Shoulder pads - a good thing?

Yasmin · 06-10-2005

Is there ever a reason?

Or should they always be cut out of any garment that has them?

PrinceOfCats · 06-10-2005

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Originally Posted by Yasmin

Is there ever a reason?

Or should they always be cut out of any garment that has them?

Yes, most men would look silly wearing an unpadded suit. That's why Armani looks so cack.

Erin · 06-10-2005

I know I hate them, even for work.

I don't need any more bulk/structure added to my figure.

mirrra · 06-10-2005

i agree with PrinceOf Cats about men' suits,
otherwise i remove them if possible...

vintage_princess · 06-10-2005

They still make them?

sakina · 06-10-2005

^ maybe she's talking about vintage stuff?

I cut the shoulder pads out of everything, they just look ridiculous.

Bluestar07 · 07-10-2005

^ me too. The first thing I do if I acquire anything with shoulder pads is to rip them off.

Erin · 07-10-2005

I look like a football player if I keep those things in.

Yasmin · 07-10-2005

Thanks. It is a vintage houndstooth jacket and I have been wanting to rip out the shoulderpads since I got it but I wanted to be sure I wouldn't regret it.

baRose · 08-10-2005

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Originally Posted by vintage_princess

They still make them?

Yes. But I've seen them mostly in women's business suits. I take the jackets to a tailor to get them removed because they are inside the lining.

thewannabe · 08-10-2005

Agree with posts above; Have them altered/tailored to get them removed...
I wonder if it's just so the garmet will have more 'structure' when on the rack (or maybe it's an option for shoulder-less people?).

Shoulder pads look ridiculous in clothes when I wear them, especially when I have to raise your arms!

Jane Loves Marc · 06-11-2005

hahaha I wear mine all the TIME.
partly to spite people who hate them and partly cause they look good and I'm young and can get away with it damnit.

I have this vintage pink velvet jacket that's seriousely cool with major shoulder pads.

Umm Zain · 08-11-2005

Oh my, I hate shoulder pads and I always cut them out of my clothes.

x[E]nOn · 10-11-2005

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Originally Posted by thewannabe

Agree with posts above; Have them altered/tailored to get them removed...
I wonder if it's just so the garmet will have more 'structure' when on the rack (or maybe it's an option for shoulder-less people?).

Shoulder pads look ridiculous in clothes when I wear them, especially when I have to raise your arms!

i have always thought shoulder pads would be good for people who have narrow shoulders? i haven't worn garments with shoulder pads yet but i i am quite surprise to know that shoulder pads are so hated by everyone. hmm...what actually happens when you raise your arms?

urd · 11-11-2005

even most new jackets have little shoulder pads because it gives more shape to your shoulders and the fabric doesn't fall as nicely without them.

I'm having an 80s obsession at the moment and I was thinking of getting something with big shoulder pads..

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Yasmin backstage pass Join Date: Aug 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 757	Shoulder pads - a good thing? Is there ever a reason? Or should they always be cut out of any garment that has them?

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Erin Iowa Girl at Heart Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Los Angeles Gender: femme Posts: 14,617	I know I hate them, even for work. I don't need any more bulk/structure added to my figure.

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mirrra sleeping Design Team Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: europe Gender: femme Posts: 1,570	i agree with PrinceOf Cats about men' suits, otherwise i remove them if possible... __________________ hope.less.

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vintage_princess Adorable illusion Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London Gender: femme Posts: 6,644	They still make them? __________________ "...jus flip up ur collar, pull up ur sleeves and wear it loose... done less FOB like"

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sakina backstage pass Join Date: Jun 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 819	^ maybe she's talking about vintage stuff? I cut the shoulder pads out of everything, they just look ridiculous.

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Bluestar07 V.I.P. Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,577	^ me too. The first thing I do if I acquire anything with shoulder pads is to rip them off.

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thewannabe rising star Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Seattle, USA Gender: femme Posts: 202	Agree with posts above; Have them altered/tailored to get them removed... I wonder if it's just so the garmet will have more 'structure' when on the rack (or maybe it's an option for shoulder-less people?). Shoulder pads look ridiculous in clothes when I wear them, especially when I have to raise your arms!

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Jane Loves Marc backstage pass Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dallas Gender: femme Posts: 788	hahaha I wear mine all the TIME. partly to spite people who hate them and partly cause they look good and I'm young and can get away with it damnit. I have this vintage pink velvet jacket that's seriousely cool with major shoulder pads.

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Umm Zain Info warrior/technophile Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA Gender: femme Posts: 636	Oh my, I hate shoulder pads and I always cut them out of my clothes.