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Women are often faced with the problem of what to wear on top, without looking dowdy or frumpy.  They want something which finishes their look off and still looks chic and tasteful.  This can easily be achieved by wearing boleros and shrugs, two items which are frequently overlooked by many.  Nevertheless, they are in fact suitable for women of all ages, shapes and sizes and are the ideal for finishing off an outfit perfectly.

Cover up with a Bolero or shrug:

Boleros and shrugs are great cover up for those ladies who are not keen on showing their upper arms.  For many women they are filled with a sense of dread at the prospect of having their so called â??bingo wingsâ? on display and although we say be confident and donâ??t be afraid to show off your arms some women just arenâ??t comfortable in doing so.  In that case boleros are the ideal solution.  They are also great for those who do have the confidence to show off their upper arms.  We are moving ever closer to autumn and as the nights get colder fewer and fewer women want to go out in bare arms.  A bolero is a much more stylish and elegant option than a coat or cardigan for an evening out.   Boleros are fantastic as they can dress an outfit up or down.  Some outfits just need a little extra something and a bolero can often be that something. 

There are a wide variety of boleros and shrugs available at Roman Originals, each of which has the ability to add something different to an outfit.  For instance a plain black bolero can add a sense of sophistication to an ensemble, and if the rest of the outfit is black it is keeping with the block colour and can be very slimming.  However, if you want to move away from block colour to opt for a look which makes the rest of your outfit stand then try adding a coloured bolero.  In the case of a black outfit a red bolero can be extremely effective in making your outfit stand out.  For those who want a really glam, evening look try teaming a sequined bolero with your dress for ultra chic.

Furthermore, although more casual than a bolero, shrugs are still very stylish and with a variety of style available there is surely one to suit everyone.  Some styles are more casual than others, whilst some are more detailed than others, meaning that each adds something individual to an outfit.

Shrugs can be worn with a pair of jeans and in this instance a simple top and detailed shrug are advisable.  Alternatively a top with detail could be worn with a plain shrug.  But remember the age old rule of not too much detail, it important to choose either a detailed top or a detailed shrug but never both at the same time.

Shrugs also come in very handy at this time of year as the evenings start to get colder.  So whilst round at a friendâ??s and enjoying their garden take a shrug along for the evening.  They can look great layered over the top of a summer dress.  Not only are shrugs extremely practical but the layering effect they allow us to achieve is highly fashionable.