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Anna-Kaci Muscle Tee Totally Modernizes Shoulder Pads
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Retro styles can be totally cool, but there are some trends and fads we never want to come back. ‘80s hair can definitely stay in the past, as can wearing skirts over flare jeans. We definitely don’t want to deal with ultra-low-rise pants again or using a hot tool to make a star shape in our hair. Another one we don’t want to see is shoulder pads — or do we?
We certainly don’t want to bring back the whole linebacker look with shoulder pads that were multiple inches high, but just as how a skirt can be mini, midi or maxi, there can be different versions of shoulder pads as well. Not all of them need to reach the sky and be so obvious. When done right, they can be modern and fresh!
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This top is like an elevated muscle tee. It has the crew neckline and the oversized armholes, but it’s the shoulder pads that bring it to the next level.
There’s just enough padding integrated to add a little edgy structure, taking a simple, solid shirt and turning it into a fashion statement!
We also love this tee because it’s made of 90% cotton, so it’s soft, lightweight and breathable, and it has a relaxed but not baggy fit. It’s long enough to tuck into your bottoms, but it looks cool hanging outside of them too. Even better is that it’s currently available in four colors: white, black, khaki and green!
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Another awesome thing about this top is, like any solid tee, it can be teamed with just about anything — but because of the shoulder pad effect, you know your outfit is going to be automatically chic. We love the simple denim shorts and bootie look, but feel free to go another direction and pair it with some wide leg trousers too, or a faux-leather mini skirt.
What about trying it under a pair of overalls, or tucked into a pleated satin midi skirt? Go with skinny jeans and sneakers one day and switch to culottes and mules the next. Truly anything you can think of will almost definitely be a winning look with a top like this!
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The History of Shoulder Pads
Spotted throughout the Fall/Winter 2018 runways and teased next season, for Spring/Summer 2019, too, shoulder pads are abound once again. But while the style—most synonymous with the 1980s—may seem old-fashioned, the pieces might actually be harbingers of change.
Their popularity has aligned with significant moments in women’s history, and today’s return in designers’ over-the-top form is no mere accident.
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Originally invented as a protective layer for American football players in the late 19th century, shoulder pads did not make their way into women’s fashion until the 1930s. It took the creative mind of Elsa Schiaparelli to dream up adding the padding to women’s clothes. The French designer, who was tapped into the surrealist art movement, was known for featuring trompe l’oeil (“trick of the eye”) and other illusionistic details to her designs and experimenting with the shape of women’s silhouettes. Schiaparelli often used shoulder pads in her structured jackets, an early glimpse into the decades later, when the wartime chic look would dominate fashion.
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Before that, however, Adrian Adolph Greenburg, widely known by his first name, brought shoulder pads to the silver screen in his designs, broadcasting the strong-shouldered look to a wider audience in the ’30s.
His relationship with Joan Crawford was especially instrumental in this, as shoulder pads became a defining feature of her signature style. It began with Crawford’s character in the 1932 film Letty Lynton, who is largely remembered for her Adrian gown featuring fluffy, ruffled shoulders. This focus on the shoulders then developed into more structured iterations, like those abundant in Adrian’s costumes for Crawford in the 1945 drama Mildred Pierce. In the film, Crawford plays a determined woman who, after her husband leaves her, decides to create her own financial success and raise her two daughters on her own. The choice to outfit her in shoulder pads reflects the style’s connection to shifting gender roles, which was happening in the real world as women began entering the workforce during World War II.
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With women taking positions in new professions, they needed a new look to fit in with the male-dominated industries.
During this time, the slinky 1930s fashions made way for much more utilitarian, military-inspired styles, providing an opportunity for shoulder pads to become a fashion staple. The broad-shouldered silhouette created a way for women to assimilate into their male-dominated surroundings. After the war, women’s fashion became ultra feminine again, the Victory Suit style that arose in the ‘40s was soon replaced with Dior’s flattering New Look, and shoulder pads were on the outs.
Two decades later, the broad-shouldered look made a comeback in a major way. Shoulder pads became a defining feature of fashion in the 1980s. From political figures to Hollywood celebrities, everyone was sporting the look. Margaret Thatcher, former British Prime Minister, not only made an impact on politics, she helped define what we now call power dressing. Her public image was largely centered on her preferred uniform of skirt suits, which often included blazers with shoulder pads. As the first female Prime Minister, Thatcher assumed a traditionally male role, and thus used her dress to conform to accepted values.
Much like the women of the late ’30s, Thatcher’s shoulder-padded suits offered a way for her to visually assimilate with the men she worked with and distance her femininity from her public office. More women followed suit as they began making strides into the upper echelons of corporate companies, and needed a way to simultaneously fit in and assert their power.
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That’s not to say that women weren’t interested in more glamorous fashion, too. Along with the rise of the power suit was a more-is-more mentality that ruled ‘80s fashion. Looking at icons like Madonna and Grace Jones, ’80s styles, including shoulder pads, helped define the sense of fashion they’re still most strongly associated with. This was also apparent in the media, with TV shows such as Dynasty presenting images of women in decked out gowns, often enhanced by shoulder pads or frilly shoulder details.
