How to Select a Bolero or Sweater for a Girls Fancy Dress:

When choosing a bolero or sweater for a girl’s fancy dress, it is first important to consider any possible accent colors within the dress pattern. If there is one then the bolero or sweater can be the accent color, or a classic white, ivory, or black. Formal outerwear offers a nice colorful touch to an outfit that is already elegant and eye-catching. In winter months or northern climates, it is often necessary to have a warm covering over a flower girl dress or any dresses for girls.

For dresses that are not all white or ivory and have no accent color, meaning the dress is all one shade, then choose a color that is slightly darker than the color of the dress. This will create an elegant contrast. Also, if you wish to go lighter, be sure stockings or shoes compliment the lighter color in the sweater, jacket, or bolero. Also, black is a classic accent color and looks beautiful over pastels and bright colors. Consider black patent shoes if you select a black outer garment.

No matter the color of the dress or accent color, the structure or design of the outter garment is important. Most boleros, wraps, and sweaters designed for wear with flower girl dresses and girls fancy dresses are made waist length to not overlap the waistline where the skirt becomes full. This would look sloppy! So, be sure the design of the sweater, jacket, or bolero is simple, short, and cannot interfere with the actual line of the flower girl dress itself.

Here is the link to our entire section devoted to outerwear selected to compliment dresses for girls:
Dressy Sweaters, Shawls, Jackets, and Wraps