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Taking Risks with an Asymmetrical, Deconstructed Cold Shoulder!

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Wednesday, 12 July 2017 / Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Rants and Random Thoughts, Style & Beauty

Taking Risks with an Asymmetrical, Deconstructed Cold Shoulder!

I have been a fan of the cold shoulder for 18 months, ever since I bought a lovely grey sweater which I have worn almost to death.

I fancied myself as quite daring; I certainly hadn’t seen anyone over 50 of my acquaintance sporting one. And it got the seal of approval from the stylist daughter, so all was good. You see, it is easy to wear, you expose the shoulders and you can still wear a normal bra (by normal, I mean one with straps). I have lovely shoulders, according to GG, and combined with the long sleeves as in the photo below, it is not too flirty for a woman of a certain age!

GG voiced his approval too, declaring undying love for this glimpse of skin, so this year I purchased another cold-shoulder in a lovely navy from Hobbs. Still staying within the realms of decency, there is only a small section on show.

But last week, in what some people might call a rush of blood to the head, I went the whole hog and bought into the asymmetrical trend and exposed an entire shoulder blade, clavicle and breastbone, in a red and white striped shirt from Topshop, of all places. I hadn’t been into Topshop in about 12 years (since the stylist daughter worked there while she was in college) and I hadn’t bought anything from there in twenty years.

I just wandered in for a little browse and, lo and behold, I saw this vision of a bold, reddish (not sure of the exact colour), striped shirt which looked a little like a normal shirt, but deconstructed. In other words, it looked like the bad fairy or a child had taken it apart and put it back together, but had not got it exactly right. I tried it on and even though I or it looked a bit lop-sided, I decided that I could make it work. So reader, I bought it, a bargain at  €40.

The first problem was the bra.  A strapless bra was resurrected from the bottom of my underwear drawer and eventually I was poured into it. Now I remembered why I have avoided them; God they are uncomfortable. Seemingly, it needs to be tight so it does not slip down. Going bra-less is not an option for a double-D woman of a certain age! Alternative suggestions will be truly welcome.

So here it is (above) with jeans heading out to dinner with friends and also tucked in with black jeans (below).

Having decided to be a little more playful and experimental with my clothes and not get stuck in a rut, I will now and again go outside my comfort zone and take risks. I imagine not everyone will like it, but my Instagram photo (put up earlier today) suggests that many did.

So, if you feel like taking a few risks with your fashion, the asymmetrical, deconstructed (in other words off-kilter) shirt trend is an option. Go on, take a risk. Next blog post is about stripes so back to playing safe!

 

Tagged under: cold shoulder, fashion risks, hobbs, topshop

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9 Comments to “ Taking Risks with an Asymmetrical, Deconstructed Cold Shoulder!”

  1. Jan Wild says :Reply
    July 13, 2017 at 7:11 am

    I love this on you Hilda but not for me because BRA! I hate strapless bras with every fibre of my being and I know I would spend all my time tugging and trying to get comfortable (which is of course impossible). Stick on cups perhaps? x

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      July 19, 2017 at 9:35 am

      Yes Jan that is a huge problem. I am not a fan either…. I do not know the answer. Buying bras now is a pain anyway….

  2. Deborah Stinedurf says :Reply
    July 16, 2017 at 4:31 pm

    This is absolutely the prettiest top Hilda, and you look fabulous wearing it! I’m so glad you’re stepping out of your comfort zone! I’m not sure about shipping rates to Ireland, but American Eagle has the absolute best bralettes for the busty girls among us. The lacy straps look pretty peeking out of off the shoulder tops and I also just picked up two strapless bralettes that hold the girls in place, stay up pretty well and are super comfortable. 🙂
    Debbie
    http://www.fashionfairydust.com

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      July 19, 2017 at 9:33 am

      Thanks Laurie. I think there may be an American Eagle opening over here soon. I will check them out and my daughter is often over so I will get her to purchase. Thank you xxx

  3. Laurie says :Reply
    July 16, 2017 at 5:05 pm

    How fabulous! I bet you’re well pleased that you took the risk to buy. I think it looks great xx
    http://www.vanityandmestyle.com

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      July 19, 2017 at 8:23 am

      Thank you so much Laurie. Tes I love it…it certainly stands out.

    2. Hilda says :Reply
      July 28, 2017 at 11:16 am

      Thanks so much Laurie..I have been slow in checking my comments..need to be more disciplined.

  4. Rosemary Davis says :Reply
    August 6, 2017 at 1:15 pm

    Hilda,
    You look amazing in this off shoulder top. Plus, it is so unique. A new look to classic shirt top. FYI: personal experience with the bra issue, I have recently found a huge variety of the little bralettes at my local Target. I find myself not wanting to wear any other bras this summer. So very comfortable and they do the job with tops that are not to snug fitting.

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      August 23, 2017 at 9:10 am

      Thanks Rosemary..someone else mentioned Target too.

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