Are bolero cardigans over?

[Anonymous]

is it ugly?

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/inc-international-concepts-petite-cardigan-cap-sleeve-cropped?ID=823239&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results

[Anonymous]

OP here: thanks everyone. I believe I mean shrug or cap sleeve cardigan. I've heard these referred to as boleros before but that must not be what I'm thinking about. The links to the Macy's items are along the lines of the look I was going for at an outdoor wedding on Memorial Day.

[Anonymous]

the macy ones look better. typical boleros are so so so over.

[Anonymous]

They are fine, I'd wear it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:is it ugly?

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/inc-international-concepts-petite-cardigan-cap-sleeve-cropped?ID=823239&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results

Sorry but yes. It is ugly.

[Anonymous]

Actually, I think they're making a comeback.

http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Lookbook/AT-Work-To-Weekend/Short-Sleeve-Shrug/299333;jsessionid=85F7EDD30690B573D9D632C2D0EDDE3D?colorExplode=false&skuId=13208431&catid=cata000011&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=5689

[Anonymous]

I think shrugs over a dress look fine.

[NYC2DC]

The thing is that these cropped jackets or cardigans can be hard to wear. If you have an ample chest, and the cut is sort of boxy, it can make you look heavier than you are. They're not the most fashion forward item of clothing, but this is a wedding you're talking about, not the met ball.

The one you linked ends just below your natural waist. This is why the model is leaned over the way she is. I think it might make you look a little boxy, no matter how lovely your physique. The color is hard to wear and might make you look a bit washed out. But this is just a guess. Take a photo of yourself from behind and one from the front in daylight (the harshest light). It might suit you just fine.

One more thing. This is a rayon bolero, which means you will sweat badly if it gets warm. Its also expensive for a rayon garment. $60 for a rayon, mushroomy bolero I doubt very much you'd wear much? Hmmmm I'd probably give it a pass.

I'd probably wear a pashmina for what it's worth.