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Shoulder Pads

Friday, March 05, 2010

Flashback to the 80’s with the big shoulder pads….well guess what you don’t have to because they are back! This trend has been spotted on many different celebs; Kim Kardashian especially is a big fan. I’ve seen this fashion trend gracing the retail shelves in Forever 21 and bebe most recently. Question is…are you a fan of the shoulder pad? Will you be sporting this trend?
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kateglam15 wrote:
1) 3/5/2010 10:29:28 AM
i am not a fan, some of the stuff from back then is kinda cool, but i say i want to look like i came from this decade.
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sammianthaa wrote:
2) 3/5/2010 10:59:16 AM
I'm not a huge fan of the shoulder pads. I already have pretty broad shoulders, I don't want to look like I'm going to play football. I guess on the right body type it'll look nice but unfortunately, it's not suitable for me.
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eenerbl wrote:
3) 3/5/2010 11:12:55 AM
NO! Not a fan, they need to stay in the 80's!
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xxxccxxx wrote:
4) 3/5/2010 11:22:17 AM
not a fan. shoulder pads are something that definately should have stayed in the 80's
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tballerina wrote:
5) 3/5/2010 11:26:46 AM
absolutely not. i work in a costume shop and we still make fun of the gross shoulder pads in our stock room that we pull out for 80s shows. it's not a good look. i can't believe it ever caught on in the first place, and i hope it never comes back.
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Peppep wrote:
6) 3/5/2010 11:31:07 AM
Big shoulder pads are making a comeback? It so has not been long enough. 40's, 80's, should be 20's next. I will not do them again. The only thing they were good for was keeping my purse on my shoulder. I am into handbags and clutches now so they are no longer needed.
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Reesa wrote:
7) 3/5/2010 11:37:21 AM
It depends on the size. I like a little bit of a strong shoulder, but I think Kim's outfit is a bit over the top! Lady Ga Ga much?!
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andreaofthebronx wrote:
8) 3/5/2010 11:41:59 AM
My shoulders and upper body are broad enough, thank you very much! I'll stick with a more natural silhouette.
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autumnbreeze wrote:
9) 3/5/2010 11:45:27 AM
I can't get on board with the shoulder pads. I didn't like them in the 80's either. I suppose it's because my shoulders are broad enough. I don't need pads making them look bigger. Some trends are better left in the decade they came from.
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Haileyfang wrote:
10) 3/5/2010 11:51:16 AM
I love vintage stuff. I have been stocking up some of those blazers already!
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LinnyRenee wrote:
11) 3/5/2010 11:59:54 AM
I think anything can look good on Kim Kardashian. On the average person, shoulder pads would not look good. They are not fashionable and should go back to the 80's. I am not a fan and will definitely not be sporting them.
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allis wrote:
12) 3/5/2010 12:08:37 PM
shoulder pads not for me.
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pwood wrote:
13) 3/5/2010 12:09:56 PM
Yes, I would wear shoulder pads again, but only small, natural-looking ones. I have small shoulders and am larger on bottom, so they help even me out.I think they're great! But NOT the huge ones.
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melon6 wrote:
14) 3/5/2010 12:36:16 PM
I hated shoulder pads back then and I would absolutely not wear them now. I always remove them from any outfit I purchase. UGH!
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Katweety wrote:
15) 3/5/2010 12:36:40 PM
I'm so sorry, but the shoulder pads are a NO GO for me! As a busty girl, the addition of shoulder pads diminish feminity and makes me look like a line backer. I prefer the soft curves of a cola bottle instead
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SunK wrote:
16) 3/5/2010 12:39:13 PM
Not really a fan of the shoulder pad. Most likely NOT going to be sporting it. But it does look kinda cool on Kim.
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Kitty KatTy wrote:
17) 3/5/2010 12:41:44 PM
I am not a fan of the shoulder pad and would not wear it now. I think Kim looks like an alien in that photo. The only trend I like from the 80s are leg warmers.
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gckong wrote:
18) 3/5/2010 12:42:17 PM
I wouldn't wear them because I like how my shoulders look.
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klassyg wrote:
19) 3/5/2010 12:46:16 PM
I actually love the strong shoulder look that's coming back now. If you study these outfits carefully, you'll see that it's not just plain jane shoulder pads anymore. It's a little more feminine, the emphasis given to the shoulderline. Shawls that are poufy, tailored colorblocking, oversized piping, textured shoulders, lace and caged shoulders -- they still look delicate without being too monstrous.
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Beauty4Moms.blogspot.com wrote:
20) 3/5/2010 1:07:37 PM
I HATE shoulder pads, this will be a fashion trend I DON'T pick up. I'm sorry, there's just no way.
