Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt's guide to acing off-shoulder dressing 

When it comes to achieving a look that is equal parts bold and feminine, few shapes speak louder than an off-the-shoulder neckline. Brigitte Bardot to Marilyn Monroe, the allure of the clavicle baring style is lost on none. From at-home shoots to promotional events, the best dressed names on the block have embraced the off-shoulder trend and made it their own.

Before the pandemic, Katrina Kaif was seen in a sheer white dress with puffy sleeveless and an off-shoulder neckline that is a knockout choice for date nights. On the other end of the spectrum was Alia Bhatt in a full-sleeved leather top featuring a ruffled, clavicle-baring neckline that added a that added a flirty touch to the leather look. Meanwhile, Deepika Padukone kept things playful in a polk dotted dress by Paul and Joe Paris for an event in New Delhi. Sara Ali Khan has worn the neckline in multiple iterations till date. The actor picked a white off-shoulder crop top by Bambah while promoting Love Aaj Kal, and stepped out in a nude dress for an event in the city. 

If you thought the lockdown would dampen the popularity of the trend, think again. As the pandemic began, off-shoulder ensembles made it to A-listers' off-duty ensembles. Celebrities like Alaya F and Samantha Akkineni upgraded their at-home ensembles with feminine blouses—while the former picked an off-shoulder floral blouse for shooting a video, the latter went for a tropical leafy print for a shot by her pool. Kylie Jenner's take on the trend is to be bookmarked for when you're on a vacation next. The beauty mogul picked a sheer pink off-shoulder dress from Jacquemus’s new collection; perfect for a cover-up. Need more inspiration? Scroll through our edit to take a look at how Bollywood’s leading ladies and fashion influencers have worn the romantic neckline.

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