HOW TO HAVE A BOHO CHIC LOOK IN WINTER - FASHION

Do you want a boho chic style even in winter? Discover the 6 essentials to have in the wardrobe and the looks to imitate!

The boho chic look is one of the most loved by women all over the world. Perhaps it is the softness of the garments that compose it, perhaps the "nostalgic and decidedly 70s" air, or the materials she prefers, however this mix of folk, country and more contemporary elements has won the hearts of many fashion lovers. Boho chic, the most elegant and trendy version of a bohemian style drawn from the past, is one of the trends that comes back all the time, even in winter!

But how to get a look in winter made mainly of fluttering and light dresses, sandals and open dusters? Just find the right garments to get this style even in the cold, and that's it! The secret is to always be inspired by the 70s, or by the folk and country wardrobe, and mix things wisely. Or, if you want to read up on online, you can consult the Bohemian Diesel website, a real mine of inspiration for this look, whose images you can also admire here.

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To find out how, we decided to first show you the essentials of the boho chic wardrobe, those most suitable for autumn and winter, and then to show you how the others do, or the other fashionistas who decide to dress folk and bohemian too. in winter, adding touches that make the look more personal.

Discover below the must-haves of the boho chic wardrobe and the best examples of brands for all budgets!

1. A long dress

A boho wardrobe essential, in summer or winter, is the long dress. For the colder months, it will be enough to choose heavy fabrics (for example velvet is making a big comeback on the streets), or combine them with very warm outerwear, such as furs (possibly ecological) or coats.

Discover 10 long dresses to have

The long dresses ideal for a folk or bohemian look are often floral, or with graphic themes such as paisley and ethnic in general. Often folk then resort to patchwork, as you will discover later, and that is the combination of patterns, prints or even different fabrics. Below you will discover the long dresses ideal for a boho chic style, from Sisley to Etro, as always, for all types of pockets and needs.

2. Fur vest or coat

And here we are immediately at the second must, the fur vest, or the whole fur coat. For a perfect boho look, you should prefer more combed furs, perhaps with long hair, which lengthen the lines and figures. One of the peculiarities of the boho look is in fact the liquidity of the fabrics and lines: flowing and flowing dresses, sloping jackets or dusters, long-haired furs, and even floppy hats! Fur would be better if it were ecological, of course ...

The 10 fur vests and outerwear

The combinatorial taste of patchwork, one of the recognition marks of folk, is also found for furs, whether they are long or short outerwear or gilets. Below you can discover ten precious examples: long-haired furs, curly furs, long vests to wear open. These are the must-haves of the boho chic look!

3. Patchwork and folk patterns

And here we are to examine in detail the patchwork theme, without which there is no real boho look. The combination of different prints and patterns, or even fabrics, recalls the second-hand suit, or better still, the garment with a second life, reborn thanks to the recovery and sewing of old fabrics and pieces from elsewhere. A "country attitude that soon became loved by the fashion world, for the imaginative possibilities it offers.

10 patchwork and folk garments

Patchwork can be applied to everything, not just clothes. The items you find below are proof of this: dresses, of course, but also bags and shoes. The mix can also be of different materials, such as a splendid sweater that you will find in the photos below, which expertly mixes fur and cotton.

4. A maxi hat

The hat should be floppy, or in any case broad-brimmed. These are the general rules for a perfect boho chic headdress. That is, the hat should recall those worn in the American countryside, or by rangers who protect the forests. The floppy hat is instead a "legacy of the 70s", the decade preferred by all lovers of this style.

10 ideal hats for the boho style

Here is a nice selection, between high-level brands and more accessible brands, of hats ideal for a boho chic look. Try to choose a black felt hat, obviously with wide brims, with a decorative chain, or a hat that recalls the autumn colors, such as light brown, pumpkin or burgundy. The choice is yours!

5. Boots or booties

And the shoes? In summer, the boho chic look requires slave sandals, or simple flat thong sandals. In autumn and winter, on the other hand, boots and ankle boots, preferably suede, are ideal. If you choose a short jacket, you may want to wear over the knee boots, to stay in the 70s area. If, on the other hand, you choose the must of the winter boho look, the maxi dress, a pair of ankle boots may suffice.

Here are 10 boots and ankle boots to choose from

Between over-the-knee boots and suede ankle boots, there is plenty of choice, especially this winter. Below you will find several examples that combine the right accessory declined in the favorite themes of bohemian and folk: especially patchwork and fringes.

6. Ponchos and capes

Especially this year, getting a boho look immediately is very easy. The reason is the great return of capes and ponchos for autumn winter 2015 2016. These types of outerwear have a great advantage: they will give you a folk air even if for the rest of the look you made little effort. An immediate boho chic look can be achieved for example with flared jeans, a cape or poncho with a folk pattern or embroidery, and a nice wide-brimmed hat.

The 10 boho ponchos and capes to have in the closet

If you choose a cape and don't want to wear it open, you can try to close it with a belt, thus obtaining an enveloping coat. Or you can choose a warm and heavy poncho, if you want to use it as an outerwear, or a lighter poncho, if you prefer to use it as an alternative to the pullover. Below are ten different ideas to indulge yourself.

For all seasons: the fringes

Here is a typical boho and folk theme that never ceases to be present, in both heat and cold. Fringes are an "obsession of the 70s" that has been back in style for some seasons. You can find it on everything: sweaters, tops, jackets, skirts, and even shoes and bags. Below you can see several examples. The secret to maintaining a certain balance is not to use too many, and not to mix too many different ones. You might think you are wearing only an accessory with fringes, perhaps a bag, which will give great dynamism to your look.

For all seasons: many, many overlapping jewels!

Another feature of boho chic good for all seasons is that of overlapping jewels. Folk loves turquoise jewels, above all, and then tribal and ethnic themes on rings, necklaces and bracelets. Lately, then, the trend of overlapping jewels everyone is passionate about it, so don't be afraid to exaggerate, the important thing is to choose subtle and discreet jewels, with small pendants, so you can mix at will without ever overdoing it. Below are some perfect ideas for you!

Here are the 30 boho chic looks to imitate

We finally come to the boho chic looks unearthed on the street, among the most inveterate fashionistas. Obviously the key word is to personalize, to introduce variations so as not to be too manual, too obvious. And so here are folk dresses paired with a leather jacket, elongated lines typical of bohemian reinterpreted in a more luxurious key, and added items such as a maxi cardigan. Discover all the most successful boho chic looks and choose your favorites.

Ecological furs to complete your look

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Overknee boots to make a boho look more sexy

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