The ability to combine in clothing, seemingly incompatible things, while combining hippies, country and casual styles - this is Boho. He is known for a long time. And, despite the fact that today it often goes against the modern fashion, its popularity is only growing.
It is safe to say that every modern woman in the wardrobe has at least one item of clothing related to it.
Philosophy and advantages of style
Different fashion researchers call different dates for the occurrence of Boho. Some argue that it was first born in the 15th century and is directly related to nomadic Gypsies who came from France to Bohemia.
Also, the emergence of this style is associated with poor artists who could not always afford outfits in the fashion corresponding to those times. However, the date of its official birth can be considered the 60-90th year of the last century.
Then, among European and American youth, love for various festivals flourished. Boys and girls went to performances of their favorite musical groups, lived for a few days in the open air in complete freedom, dressed in accordance with any subculture.
And in the end they mixed all possible styles in their own outfits, creating a universal suit from their clothes.
The resulting image not only helped express itself, but also served the most important purpose of clothing - it created comfort in any weather and at the same time did not restrain movements.
The first outfit in the Boho style is considered to be a combination of short denim shorts or a long skirt made of cotton, a strap top, a waistcoat or a long knitted jacket and boots. In hot weather, this image is complemented with a wide-brimmed hat or kerchief and sunglasses.
As ornaments, they use massive pendants made of leather, bracelets woven from dense cords and massive rings of silver, semi-precious stones and beads.
Over time, a whole philosophy has grown out of this image, where the most important thing is maximum freedom. True, the style then lost this philosophy, mixing with other fashion trends, then found it again, transforming into something new.
Today, Boho has several different sub-styles and allows its fans to look the way they want, while always remaining on top. The most popular and sought-after was Boho Chic, whose founder is the famous model Kate Moss.
As a result, today Boho follows four principles:
- convenience;
- simplicity;
- naturalness;
- affordability.
And even if, when creating an image, costly elements of a bohemian costume are used as a basis, the complementary parts and accessories cannot be too elaborate. The simpler the better. If only this dress was comfortable. For this quality, this style is especially loved by people who lead an active lifestyle.
Boho style in women's clothes: a variety of dresses
How to identify Boho chic among modern outfits and fashion trends? Regardless of the details of the suit, he has several bright markers.
- free straight cut of dresses and tops;
- length of skirts from the knee and below;
- presence of knitted and embroidered fragments or inserts;
- ethnic and natural ornaments, motifs and patterns;
- flowing styles;
- high waist skirts and pants;
- layering;
- "square" and asymmetrical bottoms of skirts and dresses;
- large (hidden) pockets;
- the predominance of natural materials (cotton, linen, leather, fur);
- a mixture of different types of fabrics and textures in one type of clothing.
In this case, the outfits themselves are mostly made in soft pastel colors, and the fabrics do not have a pattern. However, there are also contrast-bright colors with variegated ethnic design.
Also, Boho-style loves the combination of soft knitted large oblique or cage sweaters and long semi-sun skirts or skirts with a straight wide cut and side cuts. Sweaters must have a free neck, which can be in the form of a simple cut or have a high collar.
Boho-style pants love no less than the skirt. These are various trousers in which anyone can feel as comfortable as possible. But with tunics and ponchos, ripped straight jeans and capri pants are perfectly combined.
Accessories and shoes
Clothes, shoes and accessories of this style are related to each other three qualities:
- use in their creation of natural materials;
- design design taking into account ethno or natural motives;
- layering
At the same time as accessories for the image in the Boho or Boho-chic style can be used:
- earrings;
- bracelets;
- suspension;
- belts;
- beads;
- headbands;
- hair bands;
- bags;
- scarves.
They must be woven or gathered from leather, cords, beads, beads from semi-precious stones, feathers, silver or, if scarves, knitted from natural fabrics and knitwear. For the autumn-winter period, the most striking element of the Boho-style can be a trendy scarf-hood.
Bags made in this style are distinguished by their large size and simple monochrome design. They are often decorated with fringe and braided braids. Carry such bags on a long belt, slung over his shoulder. Boho backpacks and bags are often sewn using patchwork technique and from old jeans.
