Fashion Through The Ages: The Strong Shouldered 80s

 

The Spring 17 Collections from designers like Isabel Marant, Balenciaga, Rodarte and Kenzo channeled the glitz, glam and spirit of the 80s. These strong shouldered 80s looks were worn proudly on everyone at the time, and most memorably for me, on Linda Evans in her role as Crystal Carrington on the Dynasty TV series which encompassed that decade from 1981 to 1989.

Strong Shouldered 80sThe strong shouldered fashions of the 80s represented the powerful and career focused women of that time, and the bigger the better! Padded shoulders may have made women look a bit more masculine but aside from the boxier looks, these shoulders made your waist look slimmer and more feminine.

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Shoulders were accentuated in the 80s and are again today with ruffles, flutter sleeves, deep V necks, one shouldered numbers and shimmering fabrics and glittering embellishments. The trend is back but as usual, you may not be able to borrow something vintage from your mother or pull something you wore in the 80s from your own closet, Keep the over top 80s looks to women under 30.

For women over 30, you can own a piece of the 80s without cringing at the thought of bad memories of fashion during the Dynasty years. Those bad memories were probably more about your hair and makeup anyway, Here are a few pieces to take you down 80s memory lane in a positive way!

STRONG SHOULDERED TOPS

1. Diane von Furstenberg Long Sleeve Lala Bodysuit, $268
Accentuate your shoulders with this beautiful blue draped deep V bodysuit by Diane Von Furstenberg. (I’m sure it is more comfortable then the bodysuit you wore in the 80s)

2. ASOS Metallic Ruffle Front Top, now $24.
Ruffles accentuate the shoulders a la 80s with this inexpensive ballet slippers pink satin blouse. You can dip your toe into the trend at this price.

3. Exclusive for Intermix Carven One Shoulder Sequin Top, $340
Go all out glam for evening with this silver sequin one shoulder showstopper with its figure flattering silhouette. Wear it with black pants or jeans for evening only.

STRONG SHOULDERED DRESSES

4. Co Ruffled Wrap-effect fil Coupé Silk-chiffon Dress, $1,595
Flutter sleeves accentuate shoulders in a softer way than in the 80s with this silk-chiffon wrap dress by Co.

5. Prada One-shoulder Bow-embellished Silk-faille Dress, $2,540
I think Joan Collins would fight for this bow shouldered dress but it was made for dear Princess Diana.

6. Michelle Mason Wrap-effect Lace-trimmed Silk-satin Midi Dress, $690
This square shouldered champagne satin wrap dress has Crystal Carrington written all over it! If you’ve got great legs, this is the way to go.

STRONG SHOULDERED JACKETS

7. Laveer Varsity Kadette Blazer, $510
Go Crystal Carrington good girl in white with this padded shouldered blazer by Laveer. Most of the jackets by Laveer this season have shoulder power emphasis.

8. IRO Lola Knit Jacket, $670
This black tweedy jacket (which is another spring trend) has sharp shoulders and 80s style zippers, only it’s not as boxy as the jackets of the past. This would make a perfect on-trend investment piece for spring 2017 because you can wear it with just about anything,

9. Mugler Pink Stretch-Wool Blazer, $1,995
This beautifully tailored gardenia pink jacket by Mugler has the power shoulders shape of the 80s with the softness and refinement of 2017. Nobody does 80’s better than Mugler.

Stand tall and add a must-have strong shouldered 80s piece to your wardrobe this spring!

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