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6 desi girl struggles of wearing an off-shoulder top

6 desi girl struggles of wearing an off-shoulder top

Want to be like Sohai Ali Abro and rock some bare shoulders? Be warned!
Updated 19 Nov, 2016

It's chic, it looks good, but it is a pain and a half when worn. Safe to say, if you haven't tried on an off-shoulder top you haven't suffered the miseries of a love-hate relationship.

The off-shoulder top has been trending for months now — everyone's wearing one.

But it's tragic that such a beautiful piece of clothing can cause so much hurt #TheStruggleIsReal.

Here's just a few problems you'll encounter if you've ever tried the off-shoulder top in Pakistan:

1) To strap or not to strap:

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Ah, the nightmarish tussle with bra straps.

If you think girls have issues dealing with cramps, welcome to the world of bra straps. To wear an off-shoulder one needs a strapless bra, so question, where do you get a good one in Pakistan? Secondly, transparent bra straps fail to help, especially when taking pictures with a flash, or anywhere with bright lighting.

2) How low can you go?

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It's called a game of, 'How Low Can You Go Till Your Aunt Drops To The Floor,' — nah, we're messing. But seriously, how low is too low when wearing an off-shoulder top? Will the neighbourhood aunty call you the 'out' larki if you step out baring too much skin?

We need a guide, please.

3) Chub playing peek-a-boo:

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Oh the horror! Some of those off-shoulder tops come with nasty elastic around the neckline. Those elastic straps are devious, we tell you; they're so tight they cause even the most toned arms to look flabby.

4) With arms wide open? No. Not quite:

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Forget hugs, forget reaching for high cabinets, and forget about taking selfies from up top too. It's absolutely impossible to keep an off-shoulder from riding up your shoulders unless you've mastered the art of wearing a straitjacket.

Arms by your side at all times, otherwise you can keep pulling those shoulders down.

5) The disappearing waistline:

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There's no denying that off-shoulders look adorable, however, some styles can cause you to look boxy and kill your curves and tiny waistline in the process.

It's unfortunate, but it's true, Amna Baber is an example of how excessive frills and off-shoulderness can be a hot bod killer.

6) The curious case of the nude selfies:

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Photo: Instagram

Possibly the worst thing that can happen to you when wearing an off-shoulder top: taking selfies and looking like you're wearing nothing.

Yikes. You have to include part of the outfit in your selfie. Have to. Learn from Mahira Khan here, she's managed to sneak her top into the selfie!

Comments

NAveen Nov 19, 2016 12:31pm
Yu will be a n trouble . If Yu go out on streets with these kind of dresses
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KASHMIRI BOY Nov 19, 2016 12:49pm
Point 6 is valid
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Hameed Nov 19, 2016 12:58pm
Our desi girls look best in sleeveless
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Arsalan Nov 19, 2016 01:18pm
Laughable especially for Pak....
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Indian MOTHER Nov 19, 2016 03:29pm
Its this generation thing. First time I saw my son's friends who are girls (not girlfriends) coming home in strapless tubes and micro skirts/shorts, I nearly choked. Strapless is now normal and acceptable formal dress code for young urban Indian women. They are also able to carry off themselves fine, not at all awkward.
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Rameez Nov 19, 2016 07:42pm
It's their choice they can dress as they desire. One shouldn't have any problems
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Jalaluddin S. Hussain Nov 19, 2016 11:02pm
In a globalized fashion-world you cannot pick and choose.
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aj Nov 20, 2016 02:47am
Do not be phony and stop being becoming a pony for the west. I am living here, come ask me the inside story of the so called glamorous and fashionalble west We do not look like and we will never be west. They do not accept ypou just tolerate so we you want to impose themselves on the society as broad minded and so called open minded with broad horizons This is not fashion this is phony
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Zeeshan Nov 20, 2016 09:13pm
i see the only benefit that you dont need to fold your sleeves for injections..
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Khan ahmad Nov 20, 2016 10:19pm
i thnik pakistan is progressing in the right direction freedom to wear any thing nothing wrong in that but still I think Pakistan is a bit conservative won't harm even if they start wearing low necks in an appropriate way
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Ram Nov 21, 2016 10:41am
Some of the Most Beautiful Women are from Pakistan Love love love their beauty Love from an Indian American
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