Off-the-shoulder Wedding Dresses

An off-the-shoulder wedding dress features a neckline that sits below the natural shoulder line, leaving the shoulders and upper arms bare. The bodice is typically supported by internal boning or a structured underlining rather than straps. Related terms include Bardot neckline — where the neckline sits across the very top of the arms — and cold-shoulder, which retains straps while exposing the shoulder. Off-the-shoulder styles are associated with romantic and vintage bridal aesthetics and appear frequently in lace and tulle constructions. They suit formal and semi-formal ceremonies. Sleeve variants include short puff sleeves and long lace sleeves attached to an off-the-shoulder bodice.