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A new take on the popular Off the Shoulder Top

May 9, 2016

This off the shoulder top (with knotted sleeves) has been popping up every where. The very first time I saw it was on the beautiful Arielle from Something Navy last summer. She wore it in the minty baby blue color and of course as gorgeous as she is, the top was styled so effortlessly chic. Gosh I wish I was fabulous like her!

After that, I’ve seen other colors of this top everywhere in the fashion blogging world, and you might have seen it before as well: in baby blue color, denim color, dark denim color, grey, white. But mostly, the top is worn in a similar way how she wore it: with leggings, or skinny jeans. And I won’t lie, I did try to wear the same top but in dark denim with skinny white jeans, trying to re-create Arielle’s look, but I did not pull off that look well and I will tell you why.

If you’re a regular reader of With Love Lily Rose, you’d know I’ve said this about 178 times that I’m such a petite that any tunic top, including this one will never look good on me, worn in a traditional way. Tunic length tops make me look short, and I feel like my whole body is just lost under there especially when it’s loose fitting as well. And so, I had to come up with some way to wear this gorgeous off the shoulder, I mean I love the sleeve details! I think it’s such a fun piece to wear, maybe I could even wear it as a dress, no kidding lol.

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So my take on styling this one is to tuck it in a high waisted skirt. I think it helps a lot making me not look so little. Let me know what you think of this look and my take on styling this top a little different on how you’ve seen it styled before. If you’ve worn this top as well differently than Arielle or me, please do share, I’d love to know other creative ways I could style this fun top!

Shop this look here, this top is $24 and perfect if you’re packing for vacation, or looking for a fun piece to wear this summer!

Top: (c/o) Make Me Chic (under $25) || Skirt: Express {old} || Shoes: Steve Madden || Sunnies: ASOS || Bag: Rebecca Minkoff || Lipstick: MAC (So Chaud)

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  1. katelynchef says

    really pretty Lily, off-the shoulder tops are everywhere it seems…love the backdrop of your photo-shoot too! Have a happy week!-Katelyn
    ~theyellowspectacles.com

  6. The Style Contour says

    Lily, I love the way you’ve styled your top in a way that works for you and your frame! I love the way it looks paired with the bandage skirt and I’m sure many would not have thought of pairing them together, I know I wouldn’t, so this look really inspires me! I love Arielle, too, but the truth is, you’re just as fabulous in my book! Thanks so much for sharing, I just may need to get this top now 🙂 I hope you’re having the best start to your week so far!

    XO,

    Jalisa
    http://www.thestylecontour.com

  7. Radi says

    Love this girlie and pretty outfit. The details on the sleeves of the top are really something and this off the shoulder look is just flawless.
    Happy week ahead!

    fashionradi.blogspot.com

  12. darlingdearestblog says

    I love how you have this styled! I have the grey version, and while I’m not quite petite, I love it tucked in too! I’m a fan of it with midi skirts:) Love this shade of it on you!
    Emily
    Darling, Dearest

  14. Kasie Chelanne says

    This style top is definitely harder to pull off on a petite frame. Pairing it with a close fitting high waisted skirt is a genius idea. You’re totally just as fabulous as Arielle!

  16. Esther says

    It might be weird, but actually this is the first time I’ve seen this top, maybe I’ve been living under a rock or something haha 🙂 I’m in love with this top and the way you styled it is gorgeous!!! You look absolutely stunning!

    xo, Esther

    http://bubblesther.com

  20. Darlene says

    you always have the perfect styling! I love how you match everything. And for $25 thats a good deal! I might need a shopping soon for a shoulder!

    And P.S Im such a fan of your beautiful blog! looking forward on the next posts!

    http://www.thenewgirl.me

  27. yuliaivanova2015 says

    This is such a great idea, Lily! If I am going to find my perfect off-the-shoulder top this summer, I will definitely tuck it in a skirt or jeans. I am very petite, too, so I use this trick with my shirts and t-shirts almost every time:) It definitely helps. Thank you so much for sharing and have a great day!

    Yuliannova

  31. Aldora says

    Oh wow! You look so FAB in the off-shoulders top! And I have a similar camel colored shoes too! Have an amazing week Lily 🙂

    Love, Aldora

  39. Anjelique says

    I absolutely LOVE how you’ve styled this off the shoulder top Lily, it really suits you!
    I always find these types of tops hard to wear because I feel like I can’t really move my arms properly!

    X

    Anjelique

    http://www.anjelique.com.au | snapchat: anjeliquetv

  41. Chelsea says

    Lily- you look stunning in blue- definitely one of my favorite posts yet. You are so sexy yet classy and well put together! XOXO

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