Shirt: Elegantees “Tessa” Cold Shoulder Tunic via The Flourish Market (use code “stillbeingmolly” for free shipping) | White Jeans: Old, Similar here | Necklace: Sseko Designs “Florence” Necklace c/o | Earrings: Nickel and Suede | Bag: Fashionable via The Flourish Market (use code “stillbeingmolly” for free shipping) | Booties: The Root Collective (use this link for 10% off)

Photography by Em Grey

Okay, when I first saw the cold shoulder trend coming out, I honestly wasn’t sure what to think about it. There have been a lot of trends of late that I’ve given a bit of a stink eye to (at least for me), but this cold shoulder trend in particular I was at least open to.

I kept thinking it was one of those trends that I’d see on other people and think would look great, but something that I just couldn’t pull off for myself. I realize this is silly, but I don’t love my shoulders. It’s just not my favorite part of my body. So, I thought that because I don’t like my shoulders, that I wouldn’t like the cold shoulder style…

I’ve seen some pretty crazy and wild cold shoulder tops and I knew that if I was going to give this trend a shot, I was going to need to ease into it. Sure, laugh all you want, but I’m being serious! Hahaha I firmly believe that when you are nervous about trying a new style or a new trend, you should start with something basic or neutral in that style.

So, naturally, I turned to my beloved Elegantees (my favorite ethical clothing brand!) and I absolutely adore the Tessa cold shoulder tunic. It comes in this plum / gray color and it also comes in black! I love it! I’m wearing a size XL here, but now I’m thinking I should have done the large. But that’s okay!

I ended up loving this top. It’s so comfortable, so soft (Elegantees material is my favorite), and I love the length. It works with jeans or leggings!

I don’t know how much I’ll wear this trend beyond a basic tunic like this, but it at least got me outside of my usual comfort zone and trying something new.

You can shop Elegantees here (use code “MOLLY” for 10% off) or you can also find a lot of Elegantees pieces at The Flourish Market (use code “STILLBEINGMOLLY” for free shipping!)

What about you? Are you on board with the cold shoulder trend?