Burberry Prorsum Resort 2010(via style.com)
After years and years of ripping shoulder pads out of vintage clothing, I am glad that structured shoulders aren't looking dated anymore. I love a strong shoulder, or a slightly puffed one. It has a menswear quality that I am happy to embrace. I generally prefer it to a curved or dropped shoulder, although I have square shoulders to begin with and will never achieve the softest neckline.
The Annabelle dress by Dace, which I have already mentioned, has sensational shoulders. I still haven't made it mine, but oh how I want to be!
When I was in Lisbon I went to Zara, where I bought a fantastic pair of red tights for the amazing price of €7.95, and a girl working there was wearing a black blouse I couldn't stop staring it: it had shoulders like some of the tops below.
oh such beautiful inspiration! i am also a big fan of structured shoulders and puff sleeves! i love that pretty floral top!
ReplyDeleteI just got a great jacket from a thrift shop in Thunder Bay which fits so perfectly - BUT it has borderline-tacky padded shoulders. I think you have just convinced me to try wearing it as-is rather than tearing open the lining to take out the shoulder pads.
ReplyDeleteI love this look. That first floral number is so great.
ReplyDeleteps. love the new glasses on you. good choice :)
I already have broad shoulders and a small head, so I will quietly wait for this to go out of fashion...
ReplyDeleteah, i've always felt that i have somewhat broad shoulders for my frame, so i'm glad to see jackets and other shirts showing off this silhouette this season! but i'll always be a sucker for a black structured blazer :)
ReplyDeleteErin: I'm glad you like!
ReplyDeleteCarly: Yeah, try it at least once! See how it feels. I'd love to see the jacket!
Hello: I like the floral top too. She is such a wonderful designer.
Miss Crowland: Aw, ha -- I'm sure it won't be that pervasive.
Miss Sophie: So am I! That blazer is amazing, isn't it?
ohhh man i LOVE that first blouse...the back!!! aaah!
ReplyDeleteoh all of these are so pretty! i love how they are structured, yet still so feminine. great inspiration!
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