The off-the-shoulder neckline, or for those more intimate, the gypsy neckline, is a key piece for incredible summer looks!
The off-the-shoulder neckline is back in fashion trends. Furthermore, this type of neckline is a classic, bringing lightness and elegance. The neckline can be used in several different ways. Whether going out with friends or even at a party, the attire is more formal. With jeans, in a dress or even with cold textures. This neckline can certainly be considered a wild card!
This type of style is also known as a gypsy neckline. This is because its rise took place between the 1960s and 1970s. In this way, the neckline rose alongside the hippie movement and gypsies. Gypsies typically wear this type of neckline. However, for European haute couture, its name is Bardot neckline. Furthermore, the name is in honor of the French actress Brigitte Bardot, who popularized the play there.
This wild piece combines with several other fashion elements and you will get to know them now! However, it is worth remembering that, as it highlights the chest and adds a fresh air to the look, this piece is essential at this time of year! Before we get to the looks, let’s learn a little more about the history of the piece. Let’s go!
History and influence of shoulder to shoulder
World fashion, dictated mainly by Europe here in the West, began to change significantly during the Victorian era. This era happened during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when all areas of our lives were changing. Women’s lives were also changing, as they acquired more and more rights. Therefore, nothing more natural than fashion and the way women express themselves evolve together, right?
More and more women were able to be more confident with their bodies. This way, necklines started to appear, here and there. The off-the-shoulder neckline, which here in Brazil is known as “gypsy”, had its birth in the 1960s and 1970s, when hippies were at their peak. Hippies, along with gypsies, ended up popularizing this style. Furthermore, French actress Brigitte Bardot finished cementing the look’s popularity. The piece is named after her in Europe, being referred to as the “Bardot neckline”.
Currently, the piece is a favorite of another European personality: the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton. As it is a piece considered daring, as it shows off the shoulders and chest, the Duchess caused a stir when she started wearing this style. Before Kate, the last royal to show off both arms in a dress was our favorite princess: Diana, Princess of Wales. Therefore, it is possible to see how a good joker piece never goes out of fashion, persisting in its influence in current times.
How to wear an off-the-shoulder neckline?
This piece shows its versatility when it is possible to use it in different fabrics. Silk, leather, mesh, satin, velvet, among others, can be included in this piece. Furthermore, the combinations and occasions for use are also diverse. Furthermore, implementation in everyday life is also possible, creating looks with jeans and light jackets for quick outings with friends. Let’s see some looks?
Flea
With pants
Dresses
Version with straps
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