A [[jacket]] that is [i]naturally designed[/i] with a low and wide-cut neckline, not covering the shoulders or upper chest area, leaving them [[bare shoulders|bare]]. However, this tag is [i]very infamous[/i] for being frequently misused among the userbase for [[open_jacket|open]] or partially-open jackets that are worn hanging off the upper arms, regardless of how they were designed to be worn.

h4.Correct examples
* !post #4840348
* !post #4562464
* !post #4068521
* !post #6951071

h4.Incorrect examples
These are regular jackets worn hanging off the arms; they do [b]not[/b] count as correct usages of the tag.
* !post #7375673
* !post #3629456
* !post #3643155
* !post #7090588
* !post #4072640

If unsure whether or not the clothing in question qualifies as an off-shoulder jacket, use the [[off shoulder]] tag instead.

h4.See also

* topic #17674
* [[Off-shoulder coat]] (another frequently misused "off-shoulder" tag)
* [[List of commonly misused tags]]
* [[Off shoulder]]
* [[Off-shoulder dress]]
* [[Off-shoulder shirt]]
* [[Off-shoulder sweater]]
* [[Off-shoulder one-piece swimsuit]]