Shoulder pads take the fashion world by storm.

Big shoulder pads are taking the High Street by storm following a revival of 80s fashion.


Popular women’s fashion retailers such as Primark and Dorothy Perkins are reporting an increase in demand for “power shoulders”.

As a result, shoulder-padded garments such as dresses, jackets and blouses are flying off the shelves.

Fashion-hungry alpha females have even taken to doing it for themselves, buying multiple amounts of singular shoulder pads and stacking them up vertically or horizontally in anything from cashmere jumpers to last season’s jacket to add a “power dressing” touch to their working wardrobes.

Lincoln-based fashion designer and model Rachel Hogan said extreme shoulders in fashion were being handled a lot better this time around than they were a quarter of a century ago.

“Shoulder pads weren’t that great in the 80s, but designers are being a lot more inventive this time,” she said.

“It’s more down to the detail and distortion rather than just the massive shoulders.

“Shoulder pads are a part of the ‘structured look’ rather than a stand-alone statement.

“Power dressing and the 80s are very in this season. Try and combine shoulder pads and shoulder detail with some metallics and florals.”

Assistant clothing supplier Amy Hill from Tasty Vintage on Steep Hill explained that the resurgence of vintage clothing from yesteryear was down to quality and individuality.

“Investing in a vintage piece of clothing is exciting, and will inevitably pay off in the long run,” she said.

“The appeal of vintage clothing has been on the rise for years.”