I want to save the broad-shouldered Gundam girls! A special feature on slender-looking outfits [for women with broad shoulders]

Women with broad shoulders often have the following concerns:

• It looks somehow strong...
• I've been trying hard to lose weight, but my broad shoulders make me look stocky...
• I was asked if I had ever swam...

If you play sports such as swimming, softball, or volleyball that use your shoulders a lot during your childhood or school days, not only will your muscles develop but your skeleton itself will tend to change.
Even if you lose fat and muscle through dieting, your skeleton will not return to normal, so some people may have skinny, emaciated shoulders that appear broad.

This time, we would like to introduce some outfits and recommended fashion items that will make you look slender for women with broad shoulders.

Girls with Gundam-like shoulders should definitely use this as a reference for their everyday outfits♪

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Broad shoulders are not a disadvantage! What is the appeal of women with broad shoulders?

In the first place, it's a shame to feel self-conscious about having broad shoulders!

Women with broad shoulders have various charms that women with sloping shoulders or slender features do not have.

We've picked out some of the benefits and charms of having broad shoulders, so be sure to take a look.

■ Benefits and charms of women with broad shoulders

1. Excellent face-slimming effect
2. Makes your body lines look beautiful
3. Sleeveless and off-the-shoulder styles look great
4. A strong-willed and cool atmosphere

Excellent face-slimming effect

Women with broad shoulders have the advantage of making their faces appear smaller .
The frame around the shoulders is sturdy, making the area above the neck look slim and slender.

Surprisingly, many models and celebrities who are said to have small faces have a significant difference in width between their face and shoulders, so it's worth paying attention to.

Makes your body lines look beautiful

The broad shoulders make the décolleté and waist look slender .

Compared to people with sloping shoulders, they tend to have a more defined figure, which helps to show off the rest of their body lines beautifully.
Broad shoulders are often thought to indicate a sturdy build, but in fact broad shoulders make a slim waist and neck more prominent.

Did you know that a large proportion of Japanese women have sloping shoulders?
Because of their broad shoulders, they are seen as having a body type that is unusual for a Japanese person, and are often thought to be more stylish than those around them.

There are many clothing items that look good on people with broad shoulders.
Even a simple T-shirt and denim outfit can look more stylish if you have broad shoulders.

Sleeveless and off-the-shoulder styles look great

Most clothes that were originally created overseas were designed to fit a body type with broad shoulders.

For this reason, there are many skin-revealing items , such as sleeveless and off-the-shoulder tops, that look great on people with broad shoulders .
Instead of covering yourself up because you're worried about it, try showing some skin around your shoulders and neck to create a more relaxed look, which will cover your shoulders while still showing off your naturally slender figure!

A strong-willed and cool atmosphere

Another benefit of having broad shoulders is that you are more likely to be seen as a strong-willed, cool woman .

Narrow shoulders make you look delicate and weak, so some fashionable people choose to make their shoulders look wider when they want to look cool.
If you create an outfit that is cool and feminine, you may find that having broad shoulders is actually an advantage!

Recommended fashion items for women with broad shoulders

Taking into account the unique charms of women with broad shoulders, we've carefully selected some recommended fashion items that make the most of this characteristic ♡

If your broad shoulders make you look like Gundam or a professional wrestler , try these fashion items below!

■ Recommended fashion items for women with broad shoulders

1. V-necklines and skipper collars
2. Drop shoulders and raglan sleeves
3. Oversized silhouette
4. Hoodie (parka)
5. Wide pants or voluminous skirts
6. Sleeveless or off-the-shoulder
7. Overalls and salopette skirts

V-necklines and skipper collars

Tops with open collars, such as V-necklines and skipper collars , create a loose feel around the neck, so they don't emphasize the width of your shoulders.

A V-neckline in particular creates a subtle vertical line, making your neck and face look slimmer.
Show off only delicate lines such as the décolleté and neck, and cover your broad shoulders just enough.

Also, by showing off the skin from the neck to the décolleté, the upper body looks slender.
If you feel like you have a heavy upper body and look chubby, choosing a top with a somewhat open collar may help alleviate your complexes.

Drop shoulders and raglan sleeves

The drop shoulders and raglan sleeves with diagonal cuts from the neck to the sides are recommended for women with broad shoulders.
It creates a relaxed fit around the shoulders, giving the impression of broad, feminine, sloping shoulders.

