What Does Boho Mean - How to Dress Bohemian Chic

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  • What Does Boho Mean?

    • Your definitive guide to summer's hottest trend.

    By Published: Apr 3, 2017bookmarksSave Article

    The term “boho” gets thrown around a lot these days, especially in connection with music festivals like Coachella and the celebs who love them — Vanessa Hudgens, Emily Ratajkowski, and pretty much every model who has ever walked the runway for Victoria’s Secret — but what exactly does it mean?

    Short for “bohemian,” boho as a style is most closely associated with the hippies of the ‘60s and ‘70s, but the truth is it borrows from so many fashion subcultures and time periods that almost any outfit can be "boho" if you style it right. Especially if you mix in a few of these elements along the way.

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    Denim

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    Crochet

    Clothing, Crop top, Outerwear, Beige, Abercrombie & Fitch3

    Patchwork

    Product, Brown, Bag, Style, Fashion accessory, Shoulder bag, Fashion, Black, Leather, Luggage and bags, Far Fetch

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    Plaid

    Plaid, Clothing, Tartan, Pattern, Sleeve, Textile, Design, Outerwear, Shirt, Collar, American Eagle Outfitters5

    Bralettes

    Brassiere, Clothing, Swimsuit top, Undergarment, Design, Pattern, Crop top, Lingerie, Fashion accessory, Lingerie top, Pink6

    Studs

    Belt, Belt buckle, Buckle, Fashion accessory, Tan, Leather, Brown, Leash, Collar, Strap, American Eagle Outfitters

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    7

    Florals

    Clothing, Day dress, Dress, Yellow, Aqua, Sleeve, Cocktail dress, Cover-up, Neck, Sleeveless shirt, Far Fetch8

    Booties

    Footwear, Shoe, Beige, Boot, Brown, Tan, Suede, Khaki, Leather, High heels, Guess9

    Sheer

    Clothing, Dress, Day dress, camisoles, Nightwear, Beige, Nightgown, Cocktail dress, Pattern, Fashion design, H&M

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    10

    Suede

    Jacket, Clothing, Leather, Black, Outerwear, Sleeve, Leather jacket, Textile, Pocket, Top, AG Jeans11

    Bandanas

    Scarf, Pink, Clothing, Fashion accessory, Ribbon, Hair accessory, Design, Pattern, Neck, Stole, Banana Republic12

    Flat Sandals

    Brown, Product, Natural material, Beige, Maroon, Tan, Earrings, Fashion design, Body jewelry, Craft, Express

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    13

    Crop Tops

    Clothing, Blue, Product, Sleeve, White, Pattern, Baby & toddler clothing, Aqua, Design, Active shirt, Hollister14

    Sunglasses

    Eyewear, Vision care, Brown, Yellow, Amber, Orange, Tan, Eye glass accessory, Beige, Circle, Sunglass Hut15

    Embellishments

    Clothing, Outerwear, Pink, Jacket, Sleeve, Denim, Magenta, Textile, Top, Sweater, Far Fetch

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    16

    Lace

    Clothing, Blue, Sleeve, Outerwear, Blouse, Poncho, Turquoise, Top, Lace, Costume, H&M17

    Sneakers

    Footwear, Shoe, Sneakers, Plimsoll shoe, Maroon, Carmine, Outdoor shoe, Athletic shoe, Boot, Basketball shoe, Converse18

    Fringe

    Brown, Textile, Headgear, Costume accessory, Tan, Beige, Natural material, Fashion design, Neiman Marcus

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    Rock 'n' Roll T-Shirts

    T-shirt, Clothing, Black, White, Active shirt, Sleeve, Top, Text, Font, Illustration, Uniqlo20

    Maxis

    Clothing, Pink, A-line, Dress, Peach, Waist, Beige, H&MHeadshot of Charles ManningCharles Manning

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