Fashion’s most free-spirited trend is making a luxe comeback in time for festival season – here’s how to make it look grown up with buys from the high street
It’s officially summer, and boho chic is back with a bang. Defined by its flowing silhouettes, light fabrics, warm earthy tones and intricate, floral patterns, you may recognise this fashion aesthetic from its influence in the early 2000s, but it actually dates back further than that– think around 100 years earlier.
Boho emerged as a counterculture after the French Revolution, and the term ‘boho’ referred to out-of-style, old, or beat-up clothing that many impoverished artists and nomads wore at the time. Now, we know it as the free way of dressing that we can credit, for the most part, to supermodel Kate Moss for bringing into the mainstream fashion scene.
Fast forward to this summer and we’re seeing an increase in boho chic fashion as the trend comes back with a bang. So if you want to make the trend look grown up and chic this season, here are five ways to refresh your wardrobe with some fringing for the sunny season…
LOOK 1: H&M
Whether it’s something long-sleeved, crochet, tiered, or just a floaty boho dress in a maxi or mini length, H&M has it all. We particularly love this two-piece, which can be worn together or separately for a range of versatile looks.
Blouse £34.99
Skirt £39.99
Hat £27.99
Shoes £19.99
LOOK 2: F&F
F&F’s new summer range has just dropped in Tesco stores, and it’s making classic boho shades and textures look incredibly chic. From bandana-style tops to flowy midi skirts and plenty of broderie detailing, you’ll want to add everything to your basket.
This Boden polka dot midi looks just like Princess Kate’s latest red pin-up dress
Model 1 (left)
Top £12.50
Shirt £22.50
Shorts £22.50
Model 2 (right)
Top £16
Skirt £32.50
*Shop the pieces in select Tesco stores this month
LOOK 3: M&S
You can always rely on M&S to be one of the first to bring catwalk-inspired pieces to the high street, and it’s doing just that with the boho trend. From paisley print tops that pair perfectly with floaty wide leg trousers, to fringed dresses and scarf tops, there are plenty of ways to shop the trend.
Top £28
Trousers £36
LOOK 4: Monsoon
Monsoon has gone full-on paisley for summer with its new range, so if you’re after a floaty midi or maxi dress for a summer event or festival, you’re spoiled for choice.
Model 1 (left)
Dress £85
Model 2 (right)
Dress £85
LOOK 5: Next
Boho isn’t just for festival dressing, as Next is proving this season. With reimagined colourways like sea blues or vivid pinks, you can make the classic patterns and fits look a little more holiday-ready.
Shirt £42
Trousers £45
Scarf £14
Shoes £44