There are also many tops with a loose silhouette, which has the effect of creating a relaxed look for a well-defined body line.
If you like relaxed, casual outfits, this is a must-have fashion item.

Oversized silhouette

The oversized silhouette does not accentuate the lines of your body , allowing for a natural look without emphasizing shoulder width.

Like drop shoulder and raglan tops, oversized tops are also great fashion items that make women with broad shoulders look softer.

If you are short and have broad shoulders, leave some volume in your upper body and flare out at the waist to prevent the garment from looking too bulky.

Also, during the chilly seasons of autumn and winter, a thick, oversized cardigan that can be worn with dropped shoulders is a great choice!
Thick knit material that doesn't emphasize the shoulder line too much can subtly cover the width of your shoulders without making them seem wider.

You can also wear it over a sleeveless top or tank top to reveal a glimpse of bare skin and exude a mature sexiness.
If you are wearing a tight ribbed knit or turtleneck, a thick cardigan is recommended as it will cover your shoulders.

Hoodie (parka)

Draw attention away from your shoulders by wearing a hoodie that adds volume around the neck .

If you're looking for a casual fashion item, hoodies are especially recommended!

The silhouette has a center of gravity in the upper body, so if you are short, it can also have a slimming effect.

By choosing a loose, oversized hoodie, you will no longer be concerned about your broad shoulders.
We recommend ordering one to two sizes larger than usual.

You can also pair it with a flared skirt and heels to add a feminine touch for a stylish look!

Wide pants or voluminous skirts

For women with broad shoulders, a tight silhouette will emphasize the width of their shoulders, so wide pants or voluminous skirts look good on them.
By deliberately adding volume to the lower body, it becomes easier to balance the entire body.

However, this is a fashion item that can look too big on people of short stature or with a wave-shaped body type, so be careful when creating your silhouette and choosing your accessories!
Pants with a center crease or stripes can have a relatively slimming effect even with a loose silhouette.

Sleeveless or off-the-shoulder

Sometimes showing more skin across your shoulders can make you look more slender.

Sleeveless tops with a thick shoulder line will cover the width of your shoulders while showing off only the slimmer parts of your upper body, creating a slimmer, more streamlined silhouette.
Choosing a sleeveless top with a square neckline or V-neckline that opens up the décolleté line will give you a more relaxed and feminine look.

If you want to add even more elegance, try French sleeves, which will make you look slimmer.

We also recommend off-the-shoulder styles, which give a glimpse of your shoulders, creating a feminine look and making you look slender .
The gaze is dispersed from the shoulder width, so the shoulders do not seem wider.

A one-shoulder top that exposes only one shoulder is also effective, so give it a try!

Overalls and salopette skirts

There are fashion items such as overalls and jumper skirts that visually make your shoulders look slender .
It has the effect of making your shoulders appear narrower.

Layering overalls or jumper skirts with a white inner layer will make your shoulders look even slimmer.

Also, overalls with a V-neckline will emphasize your vertical lines.

Best hairstyles for women with broad shoulders

In order to cover broad shoulders, not only your outfit but also your hairstyle is important .

Women with broad shoulders can improve their figure by balancing it out with a little hairstyle tweaking.

Now let's check out what hairstyles are recommended.

■ Recommended hairstyles for women with broad shoulders

1. Updo tied at the top
2. Rounded short hair
3. Asymmetrical one-sided hairstyle
4. Healthy swept-up hairstyle

Updo tied at the top

Updos such as buns or ponytails tied above the temples are highly recommended hairstyles for women with broad shoulders.

By adding volume to the top, you can add height, making your figure appear longer and slender.
You can also add height by using hair accessories.

Rounded short hair

Women with broad shoulders are attractive because they make their faces look smaller.
If you want to further enhance the slimming effect, try daring to cut your hair short to make your face more compact and create more definition with your shoulders.

Short, rounded hair does not look masculine, but rather creates a firm, soft, and elegant look.
Try adding volume to the top and back of your head for a stylish, relaxed look with short hairstyles.

Asymmetrical one-sided hairstyle

One-shoulder and asymmetrical tops are one of the items that will make you forget about your shoulder width.
However, many people may feel that tops are somehow difficult to wear.

In that case, sweep your hair to one side to create an asymmetrical silhouette !
It's easy to style by just tying your hair to the side, so even those who aren't good at styling can do it ♡

Wearing your hair loosely curled will give you a more feminine look.

Healthy swept-up hairstyle

Create a healthy look with swept-back hair that gives your shoulders just the right amount of looseness .
Recommended for those who like casual fashion!

