How to dress in bohemian style and not look too hippie?
The bohemian style was all the rage in the60s and early 70s and experienced a revival in recent years thanks to celebrities like Kate Moss, Sienna Miller and the Olsen Twins. They took this natural look and added their own touch of glitz and glamor for a more hippie-luxe look.
Bohemian is definitely fun to wear, but how do you style it without looking like you're stuck in the '70s? Here's how to dress up the boho style with a beautiful hippie dress without looking too casual.
1 - choose a fluid fabric
Comfortable, loose and flowing fabrics are part of the "boho vibe", an easy way to pull off this look is with a flowy scarf top.
You'll look more bohemian than hippie if you focus on two things: quality and size. The chicest scarf tops are made from luxurious, high-quality fabrics. Choose a smooth, silky fabric, a linen or muslin fabric, and a well finished fabric on the edges. If your top is too rough, too thin, or too sheer, it will look cheap.
Likewise,a loose topis agood thing, but if the top of the scarf is too bulky or too long, it can look like you're wearing a tablecloth.
This scarf top is a great example of a beautiful bohemian top. This is the elegant side, and the V-neckline is very flattering for several reasons:
1) showing some youthful skin
2) The V-neck draws your eye down along the center of the body, making you look long and lean.
I also think this scarf top is particularly pretty because of the asymmetrical cut. It is longer at the back and sides, which makes the top look more artistic.
2. HAVE FUN WITH FUNKY PRINTS
Boho outfit is an artistic expression and features lots of funky prints that are colorful and flowy.
When you want to feel like a bohemian, look for pieces that feature eye-catching prints in multiple colors. This fabulous swirl print dress has a fun bohemian vibe. I elevated the look with a sophisticated clutch and patent leather sandals to appear more modern and bohemian.
3. TRY A LONG DRESS
There's no better way to look bohemian than with a pretty maxi. This mixed print dress with ruffle hem is a classic boho chic style. L The off-the-shoulder neckline, bell sleeves and suede heeled pumps bring us into the present, aligning with current trends. A chic white bag with a structured shape gives this outfit a “Haute-hippie” look.
4.MIX PRINTS
The best way to express the bohemian in you is to mix two prints. Small floral patterns are soft, feminine and very fashionable. They look beautiful combined with a geometric print in the fabric. You can also mix prints in the same outfit. For example, mix a floral top with a paisley skirt.
5. EMBRACE EARTH TONES
Natural colors are also a key element of the bohemian look. If you don't like loud colors, then you'll love the quiet greens, golds, browns, rusts and blues that are synonymous with this earthy clothing style. Natural-colored leather accessories are the perfect complement to these shades. High-quality leather with modern shapes keeps its chic look.
6. ADD A TOUCH OF FRINGE
Bangs are fun, bangs are flirty, and bangs are a big part of the bohemian look. A fringed vest, a cute bag with a touch of fringe, or designer sandals with fringe accents, or even fringed earrings are a great way to add a little bohemian to your look. To keep it classy, not to be trashy.