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Bohemian Dresses

"How to Wear Bohemian Dresses and Where to Buy Them"

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Bohemian dresses are typically loose, flowy-looking and sometimes drapey with vintage or ethnic prints like paisley or Ikat. They range from tunic to maxi styles, strapless to kimono dress.

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I believe the dresses are what really makes bohemian fashion exciting. A boho dress is simply feminine, casual yet exotic.

How to Wear a Bohemian Dress

Nicole Richie weraing a long boho maxi dress

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A boho maxi dress should be worn carefully, because it falls all the way down to your toes and that is enough to create a strong fashion statement in our shorter-hemmed society. So tone it down a notch with a black blazer, leather jacket or cardigan, but make sure it's short/cropped to avoid the heavy layering look with a long dress.

Minikiss icon For a modern twist also try tunic boho dresses with leggings. This looks good as a fall/autumn outfit. Top it off with a comfy knit cardigan, boots or gladiator sandals.

Minikiss icon A plain black dress is enough to "bohemianize" with boho-inspired jewelry, print scarves and other hippie-looking accessories. Bohemian style is all about the details. Check out my boho jewelry section.

Mini notebook icon Tip: Update the look of a baggy vintage dress with a simple belt wrapped around your waist.

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Recommended Online Stores

Free People A wide variety of gorgeous boho dresses with a high fashion and casual flair. They now ship worldwide! (Update: Jan 09)	Siam Tropical Offers a wide range of gypsy and tribal inspired long maxi dresses as well as short ones	Beauty Batik Their eBay store Provides a huge range of tie dye and floral dresses in both long and knee-length versions. They also offer hippie-inspired kaftans, pants and skirts for all sizes (plus-size and petite sizes included).	Mini Maxi Dress Outlet One of my favorite eBay shops who offers gorgeous boho-inspired maxi dresses for both evening and beach wear. Many of their dresses are perfect for perfect for wedding occasions. They're Thailand-based and ship worldwide (eBay store).
yy-ebuy A nice variety of low-priced sweet-looking gypsy dresses. Their eBay store is based in Hong Kong.

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