If you roughly and casually brush your hair back, it will add volume and give a relaxed look even to broad shoulders.

Messy hair exudes an effortless look without trying too hard.
It goes great with bright colors and highlights, so women with broad shoulders should definitely give it a try!

Fashion items and hairstyles that women with broad shoulders should avoid

If women with broad shoulders choose the wrong fashion items, they risk ending up with shoulders as broad as Gundam or a bulky build like a professional wrestler.

We've picked out some fashion items and hairstyles that you should be careful of if you want to avoid looking like a Gundam-shouldered girl, so let's take a look.

■ Fashion items and hairstyles that women with broad shoulders should avoid

1. tight tops
2. Puff sleeve tops
3. High-necked tops
4. Tops that accentuate your side lines
5. A fashion item with a delicate strap

tight tops

Tops such as tight ribbed knits and just-sized shirts are fashion items that you should be careful of as they emphasize the width of your shoulders.
In particular, plain knitwear without any cutouts or embroidery will give the impression of a very bulky shoulder width.

If you want to wear a tight silhouette, try putting on a thick cardigan over it or balancing it with wide bottoms.
Try covering up broad shoulders while highlighting other body lines to create a slender silhouette.

Puff sleeve tops

It is no exaggeration to say that puff sleeve tops are the most dangerous fashion item, as they can make your shoulders look like Gundam's.

The sleeves emphasize the shoulders, so if you have broad shoulders, they will add volume and make you look more solid.
If you like girly fashion, try choosing tops made from sweet materials that don't make your shoulders look too stiff, such as lace sleeves or French sleeves, rather than puff sleeves.

We also recommend a cape design that flares out from the shoulders.

High-necked tops

Tops with tight necklines, such as turtlenecks and mock necks, don't go well with women with broad shoulders.

Because it is tight from the neck to the chest, it looks heavy and emphasizes the broadness of your shoulders.
Even if it's just a glimpse, women with broad shoulders should show off their décolleté to create a relaxed look.

If you wear a turtleneck, draw attention to it with an eye-catching necklace, or focus on your lower body with wide pants or a voluminous skirt.
In any case, try to create a balance so that your shoulder width is not noticeable.

Tops that accentuate your side lines

There is a risk that emphasizing the horizontal lines of your shoulders will make them appear even wider.
Therefore, women with broad shoulders should avoid tops with striped patterns or knitted knits .

Also, boat necks that open to the side and tight necklines are a no-no!
Try to create an I-line throughout your body by using V-necklines or striped patterns that emphasize the vertical lines, making your upper body look slender.

A fashion item with a delicate strap

As mentioned earlier, it's a good idea to boldly show off your shoulders by wearing sleeveless or off-the-shoulder tops, but be careful about the thinness of the straps!

Tops such as camisoles and tank tops with delicate straps may actually emphasize the bulkiness around the shoulders.

In addition to tops, be careful of bottoms such as suspender skirts that have delicate straps .

Don't worry if you have broad shoulders ♡ Introducing outfits that will make you look slender!

Women with broad shoulders can look beautiful if they just focus on fashionable points.

We've picked out some outfits that actually make you look slender , so take a look.
Please use this as a reference when creating balance and choosing fashion items ♡

■ Slender-looking outfits for women with broad shoulders

1. Look feminine with a V-neckline T-shirt
2. Casual with a drop shoulder T-shirt
3. Raglan sleeve knit for a sophisticated look
4. A clean look with the "Striped Oversized Shirt"
5. Get through autumn and winter with the "Striped Oversized Cardigan"
6. Emphasize the looseness with an oversized hoodie
7. A sophisticated one-tone outfit with a "sleeveless dress"
8. Balance your look with an off-the-shoulder blouse and high-waisted wide-leg pants
9. Go natural with overalls
10. Become a cool adult woman with a jumper skirt

Look feminine with a V-neckline T-shirt

A T-shirt with a loose V-neckline creates a feminine and sexy look while making the face look slender.
Even for women with broad shoulders, this style gives a relaxed look and hides the width, so it's recommended!

If you want to look slimmer, try wearing a top in a ribbed knit fabric that accentuates the vertical lines or in a slimming black color to create a tight fit around your upper body.

A voluminous flared skirt is fine, but pairing it with straight pants that are neither too skinny nor too wide will create a balanced, slim and delicate-looking outfit.

