4 ways to wear boho

The boho-chic style is reminiscent of 60s and 70s fashion featuring ethnic influences such as bohemian prints, tie-dye and vintage pieces like lace dresses and embroidered blouses.

The fabrics are flowing, feminine and soft. Think frilly peasant tops, voluminous maxi dresses, capri pants, blazers and high-waisted palazzo pants and jeans. The key to this look is adding a touch of boho with easy separates...

4 ways to wear boho

The Kaftan

The kaftan comes in a variety of designs and lengths and can be worn with jewelled, flat sandals or wedges. For a more casual look, wear over jeans with a wide, leather belt. Dress up your kaftan with oversized bangles and necklaces. Avoid wearing them too large as they will drown your figure; figure hugging cuts with cinched waists are the most flattering. Kaftans are also great to throw over swim-suits.

4 ways to wear boho

The Palazzo/Wide-leg Pants

High-waisted wide-leg pants in a dark colour can look good on any figure as they add height and have an overall slimming effect. If you lack height or are apple/pear shaped, choose wide-legs that flare at the bottom as large, billowing legs are best suited to slender figures. A flare at the bottom will balance out your shape.

To complete the look, wear wide-legs with a figure-hugging top to keep the look sleek. Avoid making the look too busy by wearing a billowy top, particularly if you're on the short side. Step into heels instead of flats as wide-legs tend to visually cut leg height.

4 ways to wear boho

The Maxi Dress

With careful selection, women of any shape or height can look fabulous in a maxi dress...Short women should choose a maxi dress that is well cut and in proportion with their shorter frames. The dress should be fitted on top and not have an overly voluminous skirt. To add height to your frame, wear a maxi dress with wedge platforms or high-heeled sandals.

The maxi dress enables larger women to feel more feminine as the full-length dress covers big thighs and hides wide hips. A halter-neck style or bandeau top is preferable for big busted women. Bold colours and prints are suited to larger frames while smaller prints are look better on petite frames. Accessorise your maxi-dress with chunky jewellery.

4 ways to wear boho

The Peasant Blouse

Peasant blouses generally have a scooped, elasticised or gathered neckline, and many are designed to be worn off the shoulders. Peasant tops may have a number of sleeve styles, including: cap sleeves, long, flowing sleeves gathered at the wrists, drawstring sleeves and 3/4 sleeves.

Peasant blouses are versatile and can be worn by women of all shapes and sizes. For a bohemian look, wear your peasant blouse with a long, flowing peasant skirt with a belt around the hips. For a summery look, wear with capris and sandals and for a night out, pair with jeans and boots.