The Bolero – A Perfect Cover Up For Winter
When you go to a party or special occasion, it can often be difficult to know what to wear as a cover up. Most of the cardigans and jackets that you have will not be formal enough of will just not work with the line of your dress. An evening or party dress requires something a bit special to show it off to its full potential and compliment it with just the right amount of sparkle, detail or interest. It should not be covered up too much but needs a functional cover up that does not stop the skirt from hanging correctly.
A bolero is the name given to a short fitted jacket which usually has a curved edge on the fron to opening so that it can be elegantly left open to show the beauty of the dress. A bolero will work particularly well with an empire line evening dress as it mirrors the seam which falls just under the bust. It also looks good with column style dress as it helps to elongate the body by altering the proportions. It also works especially well for petites as it makes everything look in proportion.
For most people an evening cover up has two main functions. One is for those who don’t want to show off their arms, perhaps because they feel uncomfortable or the other to add a little bit of warmth. A boloro can transform an evening dress giving it a completely different look. Think how different a plain black strappy evening dress would look when a sequin bolero is added.
You can make your bolero a feature of the outfit by choosing one with embellishments or in a bright colour. This would usually work best with a quite plain evening dress. If you have an elaborate evening dress, it would probably be best to wear a fairly plain bolero so that it does not detract from the dress.
Long Sleeve Purple Sequin Bead Bolero
This beautiful bolero is embellished with large purple sequins and beads and would look great with just about any black evening dress or party dress. You could also try wearing it with jeans and a t shirt for a fashionable casual outfit for over Christmas.
Rose Detail Black Short Sleeved Bolero
This cropped style of bolero is another versatile evening cover up that will work with a variety of cover ups. It has a rose detail effect and texture which is a great way of adding interest in a subtle way to any evening outfit.