Off the shoulder: 23 ways to work the trend

Off the shoulder dresses and tops are this year's key silhouette.
Not sure what to wear for your big Friday night out? Just give 'em the cold shoulder, like these ladies.
It's official: shoulders are officially IN, and showing them off has become cool. From straight up strapless numbers to one-shouldered dresses and cut-out pieces, there are plenty of ways to rock this trend.
Take a look at some of our favourite looks below, from Lily James to Alexa Chung...
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Getty ImagesJourdan Dunn works a twisted take on an off-the-shoulder shirt.
Rex FeaturesKendall Jenner works a striped off-the-shoulder dress at the Fendi couture show.
PA PhotosEven Duchess Kate has joined the cold shoulders look, wearing a Barbara Casasola white dress.
Rex FeaturesLucy Hale works a pretty off-the-shoulder blouse with jeans - a perfect day-to-night look.
Rex FeaturesKourtney Kardashian opts for a shoulder-baring cropped top and high-waisted trousers.
Rex FeaturesWoah, Emily. Just woah. We love this navy off the shoulder dress on her.
Rex FeaturesTo a screening of her new film Confirmation, Kerry kept her shoulders bare in this Brandon Maxwell dress.
Rex FeaturesOlivia Palermo braved cold shoulders at Paris Fashion Week attending the H&M show. We love her gothic take on the look.
Getty ImagesAlexa Chung wore a number of cold shoulder-inspired ensembles at fashion week SS16. This simple look is one of our favourites.
Rex FeaturesJessica Biel worked the trend in a really pretty way while out in Los Angeles. Also, can we talk about her awesome clutch?
Getty ImagesRooney Mara, the queen of red carpet dressing, loves a good off-the-shoulder style. She sported this black high-shine dress at an awards ceremony recently.
GettyAt the 2016 BAFTA awards, Rooney's love of shoulder-less dresses struck again. We love this nude number.
Getty ImagesUltra babe Dakota Johnson shows you can rock the trend if you're not much of a dress person. Just one question though, how do you move in this top, Dakota?!
SplashWhile we're not all graced with abs like
Kendall Jenner, it doesn't mean we can't wear a cool off-the-shoulder crop top.
Getty ImagesOlivia Palermo is another star who loves a good shoulder-less top. Here she is working the look during the day time...
Rex Features... and during the evening.
GettyAt the 2016 GRAMMYs, Taylor Swift wowed us all in this bold red and pink two-piece.
Getty ImagesThe Danish Girl star Alicia Vikander opted for a very subtle off-the-shoulder look here. The pretty satin dress looks perfect with her pared-down makeup.
Getty ImagesEmma Roberts's two-piece is brave yet incredibly chic. Can we borrow your outfit, Emma?
GettyHailey Baldwin absolutely wins in the style stakes with this simple LBD.
PA PhotosChloe Moretz opted for a black sheer number recently.
Getty ImagesLily James looks like pure perfection on the red carpet in this grey and black striped co-ord.
Getty ImagesNot brave enough to bare both shoulders? Follow Sienna Miller's lead and show off one!
PAEmma Watson shows cold shoulders don't have to be girly - just check out her monochrome outfit.

