Bohemian Fashion Style: How to Achieve a Boho-Chic Look

"How to Wear Bohemian Style Clothing"

Nicole Richie via celebutopia

With the right mix, you can achieve a chic bohemian style and look stunning without evoking any signs of sloppy hippie vibe.

If you're new to boho fashion and don't know where or how to start, or if you need any fresh ideas on putting together outfits, then check out my bohemian style tips below:

• Biggest no-no
• Focus on Your Personality and Taste
• Boho Color Palette
• Details, Details, Details
• Layering
• Wear the Past
• Ethnic Elements
• Find Your Boho Queen

What to Avoid When it Comes to Boho Style

Putting on too many and too long layers!

Mary Kate Olsen in lots of unnecessary, non-flattering layers.
Year 2005. Via theinsider.com.

So how do you layer an outfit?

Here are 2 important pointers:

1. Go easy on the color combinations, layers, length and fit of your outfit. Avoid anything that's bigger than your body frame (use a belt to a shapeless bohemian dress if you have to) or anything that falls past your feet.

2. When it comes to layering, you'll usually know where to stop.

Step a few feet away from the mirror and take notice of how the clothes fall from your frame.

• Does it draw attention away from your face?
• Does it "drag" your frame down, making you look small?
• Does it make you look heavy or heavier than normal on some areas?

If yes, take one layer off or consider wearing something less dense-looking.

Tip: Keep it feminine and chic by mixing oversized with tailored/fitted clothes. Like say, if you're wearing a oversized sweater or tunic top, add a pair of straight or slim-fitted jeans to balance the overall look.

Bring Out Your Personality, Not Nicole Richie's

So to rejuvenate the look, blend it with something that's more YOU and TODAY.

You want to look trés chic, so avoid the total hippie á la street beggar look by blending boho with your own signature style.

Take a look at these examples:

A bit rough around the edges? How about Boho Rock with studded accessories, leather, chain, skulls etc.

Earthy Colors

Unfortunately, not everyone suit the boho colors stated here. Some of the colors might come out too strong or weak depending on what skintone, hair and eye color you have.

You might want to take a color analysis test to identify your best colors. Color is pure science so focus on picking the right ones to avoid killing your appearance.

Note: Don't worry, if the boho colors aren't on your personal color palette, you can always do a few adjustments to make it work for you. Always wear your best colors near your face because that's where people will notice first. All other colors can be worn from the waist down.

You can also consider other color nuances that are similar to the mentioned colors.

And of course, if mute, pastel colors are your thing then you can incorporate those colors with the boho colors -- making bohemian fashion something of your own!

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Details, Details, Details

Do wear pieces that create a statement and that people will notice or even comment. Try a hat or cap, beaded sandals, headband á la hippie style, big and colorful jewelry etc.

Check out my boho jewelry and boho handbags section for more fahsion tips.

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Layer It!

Breathe Life Into the Past

Go Ethnic

Follow the Big Bohemian Fashion Queens

I hope you've found my bohemian fashion style tips useful! All of the points I've stated above are key factors on how to achieve a chic boho look.

One of the important things you'll have to remember when it comes to fashion is to always personalize a look to make it more YOU. So adjust boho fashion into your own liking and flair!

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