Casual with a drop shoulder T-shirt

A long-sleeved drop shoulder T-shirt will create sloping shoulders with the relaxed fit of the drop shoulders and the long sleeves .
Highly recommended for women who want to look casual!

Denim and wide-leg pants can give off a masculine vibe, so try pairing them with a tight skirt and heels to elevate the look and make it more feminine.
The relaxed drop shoulders create just the right amount of sexiness when paired with feminine items.

It gives off a nice, lustrous finish, so try it out when you want to change your mood ♡

Raglan sleeve knit for a sophisticated look

Incorporating raglan sleeves into pretty tops such as blouses and shirts will give you a sophisticated, mature, and feminine look.

A raglan sleeve knit creates a silhouette that doesn't make your shoulders look broad, creating a sophisticated look.

On days when you want to dress casually, try pairing it with denim pants to avoid trying too hard.

Wearing flat sneakers on your feet creates a relaxed look, adding a sense of balance to your outfit between the upper and lower body.

A clean look with the "Striped Oversized Shirt"

For women with broad shoulders, try wearing an oversized long-sleeved shirt to cover up your figure .

If you are worried about looking unfashionable, choose a striped pattern to create a neat look without making you look bulky.
For pants, add a masculine touch by wearing shorts that peek out from under the shirt, and then add boots for a trendy look!

Get through autumn and winter with the "Striped Oversized Cardigan"

A thick, slightly oversized cardigan that covers your shoulders can be layered with a tight-fitting shirt for a neater look.
If you choose a striped pattern that emphasizes the vertical lines, it will give a neat look to a casual knit outfit.

For bottoms, the key is to wear straight pants that aren't too tight and don't show off your body lines too much!
Add a cap and sneakers for a casual look, making it perfect for outdoor activities in chilly weather.

Emphasize the looseness with an oversized hoodie

A hoodie (parka) that adds volume to the neck is a versatile item that draws attention away from shoulder width.

Additionally, adding an accent to the top with a hat will help cover your shoulders more.

Hoodies with an oversized silhouette can be worn casually without showing your body lines.
By adding a touch of looseness with checkered straight pants and emphasizing the relaxed feel to the fullest, you can create a sense of strong will that doesn't pander to others.

A sophisticated one-tone outfit with a "sleeveless dress"

If you have broad shoulders, a sleeveless dress will give your arms a loose feel while still providing ample coverage .

If you want to stand out from the crowd, try coordinating your entire outfit with a single tone.
If you choose subdued colors such as burgundy or terracotta, you can create a calm and stylish look without being too flashy.

To avoid looking overdone, the key is to create a relaxed look with flat sandals and a basket bag!
If you want to be a fashion expert, it's worth a try.

Balance your look with an off-the-shoulder blouse and high-waisted wide-leg pants

Women with broad shoulders can balance out their overall appearance by wearing voluminous bottoms such as wide-leg pants .

Pairing an off-the-shoulder blouse with high-waisted wide pants creates a relaxed look that draws the eye upward, creating a nice balance.

Off-the-shoulder tops tend to emphasize the shoulders, but if you choose a natural silhouette with less drape, it will actually cover the width of your shoulders.
Drop your shoulders a little to reveal your décolleté line and create a feminine look.

Go natural with overalls

Overalls are a classic casual item that have a natural and friendly feel.
If you choose white overalls, you can create a clean and refined look for your mature woman.

It creates a straight, vertical silhouette that visually distributes the width of your shoulders.

Also, when choosing overalls, it's a good idea to choose one with a bib that starts just below the chest.

Become a cool adult woman with a jumper skirt

Jumper skirts, which can be easily layered with blouses, shirts, knitwear, etc. , have recently become a trend among adult women.
The chest area has an impactful V-neckline that draws attention away from your shoulders.

Also, if you choose a design with thick straps that make your waist look cinched, the shoulder width will add definition and create a cool look.

When choosing a top to wear with this outfit, be sure to choose a loose-fitting drop shoulder or oversized T-shirt so that it doesn't show your shoulder lines.

Turn your broad shoulders into an attractive feature and take your outfit to the next level!

Broad shoulders have many advantages for women, such as making you look more stylish and giving you a smaller face, so be confident!
In fact, it has the advantage of making it easier to try out a more feminine and sexy look.

As long as you pay attention to balancing your outfit and choosing the right fashion items, you can effectively cover your shoulder width and make yourself look slender.

Show off your shoulder width and aim to look like a Gundam girl without shoulder width!