Off the Shoulder Dress

The off shoulder dresses first made their appearance during the early 1550s in the form of Tudor gowns, which was not exactly like the modern version of the off the shoulder dress. Instead the Tudor gown had long sleeves that reached till the wrists, but they just about managed to begin their decent from the very edge of the shoulders. This design created quite the stir in the so-called conservative French society, it was initially dawned only by aristocratic women who had a pedigree and a taste for high fashion and class. Though soon enough, this fashion trend spread like wildfire and went on to become a fairly common sight among ladies from all sects of society.

The off shoulder dresses has evolved much, and has somehow remained a yet still classic and sensual garment. Every century since then has seen its likes in one variation or the other, but it became main stream only during the 19th century, when women gained more freedom and security to express their independent and strong personalities through the dresses they wore. During the 'Flower Era' or the age of the Hippies, the off shoulder dress and the bell bottoms gained popularity unlike any other period. The dress had its own point to prove for the freedom it offered from rules and regulations, so to speak metaphorically. This is also the time when the off shoulder mini dress was introduced, and इट्स appeal affected youngsters and adults, much like a sonic boom!

Bringing you back to modern times, off shoulder dresses are today a necessity of every women's wardrobe. Forget about all the stuff you might have read, about only women with specific body type can carry this style off. Pay no heed to bad rubbish! Here are some of the patterns that are a hot favorite these days.