For the younger generation, teen dramas like Heathers featured the four girls in the clique wearing blazers with exaggerated shoulders. These pop culture references helped broadcast the popularity of the style and continued to associate it with strong female characters.
Fast forward to present day, and shoulder pads are again having a moment. This coincides with a general resurrection of ‘80s trends, largely promoted by the high fashion circuit. Shoulder pads, among other ‘80s themes like neon, lamé, and animal prints, ruled the Fall/Winter 2018 runways of Tom Ford, Miu Miu, Balmain, Saint Laurent, Gareth Pugh, and more.
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The most prominent designer championing the return of shoulder pads, however, is Demna Gvasalia.
Since he took the helm at Balenciaga and through Vetements, the designer has played with shape, form, and proportion of men’s and women’s silhouettes, with specific attention to their shoulders. Since the Spring/Summer 2016 season, he’s run the gamut, showing overly stuffed shoulders on blazers, T-shirts with concealed linebacker-esque padding, sloped yet padded broad-shouldered suit jackets, and dresses with cap sleeves voluminized by shoulder pads. He’s even turned to technology to enhance his vision. For Balenciaga’s Fall/Winter 2018 and Spring/Summer 2019 collections, Gvasalia used a 3-D molding process to create the strong-shouldered looks with precise tailoring. This was especially apparent in the square, angled shoulders in the Spring/Summer 2019 collection, bringing the trend into a futuristic realm.
The current shoulder pad revival again aligns with an important moment in history for women. Just as shoulder pads had appeared during other times when women were confronting their shifting position in society, the prominence of the style today coincides with women declaring their agency through the #MeToo movement and activism for women’s reproductive rights in public policy.
These connections between shoulder pads and progressive moments for women show how the once masculine style has become ingrained in times of female empowerment.
2021 USC Football Fall Camp Report #3: First Day of Shoulder Pads
Pads were popping today as the Trojans donned shells for the first time during Fall Camp.
- USC defensive coordinator Todd Orlando commended Robert Stiner and the football sports performance staff for getting the team in shape to go full speed early on in camp. “Once you have a little bit of shield to your body, a little bit more muscle, you have a little bit more confidence,” Orlando said. “Because they’ve done such a good job in the weight room, they feel like they can go all day.”
- All eyes are on freshman defensive lineman Korey Foreman, the former No. 1 recruit in the nation. But Orlando says the expectations of his teammates are far more important than those coming from outside.
“[Foreman] gets pushed by Nick [Figueroa] and the rest of that room … so I think as long as he can kind of weather that storm with what the upperclassmen expect out of him, the expectations won’t be that much for him,” he said.
- Figueroa praised Foreman’s natural athleticism. “He moves really well, he can flip his hips, he’s a strong kid,” Figueroa said. “He’s getting his weight going, he’s getting there, but he’s still strong even at this weight right now. Once things click, he’s gonna be great for us.”
- Figueroa’s father works with Foreman’s father, so the two have known each other for a while and are continuing to build their relationship. “I’m just trying to figure out what motivates him so I can be the best mentor that I can be towards him,” said Figueroa.
- Redshirt freshman defensive lineman Jamar Sekona drew praise from Orlando today. “[Jamar]’s a worker, that’s the No. 1 thing,” he said. “He’s accountable. He really cares. He loves the game .
.. Give me as many of those guys as possible. He’s got grit to him. He’s going to be exactly what we ask him to be, and he’s going to develop.”
- With the departure of Marlon Tuipulotu and the injury to Brandon Pili, the Trojans are looking for players to step up on the interior defensive line. “It’s definitely a big opportunity,” Sekona said. “But whether they’re here or not, it’s the same mindset for all the defensive linemen: come in and attack. Do what you need to do in your position to make an impact.”
- Olaijah Griffin’s departure also left a hole for cornerback Isaac Taylor-Stuart to fill, and defensive backs coach Donte Williams has been impressed with his growth. “He’s become a leader,” Williams said. “And now he’s gotten to the point where he’s comfortable taking chances on the field. And nine times out of 10, if Isaac’s taking a chance, I’ll put my money on Isaac to make a play.”
Hockey Shoulder Pad Sizing Chart & Guide
Ice Hockey Shoulder Pads provide protection for a variety of key areas within the upper body, including your shoulders, collar bones, spine, ribcage and more! In order to key these areas fully protected, this important piece of Ice Hockey equipment must be properly sized to ensure full coverage.
This guide will include how to measure for the right shoulder pad size, how they should fit, along with some ideas to consider for your new Ice Hockey Shoulder Pads.
Components of Hockey Shoulder Pads
- Shoulder Caps
- Bicep Pads
- Chest Protector
- Back Protector
- Rib Guards
- Abdominal Pad
Taking the Right Measurement
Using a soft measuring tape, measure around the circumference of the chest, just below the armpits standing. Also, be sure to be in a relaxed state and not inhaling, as doing so could affect size. Factor this size in with your height to help narrow down a size.
