A writer friend, Jayme Cyk, connected me with Allison Bornstein, who helped me with styling: She found a pair of The Row shoes that I was able to purchase on Vestiaire Collective and Completedworks earrings that were pearl with a modern twist
[372] [373] [374] [375] So many designers continued to present really huge shoulders into the eighties, however, [376] [377] that women were left with little option but to conform to it, which they did, [378] so much so that big shoulder pads became common in and characteristic of the 1980s, [379] seen on everyone from political leaders to actors in TV shows like Dynasty to your coworkers and family
The exposed shoulders balance beautifully with a full mid-calf skirt, giving the outfit a polished 1950s shape
Carson Daly and Willie Geist , however, firmly remained on team blue and black
Designed with a flattering V-neck and luxurious stretch velvet fabric, this dress offers comfort and style in one chic package