Women's Petite Shoulder Pads for Jackets & Blazers - Slim Fit Comfort for Professional & Formal Outfits

These are the best shoulder pads for giving a gentle enhancement to your shoulders, thereby providing a subtle and natural filling out of the area. Clothing (tops, blouses, sweaters, and dresses) drapes better when wearing these. The saying "Look better, feel better" certainly applies to the wearing of shoulder pads for me. I have small, sloping shoulders which need a little padding in order for my body to look more proportionate. The older, obvious pads of the 80's have been replaced with these subtle ones. I have both the petite and the slimline pads. The slimline ones are the smallest, while the petite are a little larger and slightly thicker. Both are good, but the slimline gets the most use in my wardrobe.I have not had the issue of tearing of the flap because I don't use them. I just slip the pads under my bra straps and put my top on. They stay in place pretty well that way most of the time due to the texture of the foam and don't tear. Wearing them under the bra straps allows them to last for at least a few years.I wash these periodically with whatever bar hand soap is on my sink at the time and let them air dry. Occasionally cleaning them of body oils and dead skin cells will keep them smelling fresh and will also prolong the life as skin oils will degrade all foam over time. The color charges over time from a light Caucasian skin- tone to a pale to medium yellow. That's the nature of foam over time.I give these pads 5 stars and a thumbs up.Thank you for taking the time to read this review. I write reviews so that other potential buyers will have honest feedback on items that they are considering purchasing. If this review has been helpful to you, please click "yes" below.