Cold shoulder tops

I'm frightened to say it, but I quite like them. My shoulders are about the only part of my body that look ok, I think.

They are certainly not suitable for "mature ladies".
Perhaps under 20s might wear them.

Time for a wardrobe rethink for me, I reckon.

I quite like them my daughters and granddaughters wear them occasionally, I don't think I would.

I think the idea is that you can show off your tattoos.

I like neither - but then each to her own! Or his - maybe men will start wearing them. I might have to confine myself to my home!

They look better if you call them "Bardot" tops! I guess they've come back due to the obsession with 70's fashion trends.
I don't mind the shoulders showing, it's when you can see the armpits.

I thought "Bardot" tops were off the shoulder tops which can look very glamorous, not tops with either the shoulders cut away, or broad straps above the shoulder then a saggybit at the top of the sleeves.

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Some examples - shoulders like Angelina Jolie do not necessarily come as standard!

But what about bra straps?

I've seen some lovely dresses that are slashed from neck to bum at the back and winter jumpers that have ladders in them. Both no nos just like shoulder holes and short sleeved coats.

I've got one I think it looks smart. It shows a small amount of upper arm rather than shoulder.

Recently I tried on what I thought was a nice long sleeved top, until I realised the sleeves were slashed on the under side. Perfect for revealing the bingo wings.

bingo wings
is that when you wave and call bingo and that underpart flaps??
if so i love it/if not please explain/needing more gigles right now.

giggles

Yes that's exactly it Mimiro although I'm not sure if I have ever played bingo. Doesn't take much to get them flapping though.

Cold shoulder tops can look very good if you are slim. Unfortunately, like the ripped jeans, they are very popular with rather large girls who don't realise that it gives the impression that they are so fat they are bursting out of their clothes.

Oh you are so right Deeda

I can look like I'm bursting out of clothes without any extra help!

I dont only look like it. I am!

Mawbroon I agree they do look dated and that's the problem with fashion.

Great for under 30s who no doubt will throw away after this season and yes you need very firm upper arms.

I took mine back to the shop and reminded myself I'm sadly no youngster anymore ?

Mine only show literally my shoulders. No arms or wings. My shoulders are quite firm!

A fashion best left to teenagers, I have not seen an adult that actually looked good in one of these tops.
Agree with Maw, they look tarty.

I agree with Maw also. They actually became popular last summer but best left to youngsters. Prefer a slightly more elegant timeless look myself.

I really like them and have a few. As already said they only show a small part of the shoulder - except my black one that is like the blue one pictured by Maw. I am not a teenager (far from it) and not slim (18) and I look fine (my husband and daughters would soon comment if I looked awful). So if you like the look of them I say go ahead and get one - we'll all be wrapped up in woolly jumpers soon enough anyway!