Say Hello to the Best Off-the-Shoulder Dresses

Nothing says summer like an off-the-shoulder dress. Perfect for strap-free sun-tanning (ideal if you’re lucky enough to be exploring the windy roads of a sleepy village in Greece or Italy), it’s a neckline that’s also chic enough to see you through an English country wedding in style. It also doesn’t discriminate when it comes to age; anyone can flash a bit of shoulder without feeling self-conscious.

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(Image credit: @fashionmenow; ON LUCY WILLIAMS: Urban Outfitters dress)

The Bardot-style silhouette has become so prolific that we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to cuts and finishes this season. There’re the unapologetically beach-worthy mini dresses in crisp white-and-blue cotton, embellished with a hint of embroidery and a must for every summer suitcase. Then there’re the dressier printed versions designed to straddle city heatwaves and more formal gatherings closer to home. And let’s not forget the generously ruffled offerings that, when imagined in red, evoke the glamour of Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. In short, there’s an off-the-shoulder frock to suit every personality.

Shop your ultimate off-the-shoulder dress in our edit of the best below.

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