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Lightninglashes wrote:
21) 3/5/2010 1:11:42 PM
I think this look is good for celebrities because they have a reason to go out and dress- Different. It looks advanced in the fashion industry, yet (like you said) still has the eighty's zing to it. I personally- don't have a reason to sport this and probably wont.
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Diva wrote:
22) 3/5/2010 1:12:24 PM
I'm not a fan of shoulder pads and I wont be wearing them. :)
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Cindalalala wrote:
23) 3/5/2010 1:21:58 PM
No I don't think I would ever wear the shoulder pad. I don't think it looks cute at all
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terrygloria wrote:
24) 3/5/2010 1:30:13 PM
I love the padded shoulder look ,but instead of having big shoulders, I like the sharp edge look.
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shy_gal4000 wrote:
25) 3/5/2010 1:30:26 PM
I'm not a fan. I have broad shoulders as it is. I'd look like a football player!
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i<3makeup wrote:
26) 3/5/2010 2:53:04 PM
eww, i am NOT a fan. i think shoulder pads look too masculine. i just don't understand some of these hideous trends!
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Lindsey87 wrote:
27) 3/5/2010 3:36:31 PM
Shoulder pads are a horrible idea! Even if they come back, I will not be spotted wearing them! Not flattering!!
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loverofgloss wrote:
28) 3/5/2010 4:48:12 PM
Yes, I was a fan of shoulder fans in the 80's of course. Now, gosh no! Kim Kardashian looks like she should star on Star Trek, The Future Generation or just fly away with her new wings!
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moshi2mocha wrote:
29) 3/5/2010 5:46:19 PM
Love the 80s...minus the shoulder pads
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highlylowplaces wrote:
30) 3/5/2010 6:02:35 PM
I will never like shoulder pads NO MATTER WHO WEARS THEM! They're simply hideous at any decade.
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marcypaiva wrote:
31) 3/5/2010 7:59:40 PM
I will not be one of many who will be sporting this trend bc my mom had blessed me with very broad shoulders, swimmers shoulders. My shoulders are far to prominent for me to need to add any extra boldness to my shoulders. But I have seen shoulder pads around for some time now popping up in all different styles of shirts & dresses.
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MIMI MARIE<333 wrote:
32) 3/6/2010 12:05:38 AM
I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO TRY THE WHOLE SHOULDER PAD LOOK.....I DONT KNOW WHAT ID LOOK LIKE BUT IM LOOKING FORWARD TO GOING TO FOREVER 21 AND SEEING WAT THEY GOT=DDDD
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joelle305 wrote:
33) 3/6/2010 5:59:35 AM
Never. I have always hated shoulder pads, in fact I always rip them out of anything that has them. I don't know exactly why, but they have always bugged me.
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Natiria wrote:
34) 3/6/2010 5:06:15 PM
I don't really like shoulder pads I was watching this show and a cermercial was on and it was about a fashion show and it showed models walking down the runway and i was like i would never wear that in public or anywhere even at home im not a fan of shoulder pads.
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Blondes, Brunettes, Red-Heads wrote:
35) 3/6/2010 9:32:27 PM
i think its too exagerrated and shouldnt be used. Shes also copying lady gaga, she needs more originality.
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cheerstar wrote:
36) 3/7/2010 5:59:09 PM
Celebrities can maybe pull these off but if I saw someone wearing a top with these huge shoulders in the mall i would probably just laugh!
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sharpie wrote:
37) 3/8/2010 7:14:12 AM
I love the shoulder pad look. I definitely will be wearing them. Most of us have hips that could use a little "balancing" anyway, and as long as the shoulder pads aren't too exdaggerated I think they look sharp.
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susiestar wrote:
38) 3/8/2010 3:53:42 PM
Wow! I didn't think those would ever come back. I like them, but not NEARLY as much as Kim Kardashian does!
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ByLaurenLuke wrote:
39) 3/9/2010 5:08:03 PM
Check out Lauren Luke's tutorial on how to get the Kim K. look :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoaXZ7QnR_8
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Boo823 wrote:
40) 3/10/2010 5:23:16 PM
This is a cool fashion statement to come back! I think its really edgy and fun. Definatly going to try.
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MeliMeli wrote:
41) 3/14/2010 11:31:37 PM
I'm not a fan of shoulder pads, but I have becoming of a fan of the modernized puffy sleeve/shoulder. Like Kim's picture up there, I have a dress that has pointy shoulders (not as dramatic as hers) with an edgy-puffy detail tot he sleeve. They don't have shoulder pads in them though. Shoulder pads should only be used if the person has small shoulders, the pads strengthen the look. I have strong shoulder, any padding would make me look HUGE!
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