Off-shoulder tops: The must-have summer essential

Finally there is some sun and what better way to celebrate than exposing some skin that has long been hidden away for the winter. The off-the-shoulder top has cemented itself as the trend of the season and looks to be going nowhere, so stock up now for a full summer of shoulder tanning, starting this weekend.

Check out the best off-shoulder designs out now and give your work and weekend look a summery lift.

ANNA OCTOBER, Ruffled cotton-blend top; £295

ASOS, Off-the-shoulder top in blue stripe; £32

J. CREW, Off-the-shoulder top in yarn-dyed silk; £178

EMILIO DE LA MORENA, Sassa off-the-shoulder top; £490

CAROLINE COSTAS, Gabriella bustier off-the-shoulder top; £276.66

FRENCH CONNECTION, Holiday wave cold shoulder top; £65

MADEWELL, Folktale off-the-shoulder embroidered cotton-poplin top; £125

TU, Black striped off-shoulder top; £14.00

TARA STARLET, The Carmen top in turquoise polkadot; £37

PROENZA SCHOULER, Off-the-shoulder pussy-bow crepe blouse; £555

ZIMMERMANN, Pavilion off-the-shoulder top; £350

WAREHOUSE, Bardot top; £29

TOPSHOP, Lace crop tee; £26

ZARA, Printed cut-out detail top; £29.99