Boho’s back…with a sharper style.

When ex-boho queen Sienna Miller hung up her floppy beach hat, the fashion world followed. The trend-setting starlet, armed with a league of influential fashion houses like Chloe and Missoni, suddenly turned mod. Minimalist retro choices like short shifts and stacked heels flooded every fashionista’s closet, pushing out peasant skirts and threadbare handbags for what seemed like forever.

As with every seismic fashion shift, the overly 60s mod look has found its harmony. Laid back, more free-spirited pieces are finding their way back into the wardrobes of the twenty-first century, thanks to looks by Miguelina, Tricia Fix, and the uber romantic Louis Vuitton.

But before you pull out that floppy hat, here are a few tips for updating that boho style, and creating a look that’s more fashion than flower child.

Pair a loose-fitting tunic in a wild pattern with skinny jeans. The slim bottom balances out the volume on top, and besides, have you ever seen a hippie in skinny?

Skip the heavy jewelry. Simple earrings or a clavicle-skimming pendant are OK, but pass on the bangles and layered necklaces. This year’s look is cleaner and more ladylike.

Long dresses look best if they show some skin on top. Choose a halter or strapless version, pull your hair back and keep makeup clean and fresh. Otherwise it’s just too much.

When the weather cools down, pull on a pair of black or gray tights under those drapey duds. Slip on some sleek platforms and rock the best of your past…and present.

Reference: “Floor-Grazing Dresses” from InStyle
Reference: Boho with a modern twist: styles from Miguelina
Reference: Keep clicking! Poster child for the new free-spirited chic

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