Power suits were very big in the 1980’s because of the transformation of the role of women, Shoulder pads were everywhere. By the early 1990’s the tailored suit had began to tone down a bit with softer fabrics. Designers began to lessen the intensity of the shoulder pad. The line of the suit also changed as well and instead of following a masculine rigid line it followed the curves of the female body. Celebrities like Whoopi Goldberg helped to instigate this style. Her masculine style with a dollop of femininity became very popular. Some women even started going to men’s shops for this look. This video is from the Academy Awards and you can see the power suit not only on Whoopi but also on other guests in the surroundings. Whoopi had won an academy award the previous year and returned to crown the new winner. Events like this with such large publicity, definitely gave a key role into promoting many of the trends including the power suit.
Acquired Source: History of the 20th Century, Elizabeth Ewing, Costume and Fashion Press, New York, NY; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17dYIDqy0Do
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