I'm BAAACCCKKK!!!! Sorry to be MIA for so long, but the life of a college student is a busy one. Also, I've been working on some of my own writing, and as a result, I've slacked on updating on DC. But no more of that! Some of you are probably wondering wtf is going on with SHOULDER PADS lately. Well, I'm here to tell you that something wonderful is happening; the '80s are making yet another comeback and it couldn't be more fierce.
Rihanna is quickly becoming just as famous for her cutting edge style as she is for her music, and she wears her clothes with a confidence that should be part of all women's wardrobes. One of the first to jump on the shoulder-pad-rebirth bandwagon, Ri Ri wears them proudly and looks absolutely fabulous doing it. It's important to not cross the line between bold and tacky, and Rihanna manages to stay on the right side of it by pairing her fabulously flashy top with a relatively simple skirt. Fresh, edgy, and architecturally divine.
I know, I know. Many of you probably think this trend can't disappear fast enough, and spandex and jumpsuits can go right along with it, please and thank you!! But hear me out. The thing I really love about this trend is what it does for the female body. The exaggeration of the shoulders creates an imposing, powerful silhouette - it's next to impossible to wear these shoulders without standing up straight and feeling sexy-strong. Also, broadened shoulders make the waist look slimmer, so think twice before you disregard this trend, ladies, and try on a couple choices!
In my opinion, the perfect place to find a workable shoulder pad piece is a thriftstore. Dig through some racks of blazers and odds are you'll find a gem amongst the grunge. DON'T be turned off by loud colors or funky cuts! Let this jacket be obnoxious! Wear it with confidence and feel empowered. With those pads on, it'll be so much easier to carry the weight of the world.
Anonymously,
Hardstuff
