Boho-chic style differs from other fashion trends in its eccentricity, freedom, comfort and originality. It is the absolute opposite of a strict office dress code. Boho is a style of a creative and free person who prefers magical anti-glamor looks.
How the boho style appeared
Boho-chic is based on two fashion trends: bohemian style and hippie. The romantic and sublime meaning of the word "bohemia" has nothing to do with it. Bohemiens in French means people from Bohemia, itinerant artists and nomadic gypsies. The peculiar life of creative personalities constantly varied between we alth and poverty, which was reflected in the bohemian style. The direction of the hippie is characterized by a rebellious spirit, the struggle with established habits and the equality of people. The images of this direction are dominated by brightness and a certain untidiness. Boho combines the best moments of both styles. The formation of this fashion trend in its modern form took place at the beginning of the 2000s. Also, modern boho has incorporated elements of ethno and safari. Now this fashion trend is based on harmonyshapes, lines and combinations. Precision is very important. Inexpensive fabrics are allowed, but they must be tastefully decorated, unique handmade details are important.
Boho-chic style mood
The mood of this style can be described as joyful, light and open. Boho is famous for its creativity, the search for something new and interesting, freedom from clichés. Such a fashionable direction allows a person to discover himself from a new perspective and achieve inner harmony. Expression of style occurs with the help of colors and textures of fabrics.
This fashion trend is characterized by extraordinary femininity and fantasy. Boho-chic teaches you to accept yourself, your individuality and uniqueness, your age and appearance. The style is based on the feminine principle - softness, caring, airiness, affection, tenderness and motherhood. Boho is a collection of lace, ruffles, petticoats, airy fabrics and layering.
Basic style elements
Boho-chic style is based on the following basic principles:
- Layer. This element is borrowed from the Bohemian "gypsy" direction. Combination of T-shirts and T-shirts of various sizes is welcome. A combination of several skirts looks spectacular. Combinations of dresses and sweaters, sundresses and T-shirts are used. The set of shorts and top transparent skirt looks original. The main thing when drawing up an image is to feel the line between the layering of boho and bad taste.
- Loose silhouette. Flowing outfits made of light fabrics help to hide the existingfigure flaws. In order to emphasize the femininity of the image, accents should be made using belts and belts. Boho-chic in clothes denies the use of tight-fitting styles. The main length of outfits used in this style is maxi.
- Natural fabrics. From the safari direction, boho took materials such as linen, cotton or wool. Such materials look deliberately crumpled, products made from them look shabby and even worn. This is the identity of boho. It is also common to use suede, chiffon, fur, silk, corduroy, leather, knitwear, velvet or cotton.
- Natural colors and patterns. The style is based on natural colors. Neon shades boho denies. Drawings on fabrics are represented by flowers, checks, ethnic motifs, eclecticism and avant-garde.
- Ruffles, lace, embroidery, ruffles, draperies, fringes. This fashion trend welcomes the use of elements that can turn a banal piece of clothing into an original stylish thing. Use lace or contrasting fabric to give your wardrobe a touch of character.
- Accessories. To complement the original image, bright boho-style jewelry is used: bracelets, beads, glasses, earrings. Do not use accessories with rhinestones, shiny metal and stones. It is recommended to wear ethnic belts, shawls and scarves. Quite often, wide-brimmed hats made from natural materials are used. The headgear should not cover the eyes, it should be worn almost on the back of the head.
Basic style clothesboho
The main items of clothing that are used to create boho-chic looks are as follows:
- Wide T-shirts, sweaters and tunics. To create an unexpected look, it is recommended to wear a top a couple of sizes larger in combination with elements of regular clothing. You should choose large-knit sweaters. If at the same time you pick up a free bottom, the effect of that very “gypsy” will be achieved. If you want a more sophisticated silhouette, then you should combine a flowing top and a voluminous bottom, represented by shorts or trousers.
- Maxi length dresses and skirts. A special place in this trend of fashion is occupied by floor-length skirts and free-cut dresses. Boho chic involves combining these elements of clothing with short cotton or denim jackets. It is recommended to complement the image with appropriate accessories.
- Ripped shorts and jeans. The hippie style brought denim trousers with a worn effect to boho. A worn leather jacket can also find a second life. But you should be careful with images based on these items of clothing, because an excess of such elements can lead to the achievement of the effect of "homeless".
- Dresses with national motifs and natural prints. Images created on the basis of such clothes help to emphasize the originality of nature and look unusual and stylish.
Boho shoes
Refinement, extravagance and a sense of comfort - this is boho-chic. Style in clothes should be supported by the right choice of shoes. It is preferable to use when creatingcorresponding image the following elements:
- Gladiator sandals. This is a comfortable and stylish solution. These shoes will look great in almost any ensemble, adding personality to the image.