How Should Hockey Shoulder Pads Fit?
Shoulder pads should fit snugly while the vital tips of the shoulder must be properly under the shoulder caps. The bicep pads should not interfere with the player’s elbow pads.
Shoulder Pads are Too Small When:
- Shoulder caps point upwards instead of outwards
- Neckline digs into neck or shoulders
- Cannot raise arms comfortably overhead
- Too much skin is exposed between the top of the pants and the bottom of the shoulder pads, and between the bicep protectors and the top of the elbow pads
Shoulder Pads are Too Big When:
- Neckline sags and collarbone is exposed
- Pads fall off the tops of the shoulders
- Bottom edges droop well below the rib cage
- They overlap with the hockey pants and elbow pads, which hinder flexibility and mobility
Hockey Shoulder Pad Sizing Chart
| Pad Size | Age Range | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Small | 3 – 4 | 3’2″ – 3’11” | 20″ – 23″ |
| Youth Medium | 4 – 6 | 3’6″ – 3’11” | 22″ – 25″ |
| Youth Large | 7 – 8 | 3’10” – 4’4″ | 24″ – 27″ |
| Junior Small | 7 – 9 | 4’4″ – 4’7″ | 26″ – 29″ |
| Junior Medium | 8 – 11 | 4’5″ – 4’11” | 28″ – 31″ |
| Junior Large | 10 – 13 | 4’10” – 5’3″ | 30″ – 34″ |
| Senior Small | 14 – 16 | 5’4″ – 5’8″ | 32″ – 38″ |
| Senior Medium | 16+ | 5’6″ – 5’11” | 36″ – 41″ |
| Senior Large | 18+ | 5’9″ – 6’2″ | 39″ – 43″ |
Shoulder Pad Purchase Considerations
- How often should I replace / clean my shoulder pads? Shoulder Pads can last for many years depending on care, how often you use them, and the level of hockey you play.
If you use them at a high level multiple times a week, there is a good chance that the velcro can wear down and become ineffective. This is a sign that you will need a new pair. To clean shoulder pads, soak them in a bathtub filled with warm water and Oxiclean (or something comparable). Take them out after a few hours, then let them air dry. - What are the top brands for shoulder pads? The top three brands for Ice Hockey Shoulder Pads are Bauer, CCM, and Warrior. Each of the three brands have various models that cater towards a certain style and play type.
- What are youth league shoulder pad requirements? As per USA Hockey Rules, all players must wear all protective equipment for games, which includes shoulder pads. It is recommended that players wear shoulder pads that are specific to Ice Hockey. Also, be sure to check and see if the youth shoulder pads fit properly before each new season!
- Any other considerations? Most brands have three styles of shoulder pads.
For example, one style might cater towards players looking for maximum protection, while looking less for mobility. On the contrary, another style might be for players looking for maximum mobility, but with less emphasis on protection. Choosing the right fit comes down to personal preference and playstyle.
Hockey Shoulder Pad Sizing by Brand
Bauer Shoulder Pad Sizing Chart
CCM Shoulder Pad Sizing Chart
Warrior Shoulder Pad Sizing Chart
Sher-Wood Shoulder Pad Sizing Chart
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Shoulder pads: a trend that struggles for equality
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Vogue has already said that and we saw it on the catwalks of the spring/summer 2019 collections: the female shoulder pads promise a strong return for this year that has just begun. We have all seen pictures of our grandmother wearing this eighties suit with shoulder pads in her time as a worker.
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In June of 2018 we saw them on the Alexander Wang catwalk in New York. Then, at Paris Fashion Week we saw them twice: in the Fall / Winter 2018-2019 collection of Saint Laurent, and in the Balenciaga Spring/Summer 2019 collection. Finally, in October 2018 we saw Lady Gaga wear an over-sized suit from Marc Jacobs, which confirmed the predictions.
When the singer, and now an actress, wore this Marc Jacobs costume, she gave a speech explaining why she wore it.
Her speech ended like this: “Today I decided that I want to regain power, today I have my pants on”. What does the use of this garment have to do with the feminist struggle?
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A little history
According to Julia Hobbs, for Vogue, the trend of female shoulder pads can be traced back to the 1930s, when the irreverent heiress, poet and British human rights activist, Nancy Cunard, began to wear clothes that were usually associated with the masculine, among them were the motorcyclist jacket and the blazer.
During the same decade, says Hobbs, the Italian designer and rival of Coco Chanel, Elsa Schiaparelli, moves to Paris and opens her design firm.
Schiaparelli would also be very transgressive when it comes to the limits of genres in fashion: she made the jumpsuit fashionable and used several versions of the male blazer in her collections of women’s clothing.
In 1945 went out Mildred Pierce, the film that narrates the rivalry between a mother who tries to climb socially (Joan Crawford) and her daughter (Ann Blyth), for the love of the same man. In Mildred Pierce, both protagonists wear suits with pronounced shoulders. Although it is not the same eighties shoulder pad later used by our grandmothers, it is the first version of this and the first time we saw it on the big screen.