I like to think of myself as a strong-willed person, but if I’m being really honest, I’m a sucker for pretty things. As much as I’d like to save money and not fill my wardrobe with aesthetically pleasing pieces on a far-too-frequent basis, I often find myself giving in to temptation. Right now, no single trend is calling my name and tearing at my will quite as fiercely as off-the-shoulder dresses.
Though it’s ultimately a simple dress shape and not exactly a new one, I’ve come to form a strong bond with the sultry silhouette, pulling for the ones in my closet often and saving Instagram photos of others wearing them—usually by Khaite, The Row, and Alaïa—on a daily basis. It helps that there’s a seemingly endless treasure trove of inspiration and shoppable options to choose from, with off-the-shoulder dresses easily being one of the summer’s most-wanted trends. Below, see how fashion people are wearing the silhouette of the season.