I have to admit when the 70’s trend rolled back around I was one of the first to sigh in despair. Flares, fur collars and cuffs, DENIM? seriously? No thank you. We all know the denim trend won me over in the end, but the rest, I’m still not so sure. So I set myself a little challenge to find something, anything, that I could wear daily and throw on feeling like myself. Where do you start? Well, buy all new trends in black, obviously.
During my trails of a few different items I became completely obsessed with off the shoulder tops. They’re such a nostalgic item for me as they were “the thing” when I was around 7/8 years old and obsessed with the Olsen Twins (nothing changed there – BUT SERIOUSLY HOW HAVE THEY BEEN LIFE LONG STYLE ICONS!? Kudos to them…). Mine was always a tad too big and I’d be hoisting it back in to place regularly. However, this off the shoulder top from ASOS fits perfectly both on and off the shoulders (it sits really naturally on the shoulders which makes coat wearing less of a faff than it looks) and has been worn about six times already since it’s purchase a few weeks back (rest assured it’s also been though the wash a lot too)!
I purchased it from the tall section to avoid things getting too “croppy” – for some reason every retailer under the sun wants to crop things all year round which is just not flattering – and It feels almost timeless when I wear it with jeans and my regular boots and I’ve even purchased similar sets in patterns and colours (COLOURS PEOPLE!!!) just in time for the sun to finally show it’s face for more than two hours. Guess who’s going to have super brown shoulders (and nothing else) by the end of summer!
I feel your pain on the cropped tops, just why? But this one is stunning, and is a lovely take on the 70's.
Annabel ♥
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Loving the off-the-shoulder top! I'm in love with the 70s trend!
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I love the off the shoulder look so much!
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Great idea to ease into a new trend by buying black! You look amazing ❤
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Off the shoulder tops have been an obsession of mine since I was little! Love you take on the 70s trend! I promise, the moment you try on a pair of flares, you'll fall in love. xx
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Really like the hat x
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Love the hat & your hair!
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Need an off-shoulder top for myself. Been also wanting one since I was a kid!
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I love the hat!
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Love the top and I agree the trend isn't my style but I'll find a way myself.
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Can't wait to style this look up when it's a bit warmer x
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I know exactly what you mean every shop has decided crop tops are the way forward 😕 well after my baby (never mind that she is 4 now) I had a 2 year fitness burst and could still look fairly ok in a crop top but after being ill last year and then endless eating over Xmas which I haven't really stopped (gawd I love food!) I don not want to show the world my tummy but shoulders I'm good with lol! They are about the only toned part of me although I may invest in a pair of high waisted flares that would solve both hiding the tummy & the cropped top problem!
Totally agree with you on the croppy front. I really don't know why retaillers make so many crop tops – It's ridiculous. I don't want to see peoples midriff & I;m sure people don't want to see mine. Ha. You look great! Love this style of shirt.
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I love your top, so slowly and beautiful!
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I agree that I never really go overboard with trends, simply because they are just passing 'trends' and are so temporary, but I do love how certain 70's inspired outfits look. You've done it so subtly, I love it! 🙂
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I'm not ashamed to say that my primary school years involved a lot of Olsen twin inspired purchases. I think I had a couple of these styles too. I was the same, as a short girl hearing the 70's was back isn't the best news. As good as flares can look on taller girls it isn't the same on someone under 5"2. But this is a really grown up way to wear the 70s & Olsen style and I love the hat too!
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You look lovely with this look! So elegant!
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Love this look, I'm obsessed with floppy hats! I wish it wasn't so windy that I could actually wear mine out of the house though…
Always, Alice x
The Olsen Twins just never fail in the style department.. gotta love them!
You look gorgeous!
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I'm really enjoying off the shoulder tops right now! I also remember my obsession last time round with the olsen twins! X
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Love this look on you!
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So pretty!
