About Vintage Style Bohemian Clothing

There are many different style and options for dressing in vintage style bohemian clothing. A typical Bohemian look includes flowing, light fabrics with ethnic or floral prints, embroidery, lace or fringe. Mixing old and new styles is especially popular, and with any fashion look, accessorizing is key. 

Vintage Bohemian style can include many different options. When choosing a dress, one should look for maxi dresses, tunics, smock dresses and tiered dresses. Bohemian bottoms typically include denim, leggings, bell-bottoms, and prairie or handkerchief skirts. Bohemian tops include tunics, big cardigans and waist coats. When choosing shoes to complement the outfit, one should look for gladiator sandals, platforms, flip-flops, boots and fringed heels.  To top the outfit off one must accessorize. The perfect accessories for a Bohemian look can be large sunglasses, long scarves, wide leather belts, bangle bracelets with beads, charms and vintage jewelry.

There are particular full looks that are often referred to when dressing in vintage Bohemian style. These include:

• Peasant Girl: Peasant girl boho chic is the more feminine, dainty version of bohemian style. Long, flowing skirts, headbands, lace and embroidery are the basis of this style. Top choices are usually light earthy colors and floral patterns.


• Rugged Bohemian: The rugged boho fashion style often includes worn denim cutoffs, leather jackets and cowboy boots. These are often paired with the more romantic pieces like flowing bohemian dresses and prairie skirts. A low-slung studded belt over a tunic completes the look.


• Bohemian Luxe: The super chic version of the bohemian trend is the luxe look. Bohemian luxe includes stylish bohemian jewelry, faux fur, heels, maxi dresses, loose jersey pants, bell bottoms and vintage tops.


• Boho Luxe Grunge: This style incorporates flannel, plaid, layers and leg warmers with the newer look of capes, shawls and jackets.


• Ethnic Boho Chic: This look takes off from the peasant girl look, but with Middle Eastern or African influences. Choosing up-to-date skinny jeans with Indian kaftans. Add chunky ethnic jewelry to finish off the look.