- Shoes with low heels. These shoes are perfect for creating a bow in cool weather. These boots look harmonious both in combination with a dress and trousers.
- Shoes with original decorations. Boho style involves the use of decor in the form of fringes, frills or straps for both garments and boots or boots. Shoes decorated in this way bring an element of originality to the image.
- Shoes with a flat sole or low platform. Sandals, boots or boots at low speed can give the greatest feeling of comfort. In addition, they can be safely combined with any elements of boho clothing. Crumpled tops of boots will look stylish. And a small platform will visually make the legs longer, and the image more feminine.
Hairstyle, makeup, boho manicure
To create a harmonious boho look, hairstyles are recommended that express love of freedom, carelessness, romanticism and closeness to nature. Light negligence, disheveledness is welcome. It can be as creative mess as braids, wreaths of hair or ponytails. To fix the image, you can use hoops, bandages or hairpins, including in the form of flowers. They will give the image femininity and romance, as well as emphasize individuality. Do-it-yourself items are welcome. Boho-chic does not like complex and academic styling.
Makeup should be done as close to natural as possible. It should be simple and neat. In addition to natural make-up, it is possible to use safari-style make-up.
Boho style manicure can be done with clear polish or by painting nails in a bright monochrome tone.
Boho bags
Boho-chic bags are notable for their freedom and some baggy cut, the presence of the effect of wear and tear, bright prints, multi-layered, ethnic motifs and environmentally friendly accessories. Often this accessory has a long handle, decorated with embroidery, beads, lace, ribbons and bows. Often used decor in the form of a large number of pockets and rivets. As the main material for bags, the boho style involves the use of fur, velvet, organza, suede or tapestry.
These accessories are distinguished by the absence of strict forms, the presence of purl seams, and combinations of multi-colored patches are often used.
If a girl is taller than average, then she should choose a large baggy bag decorated with fringes. Fashionistas of small stature and fragile physique are advised to accessorize their looks in the form of small knitted things, purses on a chain or vintage boho-chic clutches. Photos of possible bag options are shown below.
The main criteria when choosing a bag are convenience, compliance with the overall concept of the image and a feeling of comfort when using this accessory.
Boho-chic in the interior
When creating a boho-style interior, there are no frames and boundaries. This direction calls for introducing seemingly inappropriate elements into the environment, and creating a common harmonious theme from incongruous details. Boho-chic in the interior is not limited stylistically, in colors or materials. However, with such freedom of action, one can easily go into kitsch and create just an absurd pile of old things that do not fit together.
Creating a joyful atmosphere for the soul is the main principle when decorating a room when using the boho-chic style. Photos of the attached interior options will help you avoid mistakes when expressing your uniqueness, freedom and some kind of rebellion.
Boho has a number of distinctive features, which will be described below.
Feature one. Mixing elements belonging to different styles and eras
Boho style in the interior is an original cocktail of various elements and accessories from different eras: bright fringed pillows, colorful rugs, wooden vases, antique lamps with lampshades, oriental jugs and patterned bedspreads.
A large number of textile items are welcome: sofa cushions, curtains, rugs, furniture covers. Boho-chic denies the presence of exquisite wallpaper. The ideal wall covering is whitewash and plaster. Possibility of lining verticallight wood designs. Indeed, bright decorative elements will look great against such a background.
Magic boho easily takes a combination of wooden tables and inexpensive plastic chairs, you can also combine an old chest of drawers and simple wicker chairs. The main thing is to be able to successfully arrange objects based on their shape, color and silhouette.
Second feature. A variety of colors with a sustained single style
To create a rainbow atmosphere in the room, a mix of bright colors is used: yellow, pink, purple, green, blue, orange, cherry…
However, the placement of color accents should be done using the maximum sense of style. For example, curtains in green, white and orange stripes will harmonize well with a sofa covered with a green plaid and pillows decorated in the same color scheme as the curtains. And the patchwork floor mat should be made up of the same colors found in bedspreads, curtains or pillows.
The third feature. Complete harmony of styles, shapes and colors
To achieve perfect harmony, the designer must have a refined, delicate taste and an unsurpassed sense of proportion. Elements that differ in color, design and texture should eventually form into a single composition. If this does not happen, then the room will resemble a barn, which was filled with old unnecessary things. The deliberate variety inherent in fashion trends should not turn into bad taste.
Boho-chic style is for those who are tired ofestablished rules and regulations. It is this fashionable orientation that allows you to realize your creative potential and show individuality in understanding beauty. Due to its diversity, this style can resonate with both the eccentric person and the sensual nature. Boho-chic is a direction for bold and free-spirited people.
