Asymmetric & off shoulder

Off-shoulder tops and items with an asymmetrical effect are the easiest way to make an outfit exciting this season. That slanted line naturally draws attention without you having to do anything. So there’s no need for a busy print or a stack of accessories. It works with everything already hanging in your closet, and that’s exactly why you need it.

Bare shoulders are nothing new. But what’s different now is that the trend has split into two directions. Alongside the classic off-the-shoulder top with both shoulders exposed, there’s now the asymmetric version: one bare shoulder, a single strap, or a neckline that runs diagonally across your collarbone.

And that asymmetry hasn’t stayed limited to tops. Designers have carried the diagonal line through to the rest of the outfit. Skirts and dresses with an angled hem, shorter on one side, perhaps even with lace detailing at the bottom. Blazers that overlap diagonally at the front and fasten with a single button. And even jeans with a crossover effect.

An asymmetric piece isn’t something you wear twice and then forget about. It does the exact opposite: it makes what you already own feel new again. With just one off-the-shoulder or asymmetric top, you can easily create three or four looks. And that’s easy to do, because this trend is practically impossible to miss this season.

Start with the off-shoulder top if you want to keep things understated. A neutral shade or one of this season’s colors, such as butter yellow or olive green, with jeans, and you’re done. It works surprisingly well for weekdays: it feels like a basic, but it doesn’t look like one. For the office, throw a blazer over it and leave it open so your neckline remains visible.

Want to incorporate the asymmetrical effect into your outfit in a different way? Choose a dress or skirt with an angled hem and keep your top simple. A plain top or a fine knit is enough. Another great option is a pair of crossover jeans. Pair them with a basic top and you’ll create an effortless look. For a dinner date or wedding, a one-shoulder dress is the easiest choice. Wear it with your favorite jewelry and you’ll have a look that needs nothing else.

An asymmetrical blazer is the most wearable option in the lineup and also the edgiest. The diagonal overlap creates a visual effect at your waist, so simply wear it closed: over a top or on bare skin, with wide-leg jeans underneath. One outfit that takes you from desk to drinks without having to change a thing.

Going all out? Layer the effects. An one-shoulder top with a skirt featuring an angled hem, for example. For festivals and parties, choose an asymmetrical satin dress and keep the rest simple, because the shape is already the eyecatcher.

Two styles, endless outfits. Whether you go for an off-shoulder top or an asymmetrical dress or skirt, the possibilities are endless. Shop the entire asymmetric & off-shoulder collection from Most Wanted and find your new favorite.