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So very pretty on you! 🙂
I love this top, I've been looking for one like this for ages now! x
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This looks lovely, not normally my "style" but I think I may have to reevaluate now!
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that hat looks amazing on you!!!
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This is probably one of the items I'll get behind from the 70's trend, and I agree, why does everything have to be cropped?
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Love this hat!
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Love the hat and the top is really pretty too. 🙂 x
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I've been wanting an off-shoulder/gypsy top for aaaaaages, they look so nice for Spring and Summer; I think showing a bit of shoulder is so nice for a change
Lauren x
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Yes the olsen twins I totally remember they always had these on in the so little time episodes!
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Olsen twins are style gods, everyone should wear these!
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You look stunning!- the off shoulder top really suits you 🙂
great post and loving your blog <3
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I love that top, and the hat really suits you!
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You look gorgeous! I like off-shoulder tops too, I think they're quite flattering 🙂
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I love that hat! Can I ask where your watch is from? I've been looking for one like that for about a month and I can't decide… It's lovely anyway!
Alice xxx
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Love your top, it looks perfect for warmer weather! 🙂
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This is a beautiful look on you! Loving the hat!
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Beautiful look! I just bought an off the shoulder top today – I am eight year old, Olsen obsessed nostalgic too – Passport to Paris, what a classic!ha
You suit the 70s look so well! Nobody would tell you aren't a huge fan of it haha x
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Love your style! Wide brimmed fedoras look lovely on you.
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I already loved this outfit when you where wearing it in your vlog but it looks even prettier in combination with the hat! ☺
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I love the off the shoulder trend! x
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I think there are ways to subtly 'rock' (I hate that phrase but it'll have to do) a trend, and you've totally hit the nail on the head with this one. I love the stroppy cold shoulder floaty top from ASOS you mentioned a few months ago (I purchased in both black and white!) and love this one too, along with the super cool hat.
Part of me is loving the A-Line, button up skirts I keep seeing everywhere at the moment, but another part knows my Mum will go on non-stop about how she used to have a skirt identical to it in the 70s! Basically, similar to how I felt about Birkenstock's last year!
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Your hair looks fabulous in these pictures! xx
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I really struggled with the seventies trend too! The more I see it the more I love it though, although I'm still not convinced by the flares… Love your outfit Suzie! x
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Great post! Really like the interpretation you've taken on the trend. Personally, I won't be sporting a floral top with a suede skirt, but I might be able to rock this look!
Emily x
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I sometimes kick myself for ever getting rid of clothes! I had a top just like this back in the day! Looks so lovely on you with that hat.
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Already logging in on the site to buy it! Such a cute piece, thanks for sharing.
Céline xx
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Love the hat!
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I'm the total opposite, I LOVE the 70s trend. I think the 70s were such an individualistic decade where anything was beautiful. I think that our new insight on fashion could take the 70s trend to a whole new level. That said, I love your outfit.
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I absolutely adore the outfit and you're twist on the 70's trend. I may have to buy that hat!
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I adore the off the shoulder look, I think it looks great!
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I come across so many nice tops and jumpers that I'd happily wear, but then I realise they're cropped and put them straight back on the rail – so annoying haha
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Love love love the off-shoulder top, really suits you!
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Top looks stunning on you!!! x
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Black dress is so beautiful,and love the black dress. Fashion,stunning
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Love your style.
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Hey Suzie, I'm loving this relaxed look. You look so feminine in that black hat 🙂
Let me just say that I have a complete obsession with hats. These floppy hats but stars in my eyes. I even have a pinterest board full of them. You look stunning in your off-the shoulder top! Love it!
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That top is lovely! 🙂
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Love this! The photos on your blog are always so lovely .
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The off shoulder trend can be quite cute if you find the right items of clothing, and I think you wear it really well! My favourite are the "Bardot" style tops, with clear cuts – on tops or dresses, they can look really feminine and pretty!
Julia x
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Oh I do love this outfit ! Great choice !
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