Hard shoulders (Autumn Winter-2009)

One of the key ingredient of 80s power dressing is back in vogue all again adding glamour to the disco culture.

Back then the idea behind the concept of hard shoulders being introduced to women’s wear was significantly related to the social and economical development women had shown all across the globe be it politics ,business or the day to day life women empowerment was evident in every sphere.

Following the similar lines once again designers focused, on well-defined shoulders. Structured pieces such as coats and jackets came with architectural and austere shoulders on the Autumn/Winter runways while exaggerated puffs and pagodas emphasized the look on dresses and blouses.

Collections by designers like Isabel Marant, Zacposen, Jaeger London, and Polini had a mention of shoulders been made hard and striking, with details like puffs and stiff finishes, In order to emphasize them more.
This autumn winter the exaggerated shoulders are now the ultimate element of power dressing; giving an impression of lean waist lines.