What do the current Bohemian Chic, Boho, Hippie styles and descriptions refer to? Anything that is unique, artsy and not traditional in style that is inspired by the 1960's -1970's hippie scene. Now it's called "Bohemian chic." I often refer to this style as "boho artsy."  But some people call it hippie, gypsy, artsy, or just plain boho.

Bohemian style clothing  is often referred to as having an ethnic, exotic look, often with fabrics that have embellishments such as embroidery, fancy trims and nothing matches patterns; or like a gypsy wearing a creative group of garments thrown together to create a unique look. And anything goes.  The more unique the better. The workplace is becoming a less formal place to be, so the styles are loosening up, and wearing relaxed clothing that's creative and comfortable is what it's all about.

Comfort is a big consideration. Many of these items are made of natural fabrics including cotton, rayon, hemp, silk and linen blends, simply because the people wearing them prefer the natural feel on their skin. These natural fibers allow your skin to breath, though there's plenty of polyester to go around. I'm just not a great fan of it.

Tie-dye clothing was very popular in the 60's - 70's scene. Then it went out of style, and if you wore tie-dye clothing you were considered old news--but not anymore. Tie-dye along with batik is back, and instead of looking like a hippie, you are in fashion. You don't have to look like an unkept hippie to wear these styles either. It's easy to throw an outfit together and look totally chic--Bohemian chic that is.

One of my favorite current Bohemian style clothing labels is Las Manos which is some of the highest quality, original, batik clothing using rayon washable fabrics.

Those beautiful crochet shawls and shrugs are now being reproduced, along with the loud paisley prints, bell bottoms, and mini skirts. Plus,,,don't you just love the new ponchos. If you were running around in the 60's and 70's you remember those well, and may still have a couple in your closet.  If you can get your hands on the originals,,,you've got the real thing. But there's so many great copies, you could easily go into any store today and buy something that looks like it was made in the 60's 70's,,,and the prices are cheaper than they were back then.

Or,,,you can have some fun on Ebay, searching for the originals of the past, or the contemporary copies offered at a fraction of the cost. Either way,,,it doesn't cost much to be totally in style anymore.