Boho Dresses
"Someone who has the ability to appreciate beauty on a deep level, is a profound romantic, doesn't know any limits, whose world is their own creation, rather than living in a box."
That is how Savannah Miller, the sister of the poster girl for boho chic, model and actress, Sienna Miller defined the essence of a Bohemian individual. Boho which is derived from the word Bohemian was initially used as an adjective to describe travelers and people who moved around the world. Soon, the word became associated with the hippie culture and their way of living. Boho chic is the style that started as clothes that were the rage in the hippie era, dominated by styles such as tie dye, floating, loose skirts, and the sorts. Boho re-entered the world of fashion, storming it in the early noughties, endorsed by the likes of Sienna Miller, Kate Moss, the Olsen sisters, and Nicole Richie. Women whose style sense is generally inclined towards the Bohemian, like to show off their flirty, feminine sides, opting to wear skirts and dresses over pants and other such structured garments. Bohemian fashion also generally prescribes a preference for natural fabrics. Bohemian dresses are a fun alternative for a day out or even an elegant dinner party, even if boho fashion and clothing is not your preferred style statement.
Choosing Boho Dresses
When the boho look first burst out on the fashion scene, celebrities were aghast at the thought of donning a style, that till then, had been predominantly pedestrian and gypsy in nature. Simple silhouettes and flowy garments were the trademarks of the style with fabrics being mostly bright and reminiscent of Asian and African countries. But soon the style caught on and designers came up with luxe versions of boho clothing that made them the darling of the fashionable circuit. If you want to buy long dresses, then there are some things that you should keep in mind to get the look just right.
- Bohemian dresses need to be bright and bold. Look for colors that are bright and patterns that seem folksy. The idea of the style is to look unique, so try and choose patterns that are ethnic in nature and mostly handwoven.
- The best place to rummage for cheap dresses are vintage shops. But then you may have to work on the dresses to update their fashion quotient. Try to mix ethnic patterns with modern designs keeping the essence of the dresses alive.
- Layering is a good way of creating a new look with bohemian dresses. Team your dress with scarves tied in a unique manner, for example as a belt. You could even wear your dresses with a wide high-waisted belt.
- Bohemian dresses are a little more difficult to find as compared to skirts and one way to get a new look is to wear your skirts or even the ever popular and hippie, harem pants as a dress. You could team this with a belt if you want a more structured look for the ensemble.
- There are many women who, either because of the theme or because of their inherent Bohemian personalities, opt for Bohemian wedding dresses. Finding white dresses that are suitable for a wedding can be quite a task, but an option that you could make use of is to design one for yourself, using a boho dress you own as reference.
- Bohemian clothing for women is a good option for women who are on the heavier side. Plus size dresses, following the general pattern of boho clothes, are flowing and do not stick to the body making them suitable for women who wear larger sizes. Team your dresses with accessories that have vintage designs for an ethnic look.
- Accessories form an important part of the Bohemian look. Vintage jewelry, as mentioned before, is the best kind of jewelry to team with bohemian dresses. Bangles, chains, rings, mostly made of silver suit these dresses the best. Flip-flops are the preferred footwear.
