Power suits

Power suits

A power suit is a type of suit stereotypically associated with big business environments in the 1980s. Characterized with sharp, wide shoulder pads and stiff rigidity that were first introduced by Polo Ralph Lauren.

Power suits in television

Women in the 80s sometimes looked to their favorite TV shows for fashion inspiration. Characters from Dynasty, Designing Women and Dallas wore them in extravagant designs.


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