The cutout shoulder, a.k.a. peep shoulder to some is a favorite among a lot of females. It’s a detail that is sexy because it’s skin-baring, but at the same time, camouflages what needs to be hidden – bulging arms.
These two “benefits” make cutout shoulder detailed dresses and tops a staple in every women’s closets.
Treatment of the detail generally follows a circular pattern, but this season, we’re seeing a different kind of cutout shoulder on the scene – sleeker, edgier, and slimmer than its rounded predecessor, as can be seen on the shoulders of these LWDs from Mason by Michelle Mason and Kimberly Taylor:
Mason by Michelle Mason Cutout Shoulder Dress, $308
Kimberly Taylor Kylie Dress With Cutout Shoulders, $395
What do you think of this new treatment? Evidently, there is less skin exposed and the silhouette of the detail follows a triangular pattern. Can you appreciate it? Do you still think it’s sexy? Or would you rather stick with the old, tried, and tested?
This new cutout shoulder is undoubtedly fresh and offers a different flavor into a look, but we seriously think it won’t be as flattering as the original peep shoulder. In fact, it might just even do the opposite.
But if you’d love to give it a try, feel free to grab any of the white dresses featured here from Shopbop. Enjoy your new look!