The Style Files : Dare To Bare? 

Bare those shoulders, because this season shoulders are the new erogenous zone. Nothing is more in fashion at the moment than bare shoulders. Giving a little “cold shoulder” is completely appropriate right now! From showing them off in strapless dresses, to cold shoulder tops to jumpsuits  as long as they reveal those collarbones – you’ve done the right outfit pick. 

This year's Oscars saw a multitude of Hollywood stars showing off their shoulders in strapless gowns cementing the trend for SS16. The strapless silhouette is also a favourite amoung Colombo’s fashionistas. Shoulders are a very neutral body part that always looks good. Fashion thrown us an age-defying style that offers us a chic way to reveal some flesh and make the most of the latest erogenous zone. Shoulders are sensual in a more sophisticated way. Exposing them is very attractive and womanly, but doesn’t have the same connotations as exposing cleavage or a lot of leg, so it feels a bit more subtle – and this resonates with women of all ages. 

Anoji (left)

Darshi Keerthisena (left)

Ruchira

My favourite way to carry this trend is the off the shoulder top, it allows you to pull off that coveted siren sexy-but-elegant-at-the-same-time look, that really is fashion's holy grail. 

Sarita in Rachael Raj

It's a classic look, one that stylish fashionistas – the girls who always look beautiful but don't bow down to every fickle trend have lauded. It lends a much more refined air to an outfit and gives you an instant fashion update that’s pure class. If you're slipping into a strapless dress make sure the length is midi as that will give a more modern silhouette. A bare shoulder with a sari is another great way to wear the trend. 

Thiyasha

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. It’s elegant and it doesn’t age. No one has bad shoulders. Either slashed to reveal just a peek of shoulder or strapless to reveal full shoulders, looks cool on trend and is perfect for the heat! 

Text by Minoli Ratnayake