How did the bolero sweater get its name? Wikipedia describes the word “bolero” at great length, detailing its history as a dance which originated in Spain in the late 18th century, a combination of the contradanza and the sevillana. It is danced by either a soloist or a couple, with a moderately slow tempo, and performed to music which is sung and accompanied by castanets and guitars. But what does this have to do with the size and shape of a sweater?
Wikipedia goes on to explain that a bolero sweater, also referred to as a bolero sweater jacket, is similar to a shrug, but is a more formal garment of similar construction, essentially a short tailored garment. The bolero sweater has been popular for hundreds of years, worn by men (remember the matadors, with their distinctly traditional costume, including a short open-front dark jacket over their brocaded short pants and shirts), as well as by fashionable women.
The bolero sweater is available here to be custom knitted just for you in two distinctly different styles. One of the styles, Annie's Bolero Jacket, provides a fair amount of coverage, with edges that meet at center front. This is a good choice if you are going to a wedding or other type of formal affair which requires a more modest outfit, or if you simply prefer a little more coverage over your dress or camisole.
The second style, Emily's Bolero Sweater, is quite open in the front, leaving a full one-third of the front of the sweater wide open. Emily’s Bolero Sweater is closer in design to a shrug than Annie’s Bolero Jacket. This is a beautiful choice for showing off a delicate camisole, a party dress, or any semi-sheer blouse, especially with a jewel or scoop neckline.
With their clean, uncluttered lines, these carefully hand crafted custom knitted bolero sweaters will add the finishing touch to your dress or outfit, adding to, and not detracting from, the overall appearance of your own personal look. |