Among the accessories in Boho and Boho-chic style, handmade is especially appreciated.
Shoes of this style can not be called elegant, since there are no models with thin high heels among it. But she has a lot of other advantages. This shoes:
- has a platform or, if it is summer sandals, on the contrary, is almost completely devoid of it;
- does not have a pronounced heel or heel looks very solid, but still not very high, as the platform steals a part of its height;
- Made from natural materials (leather, suede);
- comfortable to wear, even for older people;
- made in muted soothing colors and has a single color.
Shoes designed for the warm season can have bright appliqués embroidered with beads or threads.
What is boho chic style?
The founder of the style of boho chic is considered the model Kate Moss. It was she, tired of the glamor and pretentious images, the first of the stars of show business began to appear in front of cameras in weird, in the opinion of the majority, ensembles, which include a mixture of fashionable clothes and things in ethnic and country styles.
Soon, her style of dress was adopted by such modern icons of the Boho Chic style as Helena Carter and Johnny Depp. They developed this style, and soon they were echoed by other stars. And now, today Boho chic has become a constant attribute of fashionable photo shoots.
There are no particular differences between boho and boho chic. However, Boho Chic often combines the latest fashion trends and classic Boho elements. The combination of designer clothes and country or ethno in one dress also speaks about this style.
And many fashion lines and capsule collections entirely consist of things that are made exactly in it. Therefore, the main advantage of Boho chic is that by following this style, you can assemble a wardrobe in which there will be things only from world brands.
Features of the choice of clothing in the boho style for the full
Are there any criteria for choosing a Boho-style outfit for people wearing large sizes? Not really. Almost any image in it will look great on both skinny and full-bodied lady. This is due to the fact that most outfits in this style:
- have a free straight or flared cut;
- are multi-layered or have additional decorative overlays and layers of fabric;
- Sewn from breathable natural fabrics.
And an additional bonus for full ones is the coloring of the suits of this style. After all, natural and national motives create complex patterns that visually conceal excess weight and imperfections of the figure.
However, it is better to give preference when selecting an ensemble;
- separate sets of skirts and blouses, not dresses;
- skirts, not pants or pants;
- shoes without high tops;
- jackets with patterns with vertical braids, and not with a cage;
- layered models;
- opaque fabrics.
Following these simple tips, you can not only look good, but fashionable.
Dresses for ladies over 40 and 50
Many believe that this trend in fashion is relevant only for young and young men and women. However, the most famous icons of Boho are ladies over 40 years old.
To get dressed in the style of boho, a woman of balzakovskogo age needs to follow a few simple recommendations:
- To choose for the image you need things made from natural breathable fabrics;
- Preference should be given to the dresses of pastel colors, but with possible emphasis on one or two bright details of the ensemble;
- Figure errors should be hidden behind straight, wide styles and multi-layered outfits.
Moreover, if the clothes are as calm as possible in design, then accessories can be anything. Women over 40 and 50, seeking to match Boho chic, can easily choose as a decoration a lot of large jewelery or fun sunglasses.
Where to find things to dress in boho-style?
Today, going to replenish your wardrobe with things in the style of Boho, you can do four simple things:
- To buy in the boutique of luxury clothing a pair of necessary outfits designed by fashion house designers;
- purchase several ethno-costume items from local residents;
- to choose clothes in a regular clothing store, the combination of which fits easily into the framework of Boho;
- stitch by yourself.
Since not everyone can afford haute couture and not all cities can find an ethnic costume (often for this exotic you have to go to special fairs for tourists), the last two options remain.
At the same time, oddly enough, the easiest way to become the owner of a dress in the style of Boho chic, there is an option to sew it yourself. This solution has several important advantages:
- This style encourages hand-made outfits and accessories;
- Things made in the Boho-style, have a very simple cut, so almost any woman will cope with this task;
- Everything is sewn from simple natural and affordable fabrics.
And, of course, the main advantage of this way to update your wardrobe is that every woman will be able to create her own unique image, worthy of competition with outfits of show business stars.
