Strong Shoulders - From Runway to Reality

Strong shoulders are undeniably a big trend this season, and for good reason: they make you look polished, update your silhouette and make your waist and hips look tiny in comparison. Plus, every once in a while, we all can use a little armor and padding.

We've gone straight to the source with some vintage 80s styles so you can wear the trend without investing a lot. Here's how we went from runway to reality:

Runway: Balenciaga Fall 2009

Reality: Vintage 80s Peplum Blouse, Strim Vintage on Market Publique

Runway: Nina Ricci Fall 2009

Reality: Faux Leather Cropped Jacket with Leopard Insets, Erstwhile Style on Market Publique

Runway: Haider Ackermann Fall 2009

Reality: Vintage Red Cropped Jacket, Painfully Hip on Market Publique

Runway: Rag and Bone Spring 2010

Reality: Vintage Cropped Schoolboy Blazer, Chitown Vintage on Market Publique

Runway: Rebecca Taylor Spring 2010

Reality: Vintage Vest with Red Piping, The Frippery on Market Publique

Runway: William Rast Spring 2010

Reality: Vintage 80s Tan Leather Jacket, Unlovable Vintage on Market Publique

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