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Everything You Need to Know About Boho Chic
- By Robin Kittler
- Published 03/9/2010
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Robin Kittler
Robin Kittler is a fashion author and journalist for Rokit vintage clothing and their range of vintage womens clothing and vintage dresses
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What is Boho chic?
‘Boho’ is an abbreviation of bohemian and ‘chic’ means stylish or elegant. Boho-chic is a female style of fashion pulling on various bohemian and hippie styles. Boho-chic’s popularity grew during the hippie’s era of the late 1960s up until the ethnic flair of the 1970s and then became very popular again in the fashion world in 2004 to 2005. Its recent revival was made very popular by celebrities Sienna Miller, Kate Moss, Nicole Richie and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
Bohemian fashion is all about expressing yourself with a free sense of mind; inject your personality into the style. It’s not a fashion - it’s a personality!
The key to boho-chic is to look the opposite of tidy or precise – there are no rules. It is about looking like you have thrown on the pieces as an afterthought of your multi-textured, easy-going and earthy personality. Bohemian style seamlessly blends the inspiration of the 1960s flower child with modern day influences.
Here a few key elements of boho-chic fashion:
• Delicate and detailed embroidery
• Long floaty skirts
• Flowy tops
• Faux-fur vests
• Distressed denim e.g. skinny jeans or boyfriend jeans
• Chunky knits
• Cropped military jackets
• Hobo bags
• Delicate gold hoops and bangle bracelets
• Scarves
• Sheepskin boots
• Cowboy boots
An easy way to dress in the bohemian style is to try out different flowy tops, there are many different styles available e.g. scoop necks, v-necks, long sleeved to sleeveless.
Try on your flowy top with various combinations of skinny jeans, long necklaces and a belt over the top. You are sure to find your ideal fit.
The key is to combine unexpected patterns, textures and seasonal styles together to get the best bohemian look. Keep the feminine, modern, free-spirited feel close to the surface with unexpected ruffles, floral embellishments and the uber-attractive element of fashion confidence.
The bohemian fashion concept revolves around wearing something unique, so vintage clothing and accessories are perfect. You can add a floral scarf or a distressed-looking leather bag.
The colour palette for the boho-chic fashion is earthy, rich and rustic for example khaki green, off-white/cream, black, brown, deep purple, mustard yellow and metals such as gold and silver.
What to I do with my hair?
Your hairstyle is also a key part of the boho-chic style. Good news, its generally low maintenance to keeping your boho-chic hairstyle. It’s usually medium to short in length and is often free-flowing. Most women would keep their hair naturally straight, wavy or with a slight curl. To accessorise your hair you can opt for a bandana or band.
How should I accessorise?
Accessories are also a key part to the look. It helps to bring out or represent the natural elements that this particular fashion sense is trying to celebrate, such as wood, stone or shell. Hoops or beaded earrings are a great bohemian choice.
What should I wear on my feet?
Boho footwear can be sheepskin boats (Uggs), short boots with long dresses, over-the-knee boots with mini-skirts, booties with boyfriend jeans. All these can be acceptable and easily do-able hippie style.
‘Boho’ is an abbreviation of bohemian and ‘chic’ means stylish or elegant. Boho-chic is a female style of fashion pulling on various bohemian and hippie styles. Boho-chic’s popularity grew during the hippie’s era of the late 1960s up until the ethnic flair of the 1970s and then became very popular again in the fashion world in 2004 to 2005. Its recent revival was made very popular by celebrities Sienna Miller, Kate Moss, Nicole Richie and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
Bohemian fashion is all about expressing yourself with a free sense of mind; inject your personality into the style. It’s not a fashion - it’s a personality!
The key to boho-chic is to look the opposite of tidy or precise – there are no rules. It is about looking like you have thrown on the pieces as an afterthought of your multi-textured, easy-going and earthy personality. Bohemian style seamlessly blends the inspiration of the 1960s flower child with modern day influences.
Here a few key elements of boho-chic fashion:
• Delicate and detailed embroidery
• Long floaty skirts
• Flowy tops
• Faux-fur vests
• Distressed denim e.g. skinny jeans or boyfriend jeans
• Chunky knits
• Cropped military jackets
• Hobo bags
• Delicate gold hoops and bangle bracelets
• Scarves
• Sheepskin boots
• Cowboy boots
An easy way to dress in the bohemian style is to try out different flowy tops, there are many different styles available e.g. scoop necks, v-necks, long sleeved to sleeveless.
The key is to combine unexpected patterns, textures and seasonal styles together to get the best bohemian look. Keep the feminine, modern, free-spirited feel close to the surface with unexpected ruffles, floral embellishments and the uber-attractive element of fashion confidence.
The bohemian fashion concept revolves around wearing something unique, so vintage clothing and accessories are perfect. You can add a floral scarf or a distressed-looking leather bag.
The colour palette for the boho-chic fashion is earthy, rich and rustic for example khaki green, off-white/cream, black, brown, deep purple, mustard yellow and metals such as gold and silver.
What to I do with my hair?
Your hairstyle is also a key part of the boho-chic style. Good news, its generally low maintenance to keeping your boho-chic hairstyle. It’s usually medium to short in length and is often free-flowing. Most women would keep their hair naturally straight, wavy or with a slight curl. To accessorise your hair you can opt for a bandana or band.
How should I accessorise?
Accessories are also a key part to the look. It helps to bring out or represent the natural elements that this particular fashion sense is trying to celebrate, such as wood, stone or shell. Hoops or beaded earrings are a great bohemian choice.
What should I wear on my feet?
Boho footwear can be sheepskin boats (Uggs), short boots with long dresses, over-the-knee boots with mini-skirts, booties with boyfriend jeans. All these can be acceptable and easily do-able hippie style.