Big shoulders, bright colours and bold statement of styles. The dresses of the '80s were dresses to be seen in and women went one step further when dressing for a special event. This decade also saw more women going out to work and the new power look was created with knee-length skirts, wide-legged slacks, a matching blazer, and a blouse in a different colour. Designer jeans became a status symbol and were often teamed up with designer tailored jacket