Alright, let’s yak about them big shoulder pads, you know, the things that make you look like a football player, kinda. I seen ’em around, these fashion folks, they bringin’ ’em back. Big time.
Now, I ain’t no fashion expert, you hear? I’m just an old woman who seen a thing or two. But these shoulder pads, they somethin’ else. They was big back in the day, when them fancy ladies on TV, the ones with all the money, they wore ’em. Made ’em look all important, like they owned the place. They call it “power dressin’,” I think. Like, you wear them big shoulders, and bam! You the boss now.
This ain’t the first time they come back around, neither. Fashion, it’s like a circle, always spinnin’. One minute it’s tight pants, the next it’s baggy pants, then it’s them big shoulder pads again. This time, though, they sayin’ it’s a real big deal. Bigger than ever, maybe. They puttin’ ’em in everything: jackets, shirts, even them… whatchamacallits… bodysuits!
- You got your straight ones,
- your pointy ones,
- and even some that look like little pillows sewed in there.
Why they doin’ it, you ask? Well, I reckon it’s ’cause they make clothes look better, kinda. They give ’em shape, you know? Like, if you got a droopy shirt, them shoulder pads, they lift it up, make it hang right. It’s like puttin’ starch in your collar, only for your whole shoulder. Makes you stand up straighter, too, I bet. Makes you look like you got somethin’ important to say, even if you just talkin’ ’bout the weather.
I seen pictures, them fancy designer folks, they all usin’ ’em. Saint Laurent, Stella McCartney, Etro, them fancy names I can barely pronounce. They puttin’ ’em on all their models, makin’ ’em look like they ready to take on the world. And you know what? Maybe that’s the point. Maybe these days, we all need a little somethin’ to make us feel stronger, more in charge.
Now, I ain’t sayin’ I’m gonna go out and buy me a jacket with them big ol’ shoulder pads. I’m too old for that nonsense. But I can see why the young folks like ’em. They want to feel powerful, they want to make a statement. And them shoulder pads, they do just that. They say, “Look at me, I’m here, and I ain’t afraid of nothin’.”
And you know, sometimes, that’s all you need. A little somethin’ to give you a boost, to make you feel like you can handle whatever life throws at you. Maybe it’s a new pair of shoes, maybe it’s a fancy hat, or maybe, just maybe, it’s a pair of big, bold shoulder pads. Who am I to judge? Fashion’s fashion, and it ain’t always gotta make sense. It just gotta make you feel good.
So, there you have it. My two cents on them big shoulder pads. They back, they big, and they ain’t goin’ nowhere anytime soon, I reckon. Whether you love ’em or hate ’em, you gotta admit, they somethin’ to talk about. And that’s more than you can say for most things these days.
And another thing, them shoulder pads, they kinda practical too, I guess. If you bump into somethin’, you got a little extra cushion there, you know? Might save you a bruise or two. And if you cold, well, them big shoulders, they like a little extra blanket, keep you warm. So, maybe they ain’t just about fashion, maybe they a little bit about common sense too.
But don’t get me wrong, they still look kinda silly, like you tryin’ to be somethin’ you ain’t. But hey, if it makes you happy, go for it. Life’s too short to worry ’bout what other folks think, I always say. You wanna wear big shoulder pads, you wear ’em. You wanna wear tiny little shoulder pads, you wear ’em. You wanna wear no shoulder pads at all, well, that’s fine too. It’s your body, your clothes, your choice. And don’t let nobody tell you different.
So, yeah, big shoulder pads. They a thing. A big, puffy, sometimes silly, but also kinda powerful thing. And I reckon we’ll be seein’ a whole lot more of ’em in the comin’ months. Just you wait and see.
