How to Wear Shoulder Pads and the Storied History Behind the Trend

A fashion historian told Business Insider there's evidence even Queen Elizabeth I was a fan of shoulder pads.

The Bold Shoulder: How to Wear the Modern Shoulder Pad — Exhibit A

NFL History: 100 objects that tell the story of football - Sports Illustrated

The History of Shoulder Pads – CR Fashion Book

Standout Moments in the History of Women's Power Suits

The Scandalous History of Shoulder Pads – Fashion's Flashback

By Design; Evolution of Shoulder Pads - The New York Times

“Shoulder Pads: Elevating Style, Confidence, and History”, by David Benjamin

The History of Shoulder Pads – CR Fashion Book

The Little-Known History of Shoulder Pads—and Why They Keep Coming Back - WSJ

The History of Shoulder Pads – CR Fashion Book