BOHO-CHIC: Biggest No-No (Part 1)

What to Avoid When it Comes to Boho Style

If there's one thing many girls and women do wrong when attempting to achieve the look, then it has to be: 

Putting on too many & too long layers!

 
Mary Kate Olsen in lots of unnecessary, non-flattering layers. 
Year 2005. Via theinsider.com. 

Uh-oh. That is so not the boho chic look we're aiming for. No matter confidence, if your outfit has too many long layers you'll look smaller and swallowed up. Especially if you're short by nature. I know, it's tempting to layer your outfit with your favorite accessories but there is a fine line between looking casual-stylish and trying too hard. 

So How Do You Layer an Outfit?

  

Here are 2 important pointers:

1. Go easy on the colour combinations, layers, length and fit of your outfit. Avoid anything that's bigger than your body frame (use a belt to a shapeless bohemian dress if you have to) or anything that extends past your feet. If you're Petite make sure to adjust to your body scale.

2. When it comes to layering, you'll usually know where to stop.

Step a few feet away from the mirror and take notice of how the clothes fall from your frame.

Does it draw attention away from your face?

Does it "drag" your frame down, making you look smaller or stumpy?

Does it make you look heavy or heavier than normal on some areas?

If yes, take one layer off or consider wearing something less dense-look.

Keep it feminine and chic by mixing oversized with tailored/fitted clothes. Like say, if you're wearing a oversized sweater or tunic top, add a pair of straight or slim-fitted jeans to balance out the look. 

Read on Monday (24 June 2013) & discover the key elements of focusing on your personality & taste!