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10 Of The Best Cold-Shoulder Tops


By Marie Kelly
26th May 2016
10 Of The Best Cold-Shoulder Tops

Every style-savvy woman will be giving it the cold-shoulder this summer. Here are ten of the best pieces for a chic and understatedly sexy look.

I really like the clean lines of this top. No frills or flounces, just a strong silhouette.

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Cotton top with sleeves, €120 at bimbaylola.com

Similarly, Cos does that very clever thing of making simplicity look like perfection.

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One-shoulder top, €39 at Cos

A little bit nautical, but not quite maritime. This cute top is perfect paired with denims.

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Off-the-shoulder top, €39 at & Other Stories

Layered frills and thin spaghetti straps add extra sex appeal.

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Off-the-shoulder frill top, €29.95 at Zara

This supremely simple bandage-style top would look fabulous worn with a pair of palazzo pants.

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One-shoulder top, €19.99 at H&M

This gorgeous silk top has a hint of Brigitte Bardot about it.

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Off-the shoulder top in Yarn-dyed silk, €211.76 at jcrew.com

I love this sports luxe piece. Great with jog pants or a chic midi skirt.

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Cold-shoulder top, €52 at topshop.com

These shoulder straps can be worn on or off the shoulders for versatility.

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Bangkok top, €125 at claudiepierlot.com

This sophisticated?top needs nothing other than a pair simple cropped pants to make it sensational.

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Lella silk top with fine lurex stripes, €185 at maje.com

The leopard print gives this top a strong urban vibe.

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Leopard-print cold-shoulder top, €50 at topshop.com