In some cases, sportive heavy -weight tops overpower and conflict with the mood of dressier sheer or beaded skirts. A corduroy peacoat doesn't work with a metallic or sheer evening gown. An alpaca jacket over a sequined skirt does work. Consult with a mirror. Going further, high art and high tech come together in fabrics as futuristic technology allow manufacturers to fuse previously incompatible textures such as tulle and mohair, silk and boiled wool, or jersey knit and plastic.
Some combinations work well while another just looks dumb.
But the options are exciting. I doubt many women are going to go for stuffing their hips in a puffed-up skirt or padded dress with Velcro closure. Like padded shoulders, however, padded vests and jackets just might make hips look narrower by contrast. Try it on and consult the mirror. Fur is in the spotlight once again and following the fashion down the leg.