If you’ve ever wondered about the difference between a bolero and a shrug, or if you’re on the lookout for the trendiest bolero patterns to sink your hook into, you’re in the right place.

I think the key here is to find a great, festive cover-up—maybe a little sweater, a shrug, or even a fancy bolero—that doesn't look like outerwear (so no one tries to coerce you into taking it ...