How to Dress Preppy Boho

The "hippie" style of the 1960s and 1970s is a bohemian look.

The preppy boho style combines two separate conflicting looks and transforms them into one. Preppy fashion is a polished look characterized by clothing such as polo shirts, blazers, pleated skirts, argyle sweaters and boat shoes. This style originated from school uniforms at preparatory schools. Boho, or bohemian, is a more relaxed style characterized by layers and flowing peasant tops and skirts. The preppy and boho styles can be combined together to suit your fashion needs.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Polo shirt
• Blazer
• Trousers
• Peasant top
• Skirt
• Scarves
• Bangles
• Tights
• Earrings

1. Purchase both preppy and boho style clothes. For preppy clothes, purchase the basic trouser pants, blazer and polo shirt. For boho clothes, add a peasant top and flowing skirt.

2. Mix and match your preppy and boho clothing. For example, wear trousers and a peasant top with a blazer. Or you can wear a flowing skirt with a polo shirt.

3. Accessorize the outfit. Layer scarves on your outfit. You can use them around your neck, as a belt or headband. Wear large earrings and bangles on your arms. Wear tights under your flowing skirt.

4. Choose boho or preppy shoes to complete the look. You can choose clogs and wedge sandal shoes for the boho look or boat shoes and mary janes for a preppy look.

5. Complete the look with a preppy or boho hair style. A neat ponytail is considered a preppy hairstyle. Loose curls or waves will work for a boho style.

References

• Burda Style: The Official Preppy Handbook (for Fashion) + 10 Preppy Patterns; Allison Dahl;
• Ssasy Chic: Your Guide to Bohemian Style {aka Boho Chic}; July 19, 2009
• Lucky Magazine: Fashion Copycat: Preppy Boho; Olivia Villanti; April 2, 2010