https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:21:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend/page/2#post-2014572 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 11:32:39 +0000 jussie 2014572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I rather like them. So there you go. But raglan sleeves I can’t do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend/page/2#post-2014569 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 11:27:49 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2014569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am IT shape, small bust, and I find that dropped shoulders work very well on me to minimize the shoulder width. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend/page/2#post-2014537 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 03:43:09 +0000 ophelia 2014537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dropped shoulders on me have the same effect as FashIntern mentioned: droopy shoulders. Even worse, they make my chest look droopy and my hips wider. Somehow they even seem to make my face look droopy. I'm short and they seem to make me look shorter. I do NOT need more droop. :(<br /> However, my mom who was built similarly looked great in them!<br /> It could also have to do with my aversion to many things 80's. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend/page/2#post-2014367 Fri, 22 Mar 2019 14:58:20 +0000 texstyle 2014367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My shoulders are kind of normal size and bust is small and I usually like drop shoulder styles - this is one of my favorite tops (one of a rare few tops I enjoy in 2 different colors - green and deep burgundy). I have several drop shoulder tops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend/page/2#post-2014327 Fri, 22 Mar 2019 12:55:16 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2014327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not a fan. They make my shoulders look droopy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend/page/2#post-2014321 Fri, 22 Mar 2019 11:47:35 +0000 Bijou 2014321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like a dropped shoulder. My blush coat that I wore out had a dropped shoulder, I loved its 1960’s vibe. In my opinion, this lookrequired good tailoring to get right. When it is right, it is a thing of beauty. </p> <p>I have just realised, my new coat is dropped shoulder and I love the lines, I don't feel sloppy in this at all.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend/page/2#post-2014243 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 22:43:26 +0000 Cee 2014243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It does suit some </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend/page/2#post-2014236 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 22:31:14 +0000 AJ 2014236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am seeing drop shoulder items everywhere. I have an IT build and I do not like this look on me. I do think it looks better on narrower shoulders. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend#post-2014111 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 18:21:43 +0000 Angie 2014111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Smittie,</b> we have a similar body type, so I'm <i>glad </i>I could show you visuals. It's counter-intuitive, but us narrow shouldered ladies wear dropped shoulders well when there is structure around the neck. Same goes for a raglan sleeves.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Irina</b>, high five.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend#post-2014073 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 14:42:31 +0000 smittie 2014073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have given me a lot of food for thought. </p> <p><b>Runcarla</b>: I have a feeling it might be lazy tailoring too, in some cases.<br /><b>Sarahd8</b>: That's a really great sweater and I like the neckline on you. I don't see the problems you see.<br /><b>The Cat, Irina, Kate</b>: I like drop shoulder pull overs too. Drop shoulder knitwear works very well on me, provided the sleeves are slim or a roll the sleeves up. I guess it kind of emphasizes the lack of a chest, but that seems alright to me.<br /><b>Angie</b>: That's a beautiful picture of you all in the boat. The madewell ruffle shirt looks fabulous on you. That is exactly the type of vibe I'm looking for in a shirt. So I'm going to get something like that, and leave the tricky toppers to brick-and-mortar shopping.</p> <p><b>To all:</b><br />I like Angie's drop shoulder coat. That seems tailored and not at all oversized. </p> <p>I also like drop shoulder denim jackets -- these are easy to find at the brick-and-mortar stores, so I'll keep an eye out.</p> <p>My daughter (13) is now a fashion expert and tells me that oversized denim jackets are the only thing you can wear nowadays ;-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend#post-2013940 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:50:01 +0000 Kate 2013940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I quite like dropped shoulders, and have more than a few sweaters and coats with this silhouette. I have a small chest and broad shoulders, and find the look comfortable and flattering. I’m actually wearing a dropped shoulder V-neck top layered over a sleeveless mock tee as I write this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend#post-2013939 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:43:36 +0000 The Cat 2013939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A few weeks ago, I purchased identical dropped shoulder pullovers for my mother and myself. She is an inverted triangle with big breasts. I am an hourglass with smaller breasts. The pullovers look surprisingly good on both of us.</p> <p>At first sight, my mother was a little skeptical to the style, but as soon as she tried it on, she loved it. By now, it is her favourite pullover, and she has asked me to look for a similar style in another colour. By the way, my mother is 86 and still a lovely lady in every way.</p> <p>Both of us have worn our dropped shoulder pullovers in various ways, including wearing them under blazers, cardigans and other toppers. None of us have experienced any problems with layering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend#post-2013936 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:28:17 +0000 Irina 2013936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with Angie - love drop shoulders on tops. My shoulders are narrow and I’m 32 DD. I look for structure in the sleeves (not too wide) and prefer a crew neck opening. I’d say try different fabrics and styles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend#post-2013935 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:02:07 +0000 The Cat 2013935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dropped shoulders can look surprisingly great--or not. Difficult to know when you just see them on a hanger or in a picture. You have to try them on. And your eyes might need a little time to adjust to a new-to-you look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend#post-2013932 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 23:01:20 +0000 SarahD8 2013932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's the dropped shoulder sweater I mentioned.</p> <p>Very open neckline, which might be key as LaPed points out.