By Stephanie Boridy
Make a statement this season with this new take on bold shoulders. This time, the bigger, the better!
There was a time when the thought of puffy shoulders just made us shudder. That time is no longer. From jackets to dresses, shoulders are being thrust into the spotlight of success for the second time since the 80s. Popping up on almost every runway since fall 2008, Christophe Decarnin at Balmain is pioneering the comeback with immaculately tailored shoulders on his blazers and dresses. Following close behind are Chloé and Proenza Schouler who are steadfastly embracing the trend’s bold properties with their own ballooned-shoulder blouses. The bold shoulder commands attention and comfort is a basic rule of thumb when it comes to being style-savvy. Choose a variation on the trend that makes you feel your best and pair it with a body-conscious skirt or tapered trousers to create the requisite nipped-in waist. Whether toned-down or exaggerated, keep it fun: the fashion-forward among us are always looking to try new looks—and bold shoulders are on our to-do list!
Great picks
Karl Lagerfeld
$225
Rayon and silk
Sizes XS to L
www.karllagerfeld.com
Banana Republic
$275
Silk and linen
Sizes 00 to 16
1-800-BRSTYLE
H&M
$44.90
Cotton
Sizes 4 to 12
www.hm.com
Mango
$69
Silk
Sizes S to L
www.mango.com
