# T-Shirts With Shoulder Pads Basics-Maker Three Dots Creates Sculpted Tee By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-09-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structured-t-shirt References: [nymag](http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2009/09/best_bet_body_sculpting.html) & [threedots](http://www.threedots.com/) For those of you who love the comfort of a tee but hate the un-polished slouch involved, the Sculpted Tee by [Three Dots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-and-elf-cosmetics) is for you. Featuring embroidered shoulder pads, the Sculpted Tee is basically a structured t-shirt that broadens shoulders, imparting a tailored element to something typically un-tailored. The shoulder pads are molded into the tee - rather than removable - so you won’t have embarrassing slip-age as you go about your day. “The shoulders are just bold enough to give you a tailored look instead of that football player one we all remember so well,” NYMag says. Is anyone surprised with the creation of a structured t-shirt? With the season’s return to ‘80s-inspired looks and sharp shoulders, something like this was bound to happen. At any rate, those having to adhere to business dress codes can rejoice; with a classic trouser and blazer, this structured t-shirt (which comes in versatile black and white) looks ready for the boardroom. Plus, the Scuplted Tee is made of [ultra-fine sheer jersey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-japan-knit), which is so comfy you’ll probably wear it on the weekend, too. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/underwear) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Structured T-shirts:** Opportunity for creating tailored and polished t-shirts by incorporating built-in shoulder pads. - **'80s-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for designing clothing that reflects the return to '80s-inspired looks. - **Comfortable Business Attire:** Opportunity to develop comfortable yet professional clothing options for those who need to adhere to business dress codes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Innovation opportunities lie in the fashion industry to produce structured t-shirts with built-in shoulder pads. - **Textiles:** Opportunity to create ultra-fine sheer jersey fabrics for comfortable yet stylish clothing. - **Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in the apparel industry to meet the demand for '80s-inspired fashion and comfortable business attire. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal White T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-pawson-1.md) - [Quick-Drying Summer T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-tee.md) - [Unique T-Shirt Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airknitx-tshirt.md) - [Elegant Easy-to-Wear Shirt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection.md) - [Minimal Layered Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tshirt.md) - [Adaptable Anti-Odor T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellen-patinatech-tshirt.md) - [Elevated Fall Basics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alyson-eastman.md) - [AR Fashion Creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eternitee-ar-platform.md) - [Transformative Shaping Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-by-miraclesuit.md)