1940–1949
1940s Bolero Jacket
Short, open-fronted jacket reaching just to the waist or above. A versatile layer worn over dresses from the 1940s through 1960s, often in matching or contrasting fabric.
How to Identify an Authentic 1940s Bolero Jacket
Length: ends at or above the natural waist
Often sold as matching set with a dress — sets are more valuable than separates
1940s: structured with shoulder pads; 1950s: softer, often in lace or embroidered fabric
Check for hand-crocheted or hand-knitted versions — period-correct alternatives to woven
1940s Bolero Jacket by Material
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Bolero Jacket Across Other Eras
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