Pointy and exaggerated shoulder pads are the most ridiculous fashion trend ever.
At least that is the opinion of Daily Mail columnist Leah Hardy, who has claimed that not only is the look laughable, it also screams "macho, power and aggression" – things that no lady should want associated with her body.
The writer explained: "The theory behind such pads is that the broadness of your shoulders will create the illusion of a smaller waist and hips.
"I’m not convinced. Partly because, with Posh-style pads, nobody’s looking at your waist and hips – they are too busy laughing at your shoulders."
Commenting on stars like Victoria Beckham, Rihanna, Kate Moss and Madonna’s choice to embrace the trend that was brought back into fashion by French label Balmain, so wholeheartedly, she said they look like wannabe superheroes.
I personally would have to disagree. Perhaps the fact that I’m currently swept up by the wave of fabulous designer clothing that sport the trend is only temporary. Maybe I’ll feel the same way about the trend in 20 years as those who endured it in the 1980s do now. Regardless, I think Balmain’s pagoda shoulder is gorgeous in all its dramatic glory.
And that’s what high-end fashion is all about after all – theatrics, drama, art. I’m not saying that I would feel comfortable wearing such an exaggerated style of jacket while out shopping at Tesco, but there’s still room for it in my wardrobe.
What do you think of the super shoulders?
ugly. dunt like em. make ya look out of shape. its for old ppl. you wont catch me in thm.