Narrow Shoulders? No Problem!

Having narrow shoulders myself, I must restrain myself from saying this characteristic is a curse! Having smaller shoulders that are not as wide as your hips (a good balance) or that are not thick enough to denote which is your front and which is your back can be trying at times!

Although I’ve often broken the rules for this category, wearing fitted t-shirts without shoulder pads or wide V-necks, I have to say that I never feel as attractive when I do! If you must wear a tight, thinner material, cover it with a tank or maxi dress with spaghetti straps that make your shoulders appear a bit wider! Being petite in build is not a bad thing; in fact, that is what endears us to men. We appear fragile and in need of protection. And everyone said, “Aaaaaw” altogether now!

The fact is, however, that if you enjoy articles of clothing that don’t flatter your narrow shoulders, at least know when and when not to wear them! If it’s a big outing or a date, stick to the rules! Working around the house? Eh, who’s gonna know?
Flattering Choices:

Boyfriend jackets and suit coats are a great coice, especially if they have small shoulder pads to balance your shoulders with your hips!

Shirts and jackets with collars are key to adding meat to the back of your neck when your shoulders are thin since thin shoulders often reveal when our posture is not up to par!

Layering vests, bolero jackets, or dresses that cut off right at the shoulder, adding a little oomph, are great with shirts underneath!  It adds depth and interest...not to mention the girth of the fabric!


Less Flattering Choices:

Scarves are yes and no.  If a scarf is balanced with a jacket...great!  You just don't want your neck to seem the same width as your shoulders!

However, don't attempt a scarf about your neck with a shirt that is tight on your tiny shoulders!  You'll look like you have a linebacker's neck and string beans for arms!

While regular V-necked tops are fine, extremely wide v-necks will make you seem like you don't have shoulders at all....hmm, how awkward!  They will simply widen the flat part of your upper chest and hide what shoulders you do have!