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Versace, silk printed dress with bolero
Versace, silk printed dress with bolero

Versace, silk printed dress with bolero

By Versace

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Versace, silk printed dress with bolero. The item is in good condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Vintage Horrocks Dress and Bolero
Vintage Horrocks Dress and Bolero

Vintage Horrocks Dress and Bolero

Located in London, GB

A fun vintage dress by Horrocks with a matching bolero. The dress is in a brown and white print with a lace frill at the hem.

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1950s British Day Dresses

Vintage 1920s Dress with Faux Bolero
Vintage 1920s Dress with Faux Bolero

Vintage 1920s Dress with Faux Bolero

Located in London, GB

A stunning purple gown from the 1920s. The dress has a v neckline and silk gathering at the front. It has satin sleaves and frill detail at the back.

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1920s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1970s Berketex Floral Gown with Bolero
Vintage 1970s Berketex Floral Gown with Bolero

Vintage 1970s Berketex Floral Gown with Bolero

Located in London, GB

Stunning for Summer. This floral gown by British firm Berketx is a real head turner. In a vivid mix of colours , greens, lilac, purple and burgundy, it hangs beautifuly. The dress i...

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1970s Maxi Dresses

Victor Costa  Wiggle Dress w/ Bolero Jacket XS 1980s Floral Poppy
Victor Costa  Wiggle Dress w/ Bolero Jacket XS 1980s Floral Poppy

Victor Costa Wiggle Dress w/ Bolero Jacket XS 1980s Floral Poppy

Located in Wallkill, NY

Yellow, green, peach, red, and more. Strapless dress with a matching bolero jacket. Rick Rack trim around top and bottom of dress and on jacket.

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1980s Casual Dresses

Akris Pastel Silk Chiffon Pleated Floral Print Gown with Bolero - 4
Akris Pastel Silk Chiffon Pleated Floral Print Gown with Bolero - 4

Akris Pastel Silk Chiffon Pleated Floral Print Gown with Bolero - 4

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Akris Pastel Silk Chiffon Pleated Floral Print Gown with Bolero - 4. This gown is in very good condition with the only issue being a slight stain on the elbow of the bolero. This pie...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Day Dresses

Cocktail dress and bolero in satin with black polka dots - France Circa 1965
Cocktail dress and bolero in satin with black polka dots - France Circa 1965

Cocktail dress and bolero in satin with black polka dots - France Circa 1965

Located in Toulon, FR

A matching belt ties at the waist to give the bolero a slightly blousant effect. The dress has a side zip and is unlined, revealing the hand-stitched finish.

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1960s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Elizabeth Mason Couture Strapless Dress w/ Bolero Jacket
Elizabeth Mason Couture Strapless Dress w/ Bolero Jacket

Elizabeth Mason Couture Strapless Dress w/ Bolero Jacket

By Elizabeth Mason Couture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a "One Of A Kind" cocktail dress with matchin bolero jacket from Elizabeth Mason Couture.

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage ALBERTA FERRETTI Silk Pink Flower Appliques Bolero Dress Ensemble
Vintage ALBERTA FERRETTI Silk Pink Flower Appliques Bolero Dress Ensemble

Vintage ALBERTA FERRETTI Silk Pink Flower Appliques Bolero Dress Ensemble

By Alberta Ferretti

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage ALBERTA FERRETTI Silk Pink Flower Appliques Bolero Dress Ensemble Features: - 100% Authentic ALBERTA FERRETTI. - Hot pink silk dress and bolero ensemble with flower applique...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Dress and Coat Ensembles

White Vintage Beaded Fringe Gown with Bolero Size 10
White Vintage Beaded Fringe Gown with Bolero Size 10

White Vintage Beaded Fringe Gown with Bolero Size 10

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Measures (Approximately) Dress Length: 50" Bust: 38" Waist: 28" Hip: 39" Jacket Length: 11" Sleeve: 9" Shoulder to shoulder: 16.5" Bust: 32"

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20th Century American Evening Gowns

Vintage Late 1950s Purple Cotton Sateen Dress Bolero Set Sheath Cocktail Elegant
Vintage Late 1950s Purple Cotton Sateen Dress Bolero Set Sheath Cocktail Elegant

