V-necks, scoop-necks and collarless blouses are great as they divert the attention toward your collarbones and chest area instead. Most sleeves look great on the body, for example fitted sleeves, raglans and loose and long dolman sleeves can make shoulders appear smaller.
What to avoid wearing If you have broad shoulders?
Don’t choose very fitted blazers and jackets that only add to the definition of your shoulders. Don’t cinch the waist of your dresses and skirts–it’ll draw attention to the inverted triangle shape you’re trying to avoid. Don’t wear spaghetti straps. If you want to wear a tank top, choose one with wider straps.
How can I reduce the appearance of my broad shoulders?
Tips For Smaller-Appearing Shoulders
- Do: Try wearing a V-neck.
- Don’t: Wear strapless dresses and tops.
- Do: Wear full skirts and wide-leg pants.
- Don’t: Wear clothes with shoulder embellishments.
- Do: Go for a slightly oversize or loose jackets and blazers that hit at your hips.
- Don’t: Wear a dress with a cinched waist.
Do off the shoulder tops look good on broad shoulders?
In general, avoid wearing off-the-shoulder and boat necklines. These style necklines can be tricky to wear when you have broad shoulders, because it can bring too much focus to your shoulder area which can lend to them appearing even broader, creating lack of balance within your body shape.
Are wide shoulders genetic?
Shoulder width can be changed to a certain degree. You can’t change your bone structure, which is determined mostly by genetics. This includes the width of the collarbones, an important part of shoulder width. However, you can build up and develop muscular shoulders.
What is the best neckline for broad shoulders?
Halter/High Neck: The Halter neckline features wide straps that wrap around the back of the neck, or a high neck with deep armholes. Both look best on a broad shoulder bride or taller woman above 5’7″ and above. Scoop: The Scoop neckline is U-Shaped and has a universally flattering classic look.
