;I limit knitting patterns to saddle shoulders, inset or raglan.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye#post-2402865 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 07:35:09 +0000 Kate 2402865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like UmmLila, I have broad shoulders and slim everything else, plus a small bust, so dropped shoulders work really well on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye#post-2402846 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 23:31:32 +0000 Carol 2402846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jaime--I also have wide shoulders, but I haven't noticed this issue for myself. However, my nicer clothes are usually flush at my shoulder, while my more casual shirts might be drop shoulder. Shein acrylic sweater, Target wide-collar sweatshirt, etc. I think the cheaper brands have a knack for making odd cuts accessible. I just don't know if you could wear them for more than family gatherings, streaming movies on the couch, etc.&nbsp;</p> <p>I do think some oversized things are dumb, though. Oversized blazers only looked good on women who really found the right blazer for themselves. Otherwise, I hated that trend.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye#post-2402825 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:44:26 +0000 Helena 2402825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jaime they are not something I have strong feelings about one way or t'other but if your instincts say no way, then it's no way! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye#post-2402820 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 21:37:32 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2402820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually have broad shoulders and narrow everything else, and the drop shoulders work really well for me, as long as the sleeves aren’t big and puffy, because that adds the width right back on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye#post-2402819 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 21:21:55 +0000 RobinF 2402819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting, I have not really thought much about dropped shoulders. I guess that means I don't mind them I am going to check in my closet and see how many I have.&nbsp;</p> <p>After years of not paying attention, I have found lately that I don't like dolman sleeves, they seem to flop too much for me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye#post-2402817 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:58:03 +0000 Carla 2402817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m with you&nbsp;<b>Jaime, </b>and <b>Roxana&nbsp;</b>says it perfectly. &nbsp;It’s a money saving shortcut. &nbsp;I look for dolman sleeves to get some extra length for my arms, and will size up one size sometimes, but hardly ever find a drop shoulder that works. &nbsp;The exceptions are pictured below in Finds. &nbsp;Interestingly the silouhette of both is short (cropped) from neck to waist.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye#post-2402809 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:27:40 +0000 Jenni NZ 2402809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need to go and look at my clothes! I can only think of one for certain. I have small shoulders though, and perhaps that one top does look a bit boxy on me but I love the colours of olive and gold. Like Sal I do love raglan sleeves if I can get them, I think they suit me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye#post-2402806 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:08:47 +0000 Sal 2402806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I managed to find two raglan sleeve sweatshirts last year. One is very casual and one more dressy. Patagonia is a US brand. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye#post-2402804 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:39:32 +0000 Roxanna 2402804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I HATE drop shoulders, Jaime - I'm with you. I didn't notice them for years - but once I did I couldn't go back. I am small shouldered and on my I had a lightbulb moment that drop-shoulders were what was making my outfit look sloppy and unstructured.</p> <p>I think the reason they persist is exactly what you guessed - they are much easier for manufacturers because they can cut a 'square' torso and then just add the arms, vs. creating inset shoulders.</p> <p>In fact, this is one of the reasons that all my sweaters are now vintage/hand knit (thrifted) - because they almost all feature inset shoulders that look more flattering, tailored and luxe to my eye. I rarely see them in retail!</p> <p>I also love a raglan shoulder but again, that is hard to find. Especially in sweatshirts! Gah, that wide arm, dropped shoulder sloppy look drives me bananas (on me.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye#post-2402803 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:35:33 +0000 LJP 2402803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For those of us with a larger chest it isn’t conventionally flattering . A looser look and fit can still be achieved with a traditional shoulder line - usually in better brands though . The dropped shoulder look is fine if you’re a certain body type though . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye#post-2402801 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:52:49 +0000 Marlene1 2402801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to minimize the appearance of a large bust.&nbsp; When the horizontal seam on the sleeve of a drop shoulder top is at the same level as my bust, I think it draws attention to that part of my body.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye#post-2402794 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:00:32 +0000 Peri 2402794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have broad shoulders and I'm busty and I feel kind of the opposite. When something fits at the shoulder line and has an obvious seam I think it just accents how broad my shoulders are...or it doesn't fit at all because the seam hits further in than the edge of my shoulders. Dropped fit kind of glides over and blurs the edge so I feel like the exact width of my shoulders is a little camouflaged. I guess it partly depends on how stiff vs fluid the fabric or knit is, but in general I'm a fan of dropped shoulders.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye#post-2402792 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:52:06 +0000 Sal 2402792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are not my favourite either but I do have and own some. I love a raglan sleeve but these are hard to find!</p> <p>I have noticed how different sleeve fits affect my outfit and am much more picky now about this than I used to be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye#post-2402790 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:39:03 +0000 cat2 2402790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m with Chris987. The right ones are just great. I also question the assumption that the way to look good is to take up as little space as possible. I also have some puff sleeve pieces with the volume at the cuffs and they are also really flattering. And just wore out a top I loved with a small shoulder pad. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye#post-2402789 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:35:57 +0000 karen23 2402789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have broad shoulders.&nbsp; Sometimes a dropped shoulder just seems like the sleeves are too short, or the fit seems off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye#post-2402788 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:07:15 +0000 AndiB 2402788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with you Jamie, I have narrow shoulders, slim neck, smallish head.&nbsp; Drop shoulder tops tend to widen me out starting just below the shoulders creating girth that really isn't there.&nbsp; I may be throwing the baby out with the bathwater on this one (ie, there might be some that I could make work) but I have purchased and then not worn a good many of these over the years before finally accepting they are just not for me.&nbsp; But I've purchased enough to demonstrate that I do like the idea of them, if not they execution.&nbsp; &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye#post-2402784 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:33:47 +0000 Debbie 2402784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them. I have extremely narrow shoulders and drop shoulders help with the fit. They have a place of my wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye#post-2402779 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:54:08 +0000 Dee 2402779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nope, I don't care for them on myself either. I like the shoulder seams to fit properly on my shoulders. I also have to agree that this might just be another way for manufacturers to do a bit of a one size fits a lot more a people option. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye#post-2402776 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:40:09 +0000 Sisi 2402776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't like them either and especially on me. I have well defined&nbsp; &nbsp;shoulders and I like to see them ... well defined.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-shoulder-poison-eye#post-2402775 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:26:52 +0000 Star (Lise) 2402775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They don't look good on me.&nbsp; I am a slightly Inverted Triangle at a lower weight and I do get the idea that I can look like a Footballer in some dropped shoulder tops.&nbsp; Not my favourite either on me.&nbsp; They are better if they are a slimmer fit in the torso.</p>