Ever thought jackets slipping off your shoulder would actually become a runway trend? We’ve seen the cold shoulder tops and now even the jackets are coming off creating an effortless look. The ‘arm candy’ style of wearing jackets is creating the new summer wave. It creates an ‘undone’ style statement where one side of the jacket hangs loosely on the upper arm. It wasn’t until Kim Kardhashian and other celebs like Hailey Baldwin and Ariana Grande stepped out taking the trend to a whole new level. Natasha Tyagi, a Bengaluru-based designer says, “Nothing is sexier than a bare shoulder. This trend keeps you comfortable with an anti-fit top or jacket. It works like a perfect trend for Bengaluru weather.” You can carry this trend when you’re on a transit or on your way for a brunch or college. The whole thing about throwing your jacket over your shoulders is about being ready to swing in the street style.
The slung style is a great way to flaunt the colours and textures of your outfit. Babita Jaishankar, a style consultant tells us how to carry this trend. “Wear these jackets in cotton or other breezy fabrics during summer to keep you cool and also protect you from the sun. If you’re planning to wear this style during monsoon then opt for waterproof fabrics or denim.” A lot of people seem to be carrying this trend with denim for a stylish look. Shalini Chopra, a fashion blogger who has personally carried this trend with an over-sized boyfriend denim jacket says, “Scrunch sleeves of your boyfriend jacket and pair it with professional pieces. I suggest styling it with track pants and a t-shirt for a fashion-forward look.” She also suggests ditching the accessories and opting for a good pair of sneakers or shoes instead.
While there are myriad ways of sporting this trend there are also ways of one going completely wrong with it. Pairing it with the wrong kind of clothes underneath can make you look like a fashion blunder. Natasha who feels overdoing the trend might kill it says, “Do not force the trend on yourself if you are uncomfortable, because it’s about being comfortable and feeling good. Also make sure you don’t try it with a tight fitted jacket.” For the denim look, again keep the spotlight only on the jacket. Shalini tells us how one can go wrong with the denim look. “It is not advisable to carry the double denim look. If you’re confident enough to team your denim jacket with some jeans, make sure the jeans are a darker shade. One thing to remember while pulling off denim, is that you have to wear it with confidence and pride.”
— Ritika Raheja
