Shoulder pads

It depends what type of garments you want to put the shoulder pads in. I have studied couture dressmaking and would use shoulder pads in, say, a tailored tweed Chanel- type jacket to give it a bit of structure as I am quite round shouldered. It hangs better and gives a much better outline. It would have to be sewn into the garment before lining and I wouldn’t trust a stick on one for the problems you describe. It sounds like you need to discuss your fitting issues with a proper dressmaker ( or get out your sewing machine!)

I have considered getting the Prym ones in the past then decided I could remove some from a garment I already had. These are not expensive and perhaps worth buying to see if they would work for you. www.johnlewis.com/search?search-term=shoulder%20pads

I think the squared shoulder fashion is returning. Sometimes, in jackets etc, with a little curve at the top.
I've also tried to make semi-tailored jackets and coats and you definitely need some kind of shoulder pad to help hold the shape. I used the hand stitch-in type.
Can't do it now - poor eyesight and manual coordination with old age .

I used to unpick them and remove the darn things.

Me too, EllenV. I'm quite broad shouldered and those shoulder pads made me look like an American footballer!

Thank you SO much for your responses.
Sadly, I’m don’t own sewing machine and my hand sewing not much cop either.
I will try the Prym ones, as suggested.
Cheers, all.