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i really like knitted jumpers, but hate the fact the ones i like have shoulder pads. i think they're sewn in too, so i couldnt just take them out. personally, i don't understand this whole shoulder pad craze; i think it looks ridiculous. if your skinny, it makes you look out of proportion and silly, and if your 'normal' or plus size, it just makes you look broader. i don't know if its just something i don't like but i hate my shoulders as it is and in no way do i want to 'define' them or even make them appear broader! but on the other hand, i do like elbow pads, i think they make jackets look better and give them a different look or 'twist', especially when they're subtle and only realise them when you look. i saw this guy walk into zara with elbow pads and i loved it. what do you think about these shoulder/elbow pads?

picture: shoulder pads in the 80's