Power suits

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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.

[edit] 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.