Step back to the 80s with this throwback look by Ukrainian boxer's wife

What outfit Kateryna Usyk chose

In the photo, Usyk's wife poses in a bold and glamorous look against the backdrop of a vintage car. She is wearing a white leather jumpsuit with a deep V-shaped neckline.

The key detail of the outfit is the very oversized, voluminous, and structured shoulders, which add a sense of drama to the silhouette.

The waist is accentuated, and the bottom part of the jumpsuit consists of short shorts. The look is completed with large earrings and bold makeup with burgundy lips as the focal point.

Kateryna Usyk showed a fashionable look (photo: instagram.com/usyk_kate1505)

What is this style?

This style is a vivid example of 1980s fashion (the so-called "power dressing"). It was in the 1980s that wide. Exaggerated padded shoulders became fashionable, symbolizing strength, power, and female independence.

At that time, clothing that resembled business suits but featured bolder elements was at the height of popularity.

Kateryna Usyk revealed a daring look (photo: instagram.com/usyk_kate1505)

Power dressing (style of the "strong woman")

This was perhaps the most influential trend of the decade, especially in the business world. Women strove to be on par with men at work, and fashion became their tool for showing strength and confidence.

Exaggerated shoulders: this is the 80s' signature. Shoulder pads were inserted everywhere—in jackets, blouses, coats, and dresses. The wider the shoulders, the stronger the woman appeared.

Masculine tailoring: blazers and jackets were tailored like men's suits but paired with more feminine elements, such as pencil skirts or bright blouses.

Body cult and aerobics

Thanks to the popularization of aerobics and fitness, sporty style became part of everyday wear.

Bright leggings and tights: neon or acid colors

Leotards and bodysuits: often paired with shorts

Headbands, leg warmers, and sneakers: it was fashionable to wear them not only at the gym but also in the street

Maximalism and excessiveness

The fashion principle of the 80s: "more is better"

Voluminous hairstyles: perms, teasing, tons of hairspray. The bigger the volume, the better

Bright makeup: blue eyeshadow, pink blush, bold lipstick—often all worn at once

Chunky accessories: large hoop earrings, bright plastic bracelets (often several on one arm), wide belts, and multilayered pearl necklaces

Glitter and sequins: evening wear was rich with sparkles, sequins, lurex, and metallic fabrics

Kateryna Usyk showed a stylish 80s-inspired outfit (photo: instagram.com/usyk_kate1505)