</p> <p>I agree that rolling the sleeves of the blazer you are considering could help create structure, <b>smittie</b>. I think it is just so hard to tell with this style without trying the item on!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend#post-2013924 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 21:17:23 +0000 Angie 2013924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are some dropped shoulder cuts in outfits from last year: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend#post-2013918 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 21:02:52 +0000 Anonymous 2013918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice to catch up, <b>Smittie</b>! &nbsp;Hope you and your family are well. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend#post-2013917 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 21:02:03 +0000 Carla 2013917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My build is similar to that described by SarahD8 - broad shoulders, modest bustline, prominent rib cage, short torso. I find drop shoulder garments add way too much volume around the upper body, and my shoulders keep the fabric from 'collapsing' artistically against my body. I feel like a football linebacker with all that extra volume up top. </p> <p>My feeling about dropped shoulders is that it's lazy tailoring by the designer.</p> <p>Note: this type of garment can be tricky to layer under another - shirts under toppers or jacket/topper under coat - and works better as an outer garment - if it works for your body type. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend#post-2013915 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 20:59:58 +0000 smittie 2013915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie</b> and <b>LaPed</b>: I'm heartened by your responses.<br />The yellow coat you featured has the dropped shoulders and shorter sleeves. I could get the same effect by rolling.</p> <p><b>LaPed </b>- That is interesting about a well-constructed dropped shoulder. I guess that means that all the other dimensions are correct (bust, neck drop, sleeve width), but it's just the top part of the sleeves that is extended. I guess anything labelled 'unisex' would probably not be a well-constructed dropped shoulder.</p> <p><b>Sarahd8</b> - Yes, I could see how dropped shoulders might not work for you. Actually, I can see how they might not work for many!</p> <p><b>Sterling </b>- Haha! Not for you, eh? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend#post-2013881 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 20:24:28 +0000 LaPed 2013881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll also say, I have one crewneck sweater with dropped shoulders and it is trickier for me to style than drop-shoulder toppers or button-fronts because it can result in that "blocky" effect SarahD8 mentions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend#post-2013871 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 19:57:55 +0000 Angie 2013871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>La Ped,</b> HIGH FIVE. My shoulders are narrow, but square, and my chest is regular size. I love the Modern Retro vibe of dropped shoulders. I have some dropped shoulder tops too.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend#post-2013870 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 19:53:05 +0000 SarahD8 2013870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find dropped shoulders very tricky on my body type.<br /> I have a small bust and broad, square shoulders so you'd think they ought to work.<br /> But I also have a wide ribcage and a short torso. So dropped shoulders often turn my torso into a wide, undifferentiated block.<br /> I do have one drop-shoulder sweater that I feel quite fab in. I think it's because the arms are very narrow and it's also fitted at the hip. So that provides the structure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend#post-2013868 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 19:42:20 +0000 LaPed 2013868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll also say, a well-constructed drop shoulder is a thing of beauty if you're a person who enjoys an oversized look. It's quite different from putting on a too-big shirt or jacket, where the shoulders are just bulky and jut out oddly. A good drop shoulder *drapes* and doesn't look like "it's wearing you" so to speak. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend#post-2013866 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 19:37:33 +0000 LaPed 2013866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hah, thumbs up from me! I've actually worn dropped shoulders two days in a row -- a woven shirt and a cotton cardigan. I guess I'm that small-chested, square-shouldered person who can benefit from a loose, easy shoulder. And I think they're a good way to combat too much stiffness, stuffiness or primness in an outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend#post-2013861 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 19:14:35 +0000 Anonymous 2013861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So what I am hearing is avoid at all costs.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend#post-2013764 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:44:45 +0000 Angie 2013764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Smittie</b>, I'm in the minority. LOVE. Very '80s and '60s. My favourite eras.</p> <p>I have three dropped shoulder coats. All cocoon shaped and very roomy. LOVE THEM, and<i> I have narrow shoulders</i>. There has to be sufficient structure on the shoulder neck point, and on the sleeves. Substantial fabric helps too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend#post-2013733 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:10:49 +0000 smittie 2013733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you ladies, and thanks for the laugh <b>Style Fan</b>.<br />Not a lot of love for this, I know.&nbsp;<br />I'll hold off for now, although the lure of the seersucker version is really calling my name.</p> <p>I wish I had free returns. Really, I just want to try it on to see how bad/not bad it really is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend#post-2013538 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 19:02:57 +0000 Sal 2013538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to wear dropped shoulders - I can't remember when it was actually (maybe 90s?)</p> <p>I think this could work on you over a fitted top and skinnies or a dress.&nbsp; The dropped shoulders add a slouchiness which can look cool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend#post-2013521 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 17:51:18 +0000 Anonymous 2013521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hadn't noticed it in particular, but maybe to balance out the bottom half it could work. On me, probably a no. I'd guess it would look like I bought the wrong size. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dropped-shoulder-trend#post-2013520 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 17:50:42 +0000 Style Fan 2013520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will let an expert answer this for you.&nbsp; I am not sure who will look good in this style.</p> <p>I run from dropped shoulders.&nbsp; Run fast.&nbsp; They were big in some decade and I am trying to erase the memory from my mind.&nbsp; Not a good look. &nbsp; </p>