Look at my mother's old photos, there are many shoulder pads, when wearing boxy like a TV set, but this year it accidentally caught fire. With the addition of shoulder pads, the silhouette clothes can better modify the female figure, lengthen the shoulder proportion and visually make the woman look more upright and temperament. But did you know that shoulder pads used to be an accessory only for men?
- The history of shoulder pads
Shoulder pads originated in the 17th and 18th centuries, when the British aristocracy and royal family paid great attention to appearance, and King George I was even more so. In order to enhance his image as a royal, he had tailors have "fake shoulders" sewn into his underwear to make him look more dignified as a king. Since then, shoulder pads have been used for men's clothing.
It was not until 1931 that famous designer Elsa Schiaparelli first borrowed the shoulder pads once reserved for men's wear into women's wear, using them to create an iconic silhouette. She used shoulder pads to widen a woman's shoulders and thereby visually reduce the proportion of her hips to flatter her figure. In 1939, at the beginning of World War II, women's fashion became increasingly militarized, and shoulder pads became larger and larger.
In 1939, Joan Crawford, a popular Hollywood actress, wore a dress with a large and exaggerated shoulder design at the premiere of the film "Gone with the Wind", which further promoted the popularity of the large silhouette.
Princess Diana and Lady Thatcher were also fond of silhouette design. Silhouette suits make their bodies straighter and more powerful, which is in line with the dress needs of professional women. Shoulder pads have also become a symbol of female strength.
- Shoulder pads on the runway
Nowadays, domestic and foreign designers have also coincidentally played shoulder pads to the extreme in their own design. Not only has the design of the shoulder become more and more exaggerated, but designers have also made great efforts in the choice of color and material. The most representative is Balmain, in the Balmain 2021 spring/summer series, we can see that the famous designer Olivier used a lot of shoulder pads in the clothing, simple and stylish, which is also a high-profile show after he joined Balmain.
In Chanel's spring/summer 2021 clothing, another possibility of different silhouette formation is shown to us. The elements of weaving and sequins not only integrate the classic elements of Chanel, but also add some unique tenderness to the large silhouette.
Saint Laurent uses the classic black and white color scheme, seemingly simple but not simple shoulder pad dress, stiff and slim shoulder curve with a belt of the same color, making the whole person look not only full of gas, but also a good proportion of the female body. Wearing a stylish sunglasses, it will be cool in the end.
After seeing so many designers in the show, you must also want to know how to use the silhouette to form clothes in life with interesting wear. Stay here! I'm on my way!
Key words: classic match/suit
Black, white and gray are timeless classic colors, no matter what kind of occasion can easily hold no pressure. Silhouette suit is the most worthy single product for women in the workplace, with a simple and exquisite inner match and stiletto heels, highlighting the strong aura of independent women, intellectual and generous. Young girls, like model Kaia Gerber, can wear matching shorts, a crossbody bag on their back, and a pair of sneakers for easy and comfortable school or shopping.
In this spring and summer, you can also try some different lively colors to add a touch of color to this spring season. In terms of color matching, you can choose a Morandi suit, or you can match a pure white silhouette coat with Morandi pink slacks like fashion blogger Aimee Song to make the whole outfit look more youthful and lively, and pink also adds a bit of girly feeling to her.
It's not just the Morandi color palette, but the high-saturation silhouette pieces are also a favorite of fashion bloggers. When matching silhouette pieces in life, be sure not to wear a full set of high-saturation color silhouette suits, and use one or two pieces to add just the right highlights to the entire look. In the choice of high saturation color, fashion bloggers love yellow, bright yellow is also this year's color, not in this spring for yourself to buy a yellow series of pieces?
Key words: high waist line /oversize/ missing clothes
Can't, can't, don't have the little girls think tall girl in profile form of garment is exclusive. The biggest charm of the silhouette is that no matter what kind of body you are, you can find the most suitable one in a variety of silhouette garments. Small girls in the selection of silhouette formation clothes, must pay attention to the high waist line, highlight, "high waist line". Just how important a high waist is when you look at petite Russian fashion blogger Mary leest.
The high waist line elongates her proportions and compensates for her naturally petite figure. The design of the shoulder pads makes her shoulders look more rigid and broad, and the combination of wide on the top and narrow on the bottom not only makes her look taller but also more thin. In addition to the high waist line, the "missing clothes" dressing method can also make small girls look more tall.
A large oversize silhouette is the best choice for completing the undergarment disappearance. And the oversize silhouette suit with a belt, but also can raise the waist line, is the best choice for small girls. In this spring and summer, oversize silhouette suits are also the most suitable for apple-shaped girls who can hide the flesh of the upper body and show everyone's slender legs. Don't you hurry to buy one?
Key words: dress/skirt
After seeing so many trouser suits, if you still feel that it is too difficult to match, then a good-looking silhouette dress is your best choice. Let's take a look at what fashion bloggers have been doing with the silhouette dress.
Silhouette dresses are relatively more formal than regular dresses. From the material choice, whether it is ordinary cloth or leather, soft cloth, sequins, chiffon, fashion bloggers can easily control. If you are a professional woman, choose leather, soft is a good choice, and chiffon is more relaxed and more suitable for shopping after work. When choosing a dress, choose a length above the knee, so that you can show the girl's slim calf line, and with a pair of delicate sandals or high heels, suddenly elongate the figure proportion. The design of the waist is particularly able to reflect the female curve, which makes the eyes shine.
For younger girls, you can use the silhouette short coat with the same half skirt and the same crop top to appear more lively and energetic. The Chanel girls Lily Rose Depp and Jennie Kim both opted for a Chanel skirt suit that was cool and chic.
Fashion blogger Emma Rowen Rose made it a point to layer printed dresses with white shoulder-padded short-sleeved shirts. A simple white shoulder-padded shirt makes the whole look more fashionable and cool, if it is a girl with worship meat, then this shoulder-padded short-sleeved shirt can play a good role in shaping the figure.
If you are a girl who wears bold clothes in life and loves European and American style, then you must not miss such a silhouette dress. The combination of cutouts, sequins, and deep V designs makes fashion bloggers look sexy and feminine. As long as there are shoulder pads, a dress will never be ordinary, full of tension.
After reading so many dress tips, can you not understand why designers are so obsessed with shoulder pads? Don't hurry up and get a favorite silhouette to match it.
