Gonna argue the point; yes, it is Chaykin's style; but, it was also a fashion trend of the 80s and 80s comics. Fashion seems to run in 20 year cycles and, in the 80s, some 60s styles (such as narrow ties) returned; but, also stuff from 20 years before that, from the 40s. Double-breasted suits and shoulder pads for women were common elements of both the 40s and 80s. Chaykin has a love for that 40s and early 50s look, with the double-breasted suits, fedoras, and such, as well as shoulder pads on the women.

Meanwhile, the 80s saw a plethora of lingerie fashion, as film, television and MTV helped add that fetish to a new and wider audience, with a plethora of models and actresses in garter belts and black stocking, plus all manner of lingerie styles (corsets, teddies, bra & panty sets, etc). The pump came back in style and heels became a major dress elemnt, with clubwear trending towards the stiletto heel. There was also a trend in short boots for women, with the fringed suede and leather, as well as low cut stiletto heeled boots and high-heeled knee-length boots. Leather boots were also a male fashion item, from cowboy boots to styles closer to riding boots, as seen by numerous 80s bands. The club look for guys was a mix of 40s and 60s style suits and blue jeans, leather boots and leather jackets (bombers, motorcycle and members Only jackets)

American Flagg shows that off, in Chaykin's style, and it was carried forward by those who copied him. However, you saw the same stuff in other comics. Some, like The Rocketeer were period pieces; others just had those same fashions in the present. Fetishwear became more open in the 80s, both due to the influence of the Rocky Horror Picture Show and music videos. Madonna had girls wearing bustiers as outerwear and we see that in many 80s comics.

So, my rebuttal is that, though American Flagg reflected Chaykin's aesthetic and tastes, it also reflected the era in which it was published. Fashions changed in society and comics, while Chaykin continued on with that aesthetic. Therefore, it is just as indicative of the time as an issue of Superman, from John Byrne, with Lois in a pencil mini-skirt, stilettos and jacket with shoulder pads.

EdoBosnar ... Back where I'm from many girls wore leg warmers to keep warm and to some degree they found them fashionable and all that. Many of them including my own girlfriend finds them a bit trashy and out of place but they still continues to wear them into most of the 80's until finally died on its own. I shared those photos because it was simply a fad and nothing else.

I remember thinking, "She'd better never bring her arm to her side, or that's gonna dip kinda low."

I love that Kitty Pride outfit!  It's beautifully ugly, and encapsulates the youthful enthusiasm and exuberance that I used to love her for.

Here we go, courtesy of codystarbuck: