Boho style: 14 easy ways to add it into your 2023 wardrobe

Ah, boho. Has there ever been a more divisive fashion trend? The hippyish dressing style by nature is whimsical and cool, and yet, there lies a certain air of effortlessness the defining characteristic of a boho girl is that she wouldn't dream of trying too hard.

Ah, boho. Has there ever been a more divisive fashion trend? The hippyish dressing style by nature is whimsical and cool, and yet, there lies a certain air of effortlessness – the defining characteristic of a boho girl is that she wouldn't dream of trying too hard.

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A classic boho outfit is composed of an eclectic mix of borrowed, vintage and collected-over-time pieces that are each individually interesting, but somehow work harmoniously and exude a gentle rebellious spirit.

What is boho style?

Pre-Bieber Hailey nails the boho vibe 

The boho trend, deriving from the word bohemian, skyrocketed in the mid 2000s – although the style actually harks back to much earlier. In the late 1960s and early 1970s when the hippie counterculture was at the fore, a pointed rejection of formal silhouettes resulted in flowy fabrics, loose-fitting shapes, earthy tones and, naturally, a healthy dose of fringing.

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Some key pieces that have come to epitomise the height of boho chic include furry gilets, embroidered peasant blouses, and moccasins.

Which celebrities are known for their boho looks?

 

Sienna Miller and her hippy-chic Glastonbury outfits revolutionised festival fashion culture. When she stepped out at Worthy Farm in 2004 dressed in a studded belt, a frayed-hem skirt and rustic jewellery she was transformed into something of a bohemian style icon.

Another key player is supermodel Kate Moss who was often partial to a whimsical, romantic maxi dress. The day before her wedding to Jamie Hince in 2011, Kate opted for the most ravishing minty blue renaissance dress that she styled with turquoise suede boots – and this beautifully bohemian fashion moment has been stuck in our minds ever since.

Hello! Fashion shares how you can embrace the boho vibe in your wardrobe:  

The vinyl coat 

Simone Black Vinyl Coat, £245, Kitri

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The festival-ready flares 

Dalton flare jeans, £295, Hayley Menzies

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The metallic mini dress 

Oséree Lumière beach dress, £245, Mytheresa

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The knitted skirt 

Dodo Bar Or Liz fringe-trimmed cotton midi skirt, £355, Mytheresa 

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The colourful cropped cardi 

Alice + Olivia Anderson cropped crocheted cotton-blend cardigan, £638, The Outnet

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The cashmere jumper 

Gabriela Hearst Crochet-knit cashmere sweater, £3,490, Net-A-Porter

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The paisley mini

 

Camilla embellished printed silk crepe mini dress, £650, Matches Fashion

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The studded belt

 

Raey suede studded leather belt, £125, Matches Fashion

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The fringed jacket

 

Stella McCartney Fringed vegetarian leather jacket, £1,395, Net-A-Porter

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The crochet halter top

 

Jonathan Simkhai Ralia top, £315, Mytheresa

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The retro clogs

 

Ganni studded leather clogs, £345, Matches Fashion

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The floaty maxi

 

Zimmermann Anneke cut-out paisley-print linen maxi dress, £735, Net-A-Porter

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The wool cape 

Loewe leather-trimmed fringed wool-jacquard cape, £895, Net-A-Porter

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The cowboy boots

Isabel Marant Dahope leather Western boots, £688, Mytheresa

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