Lace bolero
Initially, a bolero was understood as a cropped jacket that covered part of the back and arms and left the neckline area open. However, modern fashion has made its own adjustments to the classic model. And today you can find boleros of a variety of styles and styles. The most elegant and feminine variety of this item of women's wardrobe is considered to be a lace bolero.
Models
A lace bolero is perfect to complete the dressy look. Moreover, regardless of whether it will be an evening version, a wedding dress or just an outfit for walking around the city. Refined, thin lace effectively emphasizes the female silhouette, making the figure more graceful and slim.
Bolero is not only a very beautiful and elegant piece of a dress. It also has a certain practicality. A light cape will help, if not keep warm, then at least shelter from rain, wind, cold. Bolero helps to visually correct minor figure flaws, stretches the silhouette, balances the line of the shoulders and hips.
More recently, the bolero was considered a part of the costume of a dancer or ballerina. A light, beautiful cape did not hinder movement, warmed and looked very impressive. Today, the bolero is part of a business, evening and casual outfit.
The modern bolero range has dozens of different styles. Among them: bolero with short and long sleeves, bolero-cape, bolero-jacket, shortened and elongated models, etc. The bolero can be worn loose, buttoned up with tiny buttons, or tied in a pareo-style knot.
A lace bolero is most often combined with an elegant or evening dress. Models with long sleeves look especially impressive with open dresses with straps or corset models.
The most beautiful and feminine models are wedding boleros.This bolero can be made entirely of the finest white lace or in combination with other materials, such as tulle.
A graceful, delicate bolero will help make the bride's outfit too open to be more restrained and chaste.
The lace bolero can also be used after the wedding. White and lace never go out of style. This bolero will be the perfect addition to any evening outfit.
When choosing a wedding bolero, you need to pay attention to several points:
- the color of the bolero should perfectly match the color of the wedding dress. An exception may be the contrasting color of the bolero if there is another element of the same color in the outfit (shoes, handbag, belt);
- it is better not to wear a bolero to a dress with a V-neck. The ideal option is a dress with a corset or thin straps;
- if the wedding dress is very magnificently decorated with rhinestones, sparkles, beads, then the bolero should be as simple and concise as possible. And vice versa.
Lace types
Lace is a common name that hides many different weaving options for this amazingly beautiful material.
Bruges lace... A very delicate, airy canvas, a distinctive feature of which is the presence of a large number of ribbon curls and other patterns.
Macrame.Lace made in macrame technique. Recently very popular type of needlework, which is based on the knotted weaving technique.
Ribbon lace... A pattern is woven from ribbons or braid, which is then decorated with needle or bobbin lace.
Richelieu... An embroidery technique, which consists in the decorative design of curly cuts that form a complex and intricate pattern on the fabric. Also a kind of lace.
Fillet lace... The thinnest, weightless, openwork material, which is based on a mesh.
Irish lace... A very popular knitting technique in recent years, with which you can create truly unique and exclusive lace patterns. First, individual motifs are knitted, most often, these are floral ornaments, then they are connected with the help of a mesh into a whole canvas.
Guipure... Probably the most favorite and popular type of lace. Most often, a floral pattern serves as an ornament for guipure: leaves, flowers, shoots.
Colour
Timeless, the classic line of colors. White and black lace bolero look perfect with outfits of any color. White color gives the image lightness and freshness, black makes the outfit more sophisticated and elegant. Another versatile option is the red bolero. Complete with a red dress or an elegant trouser suit, this bolero creates a very bright, unique image!
If the bolero is part of an elegant set and is combined with a dress, then it must be selected to match the main outfit.
For everyday life, the color of the bolero can be anything. Bright, colored summer dresses and sundresses look great with lace boleros in pastel colors (mint, pistachio, lilac, turquoise, blue, sand, pink, peach).
What to wear with?
A lace bolero is definitely an element of smart and evening wear. Therefore, it is ideal for creating a beautiful image for going out: theater, family celebration, party with friends, corporate party and many more reasons to try on this exquisite and stylish little thing.
Bolero and floor-length evening dress - an unusually feminine and elegant outfit. Only high-heeled shoes are suitable for such a set. The dress can be made of velvet, thick silk, chiffon, shiny satin. Lace bolero can be matched exactly to the tone of the dress or contrasting (black or white).
To create a gentle, romantic look, you can use less strict and formal combinations. For example, a light summer dress with a stylish black lace bolero.
A business woman can also use a lace bolero as part of her suit. A monochromatic bolero of a classic, strict color harmonizes perfectly with a pencil skirt, a sheath dress and formal trousers.
Spectacular images
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An ultra-short airy bolero will be a great addition to an exquisite wedding dress.
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Spectacular evening dress: an open snow-white dress with elegant black trim and a lace bolero to match the decor.
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Glamorous retro chic: a sophisticated gray dress with a bolero of the same tone and a classic classic stylish hat, accentuates the original, openwork pattern of the bolero and creates a surprisingly stylish bow.