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1960–1969

1960s 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 1960s 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

Bolero Jacket Across Other Eras

Compare styles, construction, and values across fashion history.

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