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Trend Alert, Dresses With Strong Shoulders Will Be Everywhere This Year!

There are plenty of new trends cropping up to start 2021 in style and one of our favorites has to be, dresses with strong shoulders! In a hopeful move away from laid-back sweater style dresses and loose silhouettes (which we still adore of course!), this trend feels exciting and new. We’d almost forgotten what it felt like to really dress up and these dresses are helping us remember in the fiercest way! Not to mention, there are so many ways to wear this dress trend! From seriously slinky fitted mini dresses to structured mini dresses for work. Day to night, it’s a look you can always make work. Keep scrolling and discover all of the best designer offerings which are fully embracing this amazing trend.

Irresistible Midi Dresses With Strong Shoulders

When you want to look instantly chic, simply slip into these gorgeous midi dresses with strong shoulders. Whether you’re searching for updated workwear or your closet just needs an update, these stunning silhouettes have you covered! The Villanelle tea dress by The Vampire’s Wife has to be one of the prettiest floral dresses we’ve seen to date. Its deep pink florals stand out beautifully against the black background. What’s more, this dress exudes a contemporary edge with a magnified print on the sleeves. Meanwhile, the designer’s signature silhouette shines through and makes the most of its statement shoulders, long sleeves, and flounced hem. Style this with chunky heeled sandals and drop earrings for an instant wow moment.

 

Other dresses with strong shoulders obsessing over include the Albi geo printed midi dress by Isabel Marant. Its retro-inspired print is simply stunning and works perfectly with its exaggerated shoulders. Additionally, it’s constructed from 91% silk, how can you resist?! We know we can’t.

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  • ALESSANDRA RICH Polka Dot Silk Short Sleeve Long Dress

    $1,790
  • ALESSANDRA RICH Polka Dot Silk High Neck Long Dress

    $1,960
  • ROTATE Noon Puff-sleeve Midi Dress

    $385
  • ALICE + OLIVIA Meeko Floral Print Ruffle Minidress

    $440
  • NORMA KAMALI Stretch-jersey Midi Dress

    $225
  • ANDREW GN Keyhole-cutout Belted Twill Midi Dress

    $2,900
  • ROTATE BIRGER CHRISTENSEN Ruby Recycled-cloqué Midi Dress

    $360
  • ROTATE 3D Jacquard Midi Dress

    $360
  • AMANDA UPRICHARD Cleary Dress

    $207

Off-Duty Dresses With Strong Shoulders

It may be a bold look, but dresses with strong shoulders totally still work for days that are more laid back! Take the Ada maxi by Hemant and Nandita for example. This beautiful white dress is made from 100% cotton giving it an instantly more chilled vibe. What’s more, the long sleeves with strong shoulders, bodice cut-out, and soft eyelet details are made for spring into summer weather.

 

Whilst we’re still rocking boots, turn your attention to the animal print long-sleeved shirt dress by Topshop. Its timeless print is a must for your midi dress rotation. What’s more, the placket bodice, bold shoulders, and thigh-high skirt split combine to make the perfect smart/casual look on weekends!

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