Shopping For : Off The Shoulder Tops

Have you been bitten by the off-the-shoulder bug like me? I have not been able to get enough of the shoulder-baring silhouette this summer, purchasing a few options and making a few myself (such as the style seen above). An off shoulder top highlights the collarbones in a flattering way while also being super comfortable and flow-y. It's like wearing sweatpants that are actually attractive...or something like that.

I've rounded up a few of my favorite off-the-shoulder tops so that you can get one before the summer ends. And since no one wants to pay too much for a trendy piece, all the options I have selected are under $100. A few are even under $30! Here are a few ways I have worn the style.

with tailored black shorts
with casual jean shorts
in the form of a printed dress
again, with jean shorts (as seen above)

Click below for my picks!

Summertime Gingham

Top : Emily Farina (similar, similar) / Hat : Ace of Something (similar, similar) / Jean Shorts : Forever21 (similar) / Bag : Loeffler Randall / Bandana : Thrift Store (similar) / Sandals : Sam Edelman

[Scroll to the bottom of the post for more links to re-create my look]

Happy belated 4th of July everyone! I hope your weekend was filled with fun, relaxation, celebration and happiness. I spent my weekend north of the city at a friend's lake house. It was so nice to get away from the crowded and smelly city streets and enjoy fresh air and nature. 

Gingham Shorts

Top : Anthropologie / Shorts : Emily Farina / Bag : Madewell / Shoes : Loeffler Randall / Sunglasses : Beijing purchase, similar / Fitbit Alta

We were up early on Saturday and took advantage of the opportunity to go to brunch at one of our favorite East Village restaurants, Mud, before the crowds got too bad. Gingham is everywhere right now so I pulled out my black gingham shorts for an easy, casual look.