Straight out of the stylebook of the 80s, the exaggerated, padded shoulder is back. With the foundation laid by Balmain, many designers have found a way to incorporate prominent, pointed and rounded shoulders into their fall 2009 collections.
Your favorite celeb fashionistas have been spotted around town rocking this bold look. Beyoncé & Rihanna seem to have a mini collection of simple jackets & dresses with sculpted shoulders. True to form, Lady Gaga takes it a step further with football shoulder pads and futuristic jagged edged shoulders.
Incorporating the structured shoulder look into your daily wear is simple. From sharp points to rounded ruffles, strong shoulders are quite the statement piece for your wardrobe.
top row: Wool Bomber Jacket, $99 (Victoria’s Secret); Checked Shoulder Jacket, $160 (Topshop); Torn by Ronny Kobo “Gabby” Top, $132 (shopbop); Robert Rodriguez Ruffle Shoulder Jacket, $495 (Nordstrom)
bottom row: Silence & Noise Strong Shoulder Dress, $58 (Urban Outfitters); Morris Dress, $128 (French Connection); Annie Dress, $178 (French Connection); Elle Bow Dress by Yuki, $130 (Topshop)