Vintage Late 1950s Purple Cotton Sateen Dress Bolero Set Sheath Cocktail Elegant

Located in San Diego, CA

⸻ 📏 Measurements Bust: 32 inches Waist: 26 inches Hips: 36 inches Length (top back shoulder to hem): 43 inches ⸻ 🔑 Key Features • Late 1950s two-piece dress and bolero set ...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Geoffrey Beene 1980s Lipstick Red Faux Bolero Vintage 80s Tuxedo Dress
Geoffrey Beene 1980s Lipstick Red Faux Bolero Vintage 80s Tuxedo Dress

Geoffrey Beene 1980s Lipstick Red Faux Bolero Vintage 80s Tuxedo Dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic late 1980s GEOFFREY BBEENE lipstick red silk crepe long sleeve tuxedo style dress ! Tailored bodice with a faux bolero shaped by thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout the fr...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Vicky Tiel Black Velvet and Gold Cleopatra Gown with Bolero
Vicky Tiel Black Velvet and Gold Cleopatra Gown with Bolero

Vicky Tiel Black Velvet and Gold Cleopatra Gown with Bolero

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a stunning Vicky Tiel gown. The gown is composed of a beautiful black velvet and is accented with a wonderful metallic gold accordion material. The chic bolero adds the perfe...

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20th Century French Evening Gowns

Maxi Thailand Floral Sun Dress With Quilted Jacket, C.1970
Maxi Thailand Floral Sun Dress With Quilted Jacket, C.1970

Maxi Thailand Floral Sun Dress With Quilted Jacket, C.1970

Located in Atlanta, GA

C.1970 cotton sun dress with a coordinating quilted bolero jacket and tie belt by Thai Lines of Bangkok.

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1970s Thai Maxi Dress

Vintage 1950's Cream Soutache & Rhinestone Strapless Dress & Bolero UK 10 US 6
Vintage 1950's Cream Soutache & Rhinestone Strapless Dress & Bolero UK 10 US 6

Vintage 1950's Cream Soutache & Rhinestone Strapless Dress & Bolero UK 10 US 6

Located in Nashville, TN

This magnificent 1950's cream dress and matching bolero, embellished with trailing soutache and claw set silver rhinestones, is just the piece for that special occasion.

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Ivory Silk Cocktail Dress and Bolero Made to Order
ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Ivory Silk Cocktail Dress and Bolero Made to Order

ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Ivory Silk Cocktail Dress and Bolero Made to Order

By Elizabeth Mason Couture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Elizabeth Mason Couture features a cocktail strapless dress with crinoline interior structure, bolero, and belt.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Dress and Coat Ensembles

1960s Malcolm Starr Pink + Brown + White 60s A - Line Dress and Bolero Jacket
1960s Malcolm Starr Pink + Brown + White 60s A - Line Dress and Bolero Jacket

1960s Malcolm Starr Pink + Brown + White 60s A - Line Dress and Bolero Jacket

By Malcolm Starr

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic and charming vintage 1960s MALCOLM STARR sleeveless A-line dress, with matching cropped bolero jacket! Sturdy, but soft cotton holds shape nicely.

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1960s Hong Kong Dress and Coat Ensembles

Chanel Dress and Bolero - Karl Lagerfeld Spring Summer 2013 Collection
Chanel Dress and Bolero - Karl Lagerfeld Spring Summer 2013 Collection

Chanel Dress and Bolero - Karl Lagerfeld Spring Summer 2013 Collection

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Toulon, FR

Unlined bolero. Sleeveless dress with top-stichs on the chest going down to the hips creating two pockets.

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2010s French Twin Sets

Iconic MOSCHINO Couture Dollar Sign Ensembe Black Dress Jacket Gold Chain Set
Iconic MOSCHINO Couture Dollar Sign Ensembe Black Dress Jacket Gold Chain Set

Iconic MOSCHINO Couture Dollar Sign Ensembe Black Dress Jacket Gold Chain Set

By Jeremy Scott, Moschino Couture

Located in Berlin, BE

Super elegant tailoring with the typical unique Moschino edge. Little black shift dress with matching bolero jacket. The dress closes with hidden zipper on the back, the jacket close...

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2010s Italian Twin Sets

1960s Lord and Taylor Blue and White Polkadot Dress With Bolero
1960s Lord and Taylor Blue and White Polkadot Dress With Bolero

1960s Lord and Taylor Blue and White Polkadot Dress With Bolero

By Lord & Taylor

Located in San Francisco, CA

1960s Lord and Taylor Blue and White Polkadot Dress With Bolero. Blue and white polkadot dress with halter top.

