Has there ever been a more divisive fashion trend? The hippyish dressing style by nature is whimsical and cool, and yet, there lies a certain air of effortlessness that is not to be disturbed – the defining characteristic of a boho girl is that she wouldn't dream of trying too hard. MORE: 1970s fashion trends that are having a major revival this seasonA classic boho outfit is composed of an eclectic mix of borrowed, vintage and collected-over-time pieces that are each individually interesting, but somehow work harmoniously and exude a gentle rebellious spirit.
The boho trend, deriving from the word bohemian, skyrocketed in the mid 2000s – although the style actually harks back to much earlier.
In the late 1960s and early 1970s when the hippie counterculture was at the fore, a pointed rejection of formal silhouettes resulted in flowy fabrics, loose-fitting shapes, earthy tones and, naturally, a healthy dose of fringing. READ: Sienna Miller street style: 7 of her classic looks for eternal fashion inspirationRELATED: The fashion trends from the 1960s that we still adore todaySome key pieces that have come to epitomise the height of boho chic include furry gilets, embroidered peasant blouses, and moccasins. Sienna Miller and her hippy-chic Glastonbury outfits revolutionised festival fashion culture.
When she stepped out at Worthy Farm in 2004 dressed in a studded belt, a frayed-hem skirt and rustic jewellery she was transformed into something of a bohemian style icon.
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