off shoulder

Sleeves hanging low

Off shoulder describes a style of garment—typically a top, dress, or blouse—designed to expose the shoulders and collarbone while the fabric drapes below them: She wore an off-shoulder top to the party.

The neckline sits across the upper arms rather than at or above the shoulders.

Also written as off-the-shoulder when used as an adjective before a noun: an off-the-shoulder wedding gown.

Related
  • bareLacking any covering
  • necklineGarment's upper opening
  • sleeveGarment's arm portion
  • blouseLoose-fitting upper garment
  • dressSkirted one-piece garment

romantic · flirty · collarbone · skin · summer · elegant · draped · ruffle · peasant · bohemian · boho chic · sexy · evening · feminine · wedding guest · exposed · flowing · cocktail

Categories
Opposites
shoulder coverage

off shoulderlong sleeve

Garment arm to wrist

full coverage · high neck · turtleneck · mock neck · crew neck

neckline/strap style

off shoulderhigh neckline

Garment edge at throat

buttoned-up · mandarin collar · boat neck · collared · halter

Family

shoulder, offing, offish, shoulders, shouldered, shouldering

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G