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1960s Day Dresses

Attributed to Geoffrey Beene Little Black Dress with Bolero
Attributed to Geoffrey Beene Little Black Dress with Bolero

Attributed to Geoffrey Beene Little Black Dress with Bolero

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black silky body skimming shift with embroidered floral panels appliqued to both dress and bolero. Lightweight and unlined - perfect for day or evening.

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Late 20th Century American Day Dresses

1950s Black Fringe Dress with Matching Fringe Bolero
1950s Black Fringe Dress with Matching Fringe Bolero

1950s Black Fringe Dress with Matching Fringe Bolero

Located in Houston, TX

Sassy black fringe dress and bolero. The dress is composed of a knit wear fabric with horizontal layers of short black fringe.

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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Ceil Chapman Blue Chiffon Dress with Silver Sequined Bolero
Ceil Chapman Blue Chiffon Dress with Silver Sequined Bolero

Ceil Chapman Blue Chiffon Dress with Silver Sequined Bolero

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Oradell, NJ

This a gorgeous Ceil Chapman, strapless, pale blue silk chiffon cocktail dress with matching silver sequined bolero jacket, probably dating to the 1950's vintage.

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1950s Dress and Coat Ensembles

1980s Lillie Rubin Dress and Bolero Ensemble with Rhinestone Trim
1980s Lillie Rubin Dress and Bolero Ensemble with Rhinestone Trim

1980s Lillie Rubin Dress and Bolero Ensemble with Rhinestone Trim

By Lillie Rubin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

General dress measurements are listed below, but we have also included additional measurements for the bolero: Bolero length: 15" long Bolero bust: 32" Bolero sleeve length: 21"

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1980s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

Pauline Trigere Crochet Gown with Bolero, 1970s
Pauline Trigere Crochet Gown with Bolero, 1970s

Pauline Trigere Crochet Gown with Bolero, 1970s

By Pauline Trigère

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Both pieces are lined. Dress has center back zippered closure and bolero has no closures.

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Escada Velvet Ball Gown with Matching Bolero
Escada Velvet Ball Gown with Matching Bolero

Escada Velvet Ball Gown with Matching Bolero

By Escada

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bolero labeled size 38. Dress labeled size 40.

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Late 20th Century Evening Gowns

1940's Cerise Red Sleeveless Gown with Bolero Jacket
1940's Cerise Red Sleeveless Gown with Bolero Jacket

1940's Cerise Red Sleeveless Gown with Bolero Jacket

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an early 1940's vintage, cerise red sleeveless gown with a matching bolero jacket which has been embellished with silver metallic lace appliques and rhinestones. The gown has...

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1940s American Evening Gowns

1960s House of Cardinali Black Wool Backless Gown with Bolero
1960s House of Cardinali Black Wool Backless Gown with Bolero

1960s House of Cardinali Black Wool Backless Gown with Bolero

By Marilyn Lewis, Cardinali

Located in Houston, TX

With a sweetheart neckline and center front seem, the gown's dart placement and padded brassiere both contours and highlights the bust -- just enough -- but not too much. The low bac...

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1960s American Evening Gowns

1950's Elegant Muted Pink & Black Velvet Gown with Bolero Jacket
1950's Elegant Muted Pink & Black Velvet Gown with Bolero Jacket

1950's Elegant Muted Pink & Black Velvet Gown with Bolero Jacket

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is simple and elegant, 1950's vintage, muted pink strapless gown with a matching black velvet bolero jacket. The fabric is quite wonderful and resembles a raw textured silk wit...

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vicky Tiel Couture-Cerise, Strapless Ruched Gown with Bolero
Vicky Tiel Couture-Cerise, Strapless Ruched Gown with Bolero

Vicky Tiel Couture-Cerise, Strapless Ruched Gown with Bolero

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an ultra-glamorous and form fitting creation in a larger size, 42 EU and 10 US, designed by Vicky Tiel for Bergdorf Goodman. The gown is strapless and has a heavily ruched, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dress and Coat Ensembles

Pelush Black Boucle Faux Fur Dress With Guipure Lace and Swarovski Crystals - S
Pelush Black Boucle Faux Fur Dress With Guipure Lace and Swarovski Crystals - S

Pelush Black Boucle Faux Fur Dress With Guipure Lace and Swarovski Crystals - S

By Pelush - Luxury Faux Furs

Located in Greenwich, CT

Highlighted by a romantic floral French lace and adorned with sparkling Swarovski crystals, the fitted Princess cut silhouette outlines the natural shape of the body, while the playf...