We sew women's dress shirt in the style of boho do it yourself
The theme of shirts in dresses in the Boho-style sounds often. This item of clothing is used in ensembles with pants or trousers, and in the long version it also acts as an independent dress. Sew such a dress is easy. For this outfit, it is preferable to use a fabric of linen, staple or cotton.
You need to take measurements: the girth of the throat, chest, waist and hips, shoulder length, arm circumference and the planned length of the product. In accordance with the standards, you need to select an existing pattern or correct an existing one.
This description uses a pattern designed for a woman of 44 European (or 50 Russian) size.
According to the patterns you need to cut out the right amount of details:
- shelf with detachable yoke - 2 pcs;
- a back with a detachable yoke - 2 parts;
- sleeve - 2 pieces;
- top collar - 2 pieces;
- bottom collar - 2 pieces;
- cuff - 2 pcs.
- In addition, sewing will require crayon for cutting, flizelinovye gaskets for the collar, special processing for shelves under the buttons and loops, scissors, threads, needles, pins, iron and sewing machine;
- The upper collar must be 2 mm wider than the lower one so that the finished collar will lie correctly;
- First you need to handle the fine details of the collar. All its parts are reinforced with interlining for better stability. Flizelin is glued to the seamy side with an iron;
- Then you need to fold both parts of the upper gate, and chop along the center line with the help of pins so as not to creep away. After that, the collar must be stitched, departing 7 mm from the edge;
- Turn collar on face. Manually tame and iron the upper part to it, fold it in half again (be sure to check for symmetry), then stitch the lower part to it;
- Using pins to attach the collar to the neck of the dress, then stitch the details;
- Stitch the inner side of the lower collar to the front side of the dress, then stitch the inner part to the inside of the shirt;
- When the collar is ready, go to the cuffs. First you need to flash the side of the cuff on the wrong side. After which - turn it on the face;
- Sew the sides of the sleeves. Sew on cuff sleeves;
- On the lower part of the shelf and in the middle of the back you need to manually assemble. Excess tissue should be distributed over the entire width of the cut. The lower parts of the back and the upper parts of the shelves must be sewn;
- The middle seam of the back is to sew, then also to sew the side seams of the back and the shelves;
- Flizelinom need to duplicate the edges of both shelves;
- Cut the right shelf to tuck, then mark the cuts for the loops, and then process the loops manually, and sew buttons on the left shelf;
- Shoulder seams to stitch, to tuck in the sleeves, to stitch a collar;
- Stitch on the front side of the tucked bottom of the finished dress.
Interesting patterns for fast tailoring women's clothing in the style of boho
In addition to the dress shirt, you can independently sew many other models that are universally suitable for women of any weight, age and body features.
Dress tunic - the easiest version of a beautiful and interesting outfit. For his sewing is best to use knitwear or silk.
Dress with a multi-layered bottom sewn on a very simple pattern. It has no sleeves and no throat. Therefore, this dress will become a stylish and fashionable casual outfit for the warm season.
The tunic can be sewn in the form of a dress or used to create an ensemble with a skirt or pants. To do this, you need to shorten the pattern a little along the length of the product.
It is very simple to sew a skirt-tablecloth for this ensemble.
- To sew it, you need to cut out the square according to the scheme above. If the height of the body is not higher than 165 cm, then the side of the line should be about 112 cm;
- The square must be folded four and cut a circle along its center. In this case, the circumference of the square in the unassembled form should correspond to the waist girth;
- Waist need to process, make a belt in the form of a wide elastic band or sew a zipper and a separate cut belt;
- Next you need to cut the rectangles. Their length is the length of the side, and the width is calculated from the height, but it should not exceed 45 cm;
- The rectangles are stitched to the sides of the squares. Then, on the sides, the short edges of all the rectangles are joined - four corners are obtained.
After that, the skirt can be decorated, and its lower cut must be hemmed.
This skirt will be a beautiful addition to the cape-blouse with a hood. It is best to sew from flowing fabrics.
Any outfit in the style of Boho looks spectacular and stylish. And due to the fact that it is extremely convenient to move in them, the popularity of this style is only growing.
More information about the Boho style is in the next video.
