Shrugs and Wraps

Shrugs and Wraps are perfect for almost any occasion – because you can get them in a huge range of styles, looks and colors.

Choosing the right shrugs for dresses can be a bit of an art form but when done well can really help make a look something special.  The problem is that so few people think about shrugs or wraps with their outfit – and those that do leave it until the last minute. Careful consideration of shrugs and wraps can lead to some stunning outfits and creations.

Shrugs for dresses

Shrugs for dresses are worn with open fronts and are used to accentuate dresses worn by women of all ages, sizes and styles.  As with most other women’s apparel, plus size shrugs for dresses can be more difficult to find, but thanks to the internet your shopping experience is improved, allowing you search a wider range of retailers for a shrugs that fits you just right.

Amazon.com and it’s third party retailers stock a large inventory of Shrugs for dresses.   Below are the three most popular shrugs for dresses on Amazon:

1. Satin Bolero Jacket Cover-up Cap Sleeve Prom Bridesmaid
   Simple satin bolero with short sleeves, jacket body is lined, sleeves are unlined.  Available from small to 5 XL,  and the following colors:  Ice Blue, White, Lavender, Red, Black, and Ivory
   Price: $34.99
   Sale Price:  $22.99
2. Black Sheer Lace Bolero Jacket Top
   Black sheer lace bolero jacket top with ruffled neck and sleeves, elasticized ruffle waist.
   Price: $44.99
   Sale price: $22.99
3. Womens Cropped Sleeves Ruffle Stretch Shrug Bolero Casual Formal JacketAdd sophistication to any outfit with this fashionable cropped sleeves ruffle shrug. This item features elastic smocking all around the neckline and back hem, creating beautiful soft ruffles along the edges.
   Price: $14.99

You can find more Shrugs for Dresses at Amazon.

What to Consider When Buying Shrugs and Wraps

There are a number of things that need careful consideration when you are going about choosing what to wear with your outfit. Such things as

• The occasion. Shrugs and wraps are great for most occasions, but each have their own needs. Weddings, for example, are a great time to wear a shrug over the shoulder, able to keep you warm in a cold church whilst highlighting the outfit you have put together.
• Style. The style you go for on shrugs and wraps should compliments your own style. You are not looking for an exact match of a dress here but one that will compliment it and set it off.
• Color. Like style you want color that compliments your outfit. It is particularly important that you do not pick the same color as your dress as that will simply create too big a block of color.
• Patterns. Be careful when picking patterns for shrugs and wraps as the last thing you want to do is make an outfit look too ‘busy’, which can happen with patterns. Make sure that if you are using a pattern for a dress that the shrug of wrap is plain (and vice versa).

Buying Shrugs for Dresses

Obviously the best way to guarantee getting the shrugs and wraps that you want to buy is to shop around a bit (sounds like a great excuse to us), to look at adverts and special offers where possible and give yourself as much of a range as you can to pick from.