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21st Century and Contemporary Princess Cut Dresses

Comme des Garçons Double Layered A-line Zip Dress
Comme des Garçons Double Layered A-line Zip Dress

Comme des Garçons Double Layered A-line Zip Dress

By Comme des Garçons

Located in New York, NY

Iconic black A-line mini-dress and attached bolero jacket with zipper closure.

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1990s Japanese Casual Dresses

1950Ss White Pique Dress with Matching Bolero
1950Ss White Pique Dress with Matching Bolero

1950Ss White Pique Dress with Matching Bolero

Located in San Francisco, CA

The dress has a side metal zipper closure.

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1950s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1920's Museum Piece Silk and Sheer Panel Floral Fluted Dress
1920's Museum Piece Silk and Sheer Panel Floral Fluted Dress

1920's Museum Piece Silk and Sheer Panel Floral Fluted Dress

Located in Houston, TX

Romantic vintage maxi dress with matching bolero. This ankle length dress features alternating panels of floral rose burn out velvet in fall colors, including red, gold, blue, pink, ...

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1920s Unknown Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Geoffrey Beene Fantasy Cocktail Dress With Bolero
Geoffrey Beene Fantasy Cocktail Dress With Bolero

Geoffrey Beene Fantasy Cocktail Dress With Bolero

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York, NY

Goeffrey Beene, sequined and polka dot fantasy cocktail dress with bolero. Bolero, has blue, yellow, and orange, flame pattern, sequins in the front and is short , fitting above the...

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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

YSL Fushia Strapless Dress with Bolero/Caplet Jacket - S
YSL Fushia Strapless Dress with Bolero/Caplet Jacket - S

YSL Fushia Strapless Dress with Bolero/Caplet Jacket - S

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

YSL Fushia Strapless Dress with Bolero/Caplet Jacket - S. This dress is in very good condition with little signs of wear.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Paco Rabanne Leather Fringe Dress with Bolero
Paco Rabanne Leather Fringe Dress with Bolero

Paco Rabanne Leather Fringe Dress with Bolero

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unleash your inner risk-taker with the Paco Rabanne Leather Fringe Dress with Bolero. This bold dress features vibrant orange fringe and wide shoulders, perfect for making a statement.

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21st Century and Contemporary Dress and Coat Ensembles

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You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary dress with bolero you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Brown, Beige and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a dress with bolero may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An accessory like this designed by Geoffrey Beene, Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

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Prices for a dress with bolero can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $155 and can go as high as $3,695, while, on average they fetch $725.

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    The difference between a shrug and a bolero is its length and style. Generally, boleros are longer than shrugs. Often, they have more complex, dressier designs and are more likely to feature collars and decorative embellishments like buttons or beads. You'll find a variety of vintage and designer boleros and shrugs on 1stDibs.
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    The person who invented the bolero jacket is unknown. Spanish tailors in the Zouave region began making the jacket in the 18th century. However, it was the Spanish fashion designer Cristóbal Balenciaga who turned the traditional garment into a fashion trend in the 20th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and designer bolero jackets.
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    The difference between a dress and a cocktail dress is mainly the specificity of the term. A dress is any garment that has a bodice attached to a skirt. The term cocktail dress refers to a dress designed for events in the late afternoon and early evening. Many feature hemlines that fall between the knee and calf. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of cocktail dresses from some of the world's top boutiques.
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    An A-line dress is a dress with a certain shape or cut. Specifically, dresses considered to be A-line styles fit closely along the bust and then gently flare outward for a flowier fit through the waist and hips all the way to the hem. The name of the style comes from the fact that A-line dresses show off a triangular shape similar to the letter A when hung on a hanger. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of dresses from some of the world's top boutiques.
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    A wiggle dress is a dress that falls just below the knee and has a hemline that is narrower than your waist. It is a figure-hugging dress that might add some pep to your walk, resulting in a “wiggle” in your hip. Wiggle dresses came about in the 1950s. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns from top fashion boutiques around the world.
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