The T-Shirt Trend Many Fashion People Have in Their Wardrobes

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It doesn't take more than a few swipes of the thumb to see what's trending on Instagram. If you've been keeping an eye on the most-wanted items to take the fashion world by storm, then you already know there's one particular piece that has staying power: the padded-shoulder tee. We first saw the trend take shape with the iconic muscle tee from fashion-favorite brand The Frankie Shop a few seasons ago. And now, the casual and chic bold-shouldered top is becoming a ubiquitous choice among fashion people everywhere.

If you're looking for a few new ways to wear the trend—which is taking on a new silhouette for 2021 with longer, elbow-length sleeves—IG has no shortage of outfit ideas for T-shirts with shoulder pads.

Check out how fashion people are styling the ultra-popular top below.

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If you're opting for a tank top version of the trend, give it a polished look with black trousers and leather loafers.

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Adding a pop of color to your neutral-hued look will always be a welcome touch to any ensemble—including one created around this trend.

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For those who want to sport a retro-inspired look, style the padded T-shirt with a miniskirt to create an outfit that feels reminiscent of the '80s. 

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When in doubt, you can't go wrong by pairing the iconic muscle tee with sleek animal-print pants.

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There's something about wearing a padded-shoulder T-shirt with pleated trousers that feels so polished.

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Looking for a foolproof way to wear the trend for summer? Tuck the top into your favorite straight-leg jeans and finish your look with a pair of strappy sandals. 

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Trust us—adding the padded-shoulder tee to a head-to-toe monochromatic look is never a bad idea.

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Dale Arden Chong
Dale Arden Chong
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Dale Arden Chong is the Senior Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com, where she edits and reports on Wholesale Replica Bag trends, labels, and designers in the fashion space to bring you the best items that will elevate your wardrobe. She has a robust knowledge of high-quality design, construction, and materials based on testing hundreds of products over her eight-plus years in the industry, writing stories for Glamour,Best Knockoff Luxury Clothing , Entertainment Tonight, and others. Dale graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Communication Design. In 2015, she was a finalist for the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Award.