Shoulder-Baring Sleeves Are a Must for Late Summer AND Early Fall

August 9, 2021

We’re approaching one of those tricky times of year. You know, when one season is close to ending before another one comes rolling in. The spring to summer evolution is more or less smooth thanks to somewhat common temperatures. But the move from summer to fall can feel more substantial. Especially since temps can go from the 80s down to the 50s without much warning. That’s why it’s high time to embrace shoulder-baring sleeves. Off-the-shoulder sleeves were a big trend when it came to the Fall 2021 collections. Fendi, Khaite and Osman are just some of the brands advocating showing some shoulder. They were spotted on tops and dresses in all sorts of materials. From knits to lighter fare. The extra ventilation means you can wear these pieces in both summer and fall. As fall goes along and it gets noticeably colder, simply slip a cardigan on top to extend the life of the look. Some versions will even allow you to layer a top underneath. Perfect for creating that coveted layered look. Keep reading to discover the most stylish must-buys boasting shoulder-baring sleeves to add to your trans-seasonal wardrobe.

Off the Shoulder Sleeves

Off the Shoulder Sleeves #1

Alex Perry Off-Shoulder Cropped Top, $773 at Farfetch
Off the Shoulder Sleeves #2

Anna Quan Blaise Ribbed-Knit Cotton-Blend Midi Dress, $395 at Moda Operandi
Off the Shoulder Sleeves #3

Nanushka Shani Mauve Cut-Out Stretch-Knit Mini Dress, $165 at Harvey Nichols
Off the Shoulder Sleeves #4

Jacquemus Off-White Le Cardigan Tordu Cardigan, $320 at SSENSE
Off the Shoulder Sleeves #5

Zeynep Arcay Offshoulder Knit Crop Top Fresh Breeze, $650 at Zeynep Arcay
Off the Shoulder Sleeves #6

Alexis Elisabet Cutout Dress With Slit in AZUL, $348 at Neiman Marcus
Off the Shoulder Sleeves #7

Savannah Morrow The Label + Net Sustain Indra Off-the-Shoulder Crinkled Organic Cotton-Gauze Top, $239 at Net-a-Porter
Off the Shoulder Sleeves #8

Bershka Off-the-Shoulder Dress With Crossover Neckline, $45.90 at Bershka
Off the Shoulder Sleeves #9

Nicholas Eleni Dress, $395 at Nicholas
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Andersson Bell Off-White Cut-Off Drape Long Sleeve T-Shirt, $70 at SSENSE
Off the Shoulder Sleeves #11

David Koma Long Sleeve Bra Top, $775 at FWRD
Off the Shoulder Sleeves #12

Lioness South Beach Top, $55.30 at Shopbop
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Isa Boulder Off-White Reality Dress, $452 at SSENSE

As passionate about feminism as she is about fashion, Morgan C. Schimminger spends much of her time writing and editing pieces on everything from celebrity style to the fight to keep funding for Planned Parenthood. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley and a master’s degree in publishing from Rosemont College. Morgan has contributed to a variety of publications, including StyleBakery, Uptown, metro.pop and Sister 2 Sister. Every week for theFashionSpot, she profiles the Top 10 Best Dressed Celebs and provides a daily dose of stylish stars via Look of the Day.