sentences:  Before too long, these masculinized shapes were adopted by women seeking success in the corporate world and became an icon of women's attempts to smash the glass ceiling, a mission that was also added by their notable appearance in the TV series "Dynasty".As the decade wore on, shoulder pads became the defining fashion statement of the era, known as power dressing and bestowing the perception of status and position onto those who wore them.They became both larger and more ubiquitous—every garment from the brassiere upwards would come with its own set of shoulder pads.