Nifty·Posted on Jan 10, 201519 Dressing Tips Every Broad-Shouldered Girl Needs To KnowIf you were gifted with broad shoulders but want to play them down a bit every now and then, these tips and tricks will help you out.by Alessia SantoroBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Emphasize your waist while balancing out your figure. View this photo on Instagram 2. Avoid tops with detailing at the shoulders, or balance them out with volume on your lower half. 3. Embrace the skater skirt, she's your friend. View this photo on Instagram 4. Say yes to scoop and v-necks. 5. Avoid structured shoulders and pads. View this photo on Instagram 6. Sport a long necklace. View this photo on Instagram 7. Pair a dark top with light bottoms, creating the illusion of a narrower upper-half. 8. When choosing tank tops and halter necks, the thicker the strap, the better. View this photo on Instagram 9. Know the types of tops that will accentuate the broadness of your shoulders. View this photo on Instagram 10. Make sure the seam lines on your shirts and jackets actually fall on the edge of your shoulder. 11. Go for a diagonal cut sleeve, rather than horizontal. View this photo on Instagram 12. Choose jackets and cardigans that elongate your figure. View this photo on Instagram 13. Sign yourself up for a drawer full of dolman sleeves. 14. Puffy sleeves, though adorable, will definitely draw eyes to your shoulders. View this photo on Instagram 15. Invest in a kimono top. 16. Choose dresses and tops with an empire line. View this photo on Instagram 17. When sporting a collar or lapel, go for something thin and narrow. View this photo on Instagram 18. Trick an observer's eye downward with detailed bottoms. 19. If you're going to wear skinny jeans, pair them with a plain top. View this photo on Instagram But honestly, do what works for you, girl.