Shapely shoulders; Which styles will reign in the '90s? To pad or not to pad, that is the question
Jan. 4, 1990
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Whither goest the shoulder pad?
The formidable foam form is the latest fashion fad to wreak confusion for weary women.
Declared dead by some top designers, it remains very much alive in the hearts and closets of millions of faithful fans.
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Some like it short; Restyling the concept of femininity
March 12, 1990
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The long and short of it:
Would Rapunzel's love-struck beau have pined beneath her window if her golden hair had been pixie-cut?
Not likely.
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Hemlines go up, down and all around
March 21, 1991
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Don't throw out that short skirt. Don't throw out that long skirt, either. Designers are as confused as you.
Associated Press fashion writer Suzy Patterson summed it up best when describing the the Ungaro show, where both long and short skirts stalked the runway: "He hedged his bets."
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Fashion most fleeting
Jan 2, 1992
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Out with the Lycra, in with the ladylike. 1992 brings a return to a softer, more feminine look. Put away leather, grab the gingham. Push-up bras are in, but as under, not outerwear. USA TODAY's Elizabeth Snead navigates the fjords of fashion, guaranteeing this list for six months. When in doubt, go retro.
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Post-war '40s styles: A victory for glamour
Jan. 2, 1992
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Post-war '40s styles are on the fashionable front lines for spring '92.
From fashion runways in Paris and New York to TV shows and films, the '40s retro rags are coming on strong.
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Models bank on busts, silicone scare aside
Jan. 9, 1992
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Fashion industry observers say the pressure for a bigger bust line - is higher than it has ever been for female models.
Until the fitness-crazed '80s, swimsuit models were buxom and high fashion models were emaciated. Now, buxom is in vogue everywhere.
