March | 2017 | Talking Trends

By far, the most significant summer trend this season is the myriad of shoulder bearing tops. Ladies, it is time to show your shoulders. The great news is that we women can heartily accept this trend because, for most of us, the shoulders are one of our best features. They don’t show fat, and bearing them draws attention upward toward your face rather than downward.

There are a myriad of options for shoulder bearing from the cold shoulder top that has cut outs at the shoulder to the off the shoulder top that is worn down on the arms One of the biggest issues with tops that show the whole shoulder area is the question of a bra. Many women are just not willing to go bra-less and, let’s face it, strapless bras leave a lot to be desired. With all the fiddling and re-positioning that has to happen, it is high maintenance fashion. Personally, I’d just rather not.

If you feel this way too, may I suggest a bandeau (see picture below). These little fashion wonders are a great option. They are essentially a spandex style strapless band that is lined and goes around your bust area. They work as a solution for any top that cannot be worn with a traditional bra. We have bandeaus from Nikibiki at our store that are one size and just stretch to fit. My guess is they will not work for large busted women, but if you are an A cup to a C cup, they should work just fine.

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If you are D cup or larger, you may be stuck wearing a strapless bra to get the support you need. I like the strapless bras that have the ability to add clear plastic straps. These essentially disappear against your skin while still providing the stability of a strap. One other option is to use the Silicone Cover Ups from Hollywood Fashion. We have sold these in the store and have had great customer feedback about them. These cover ups are silicone pads that stick to the front of your nipple area to cover it so you have the confidence to go bra-less.

Thus, don’t let the issue of a bra keep you from trying out the seasons hottest trends. Give these three solutions a try until you find one that works for you, and make sure you bare those shoulders this season.

I’ve just returned from market week in Las Vegas. While there, I saw several key trends repeated over and over again across many manufacturers. I wanted to take just a minute to highlight them to you. These are the key trends for summer 2017, you will want to look for and buy.

Embroidered denim: I saw a lot of denim embellished with large and colorful floral embroidery. Floral prints are a huge trend too (see below) so this offers a way to make denim seem special while highlighting an important trend.
Off the Shoulder Tops: It is all about bearing your shoulders this season. The total off the shoulder style looks great on, and is a wonderful summer look. Don’t let fear over how to wear a bra with this style dissuade you. Use a bandeaux (bra like cami) to make this style wearable and comfortable.
The One Shoulder: I also saw a lot of tops that had an asymmetrical one shoulder design like this little number in yellow. Again, a bandeaux cami will solve the problem of not being able to wear a bra.
The Collar: Everything from dresses to tops were embellished with a collar style detail that goes all the way around your neck. My guess is it won’t be for everyone, but the style looks really cute and it is new and fun.
The Floral: Floral prints were everywhere. If you are a girly girl at heart, this is your season. Gone are the military and utilitarian styles, and florals are queen. You’ll see everything this season from small petite prints like the one above to larger and bolder floral prints.