Style guide

Boho style, explained: what to wear and how to style it

Updated Oct 17, 2026 · By the PeachSunday team

Short answer

Boho is the loose, romantic, free-spirited look of ruffled blouses, flowy skirts, fringe and suede. Defining pieces are flouncy tops, flared jeans, tiered maxi skirts and a fringe or suede jacket. Marie Claire's styling rule is to pair a whimsical crochet or lace piece with something polished, like a blazer, so the outfit stays easy to wear.

Steps

Start with a flowy top or dress

A ruffled or lace blouse, or a frilled or eyelet dress. Marie Claire points to fluid fabrics with ruffles, lace or small florals.
Swap skinny for flared

Flared jeans, a tiered maxi skirt or roomy pants. Marie Claire recommends these in place of skinny jeans.
Add a texture layer

A suede jacket or a denim or suede fringe jacket. Glamour layers a boho dress under one.
Choose slouchy shoes

Slouchy boots in cold weather, or clogs, which Glamour pairs with boho skirts for fall.
Finish with one polished touch

Chunky gold hoops, a wrap belt to define the waist, or a blazer. Any one of these keeps the look intentional.

What boho style is and where it comes from

Boho, short for bohemian, is the loose and romantic look built on ruffled blouses, flowy skirts, fringe and suede. You will also see boho chic, free-spirited dressing and coastal boho.

Marie Claire traces the current revival to Chloe's Fall 2024 show. Who What Wear called the coastal version the summer aesthetic of 2025. The look overlaps with the 1970s, and our 70s revival page covers the parts that belong to that decade.

The practical meaning is simple: if a piece moves when you walk, has soft texture, or looks like it could be handmade, it fits the boho idea.

The key boho pieces

Boho is easier to build than to describe. These are the pieces the editors name most.

Think of the list in two groups. Soft pieces are the ruffled blouse, the eyelet dress, the tiered skirt and the crochet cape. Structured pieces are the suede jacket, the fringe jacket, the boots and the bag. A good outfit takes one or two from the soft group and one from the structured group, which keeps the shape balanced.

Ruffled or lace boho blouse
Flared jeans
Tiered or denim maxi skirt
Frilled or eyelet dress
Fringe jacket or duster
Suede jacket
Slouchy boots
Suede shoulder bag
Crochet cape
Chunky gold hoops

Colors and fabrics

The palette is earthy tones, white and cream, rustic shades and soft florals. None of it is loud, which lets the textures stand out.

Fabrics are the real signature: lace, chiffon, eyelet, suede, fringe, crochet and denim. A good boho outfit usually has two of them, such as lace on top and suede on the outside.

To keep an outfit calm, pick one earthy tone as the main color and let cream or white fill in the rest. Soft florals then act as the accent. If the dress already has a floral print, keep the jacket and bag in one plain suede tone.

How editors are styling it now

Marie Claire says to choose flouncy tops in fluid fabrics, and to trade skinny jeans for flared jeans, tiered maxi skirts or roomy pants. It also cites Zimmermann for styling a frilled dress with a wrap belt to define the waist.

Glamour layers a boho dress under a denim or suede fringe jacket, and suggests a slim tee over the dress to create the look of a skirt. For a formal event, it adds platform heels and chunky gold hoops, plus an oversized blazer in cooler weather.

Marie Claire's balance rule applies to every outfit: put one whimsical piece next to one polished piece.

Glamour's formal version is worth knowing. For a wedding or a dressy dinner, a boho dress becomes eveningwear with platform heels and chunky gold hoops. In cooler weather it adds an oversized blazer. Nothing in the dress changes, only the accessories and the layer on top.

Wearing boho in late fall and winter 2026

Glamour shows boho skirts moving into fall with flared jeans, suede skirts, long-sleeve lace blouses and clogs. That gives you a simple cold-weather recipe.

Layer with suede jackets, boots and long-sleeve lace. A denim jacket over a dress gives you a warmer outfit without losing the loose shape.

Three boho outfit formulas

These are built from the editors' advice.

The flouncy outfit. A ruffled or lace blouse in a fluid fabric, flared jeans, slouchy boots. This follows Marie Claire's advice to choose flouncy tops and swap skinny jeans for flares.

The dress outfit. A frilled or eyelet dress with a wrap belt to define the waist, per Marie Claire citing Zimmermann. Add a denim or suede fringe jacket on top, the way Glamour layers it.

The skirt illusion. Glamour's trick is to wear a slim tee over a boho dress so the dress looks like a skirt. It gives you two outfits from one piece.

Shop the boho look at PeachSunday

The floral maxi dresses collection is the closest match to the soft, flowy side of boho. Dresses includes ruffle, lace and fringe styles, and oversized denim jackets has ruffled and fringe-detail options for the layering step. New styles are added daily, and US shipping is free on orders of $65 or more.

Try searching PeachSunday for: fringe, boho, floral maxi dress, ruffle blouse, flare jeans.

Shop the edit

FAQ

What is boho style?

Boho is a loose, romantic, free-spirited look made of ruffled blouses, flowy skirts, fringe and suede.

What colors are boho?

Earthy tones, white and cream, rustic shades and soft florals.

What jeans go with boho outfits?

Flared jeans. Marie Claire recommends them, along with tiered maxi skirts and roomy pants, in place of skinny jeans.

How do I wear boho in the fall?

Glamour pairs boho skirts with flared jeans, suede skirts, long-sleeve lace blouses and clogs. Add a suede jacket and boots.

How do I keep boho from looking like a costume?

Marie Claire pairs a crochet or whimsical piece with something polished, such as a blazer.

What is the difference between boho and 70s style?

Boho is the broader free-spirited look, while the 70s revival focuses on the decade's flares, suede skirts, bow blouses and track-sole sneakers. See 70s revival style.