Are you wondering what to wear with a bohemian maxi skirt? What shoes should you choose to enhance your legs with this style of skirt? What are the ideal accessories?
You're in the right place.
As a lover of bohemian fashion, I recommend having several lightweight long skirts in your boho chic wardrobe, which will give you an elegant and feminine look for any occasion.
Today, I'm sharing my top tips on how to pair a long skirt with the right top, shoes, and accessories to create a unique style that reflects your personality and flatters your silhouette.
Feminine and comfortable, the bohemian maxi skirt is a garment that can instantly elevate your outfit. Its patterns and colours will beautifully enhance your legs with an elegant touch. To maintain that bohemian vibe, I recommend pairing it with a white or light-coloured top, either solid or a blouse, tucked into the skirt. When it comes to footwear, a pair of delicate strappy heeled sandals is ideal, as they're subtle and refined. Alternatively, you could wear it with sneakers or ankle boots if you're looking for warmth and comfort. Finally, don't hesitate to accessorise with items like a straw hat, a quirky little bag, or unique designer jewellery to complete your look and express your personality!
Want to know more? Read this guide to discover:
- What defines a chic bohemian long skirt,
- How to know if this garment suits you,
- Some top ideas to pair with it,
- Some shoes and accessories that go perfectly with it,
- And plenty of outfit examples in photos to help you find your style!
How can you identify a chic bohemian long skirt?
Whether it’s summer or winter, a long skirt is a lovely piece to wear – both feminine and light. However, to match your bohemian chic style, it’s essential that your skirt has the right characteristics too!
An iconic outfit of the boho chic trend
By the late 1960s, the hippie movement emerged in the United States as a response to the war in Vietnam and the traditional values of conservative society. From a fashion perspective, the hippies introduced a real sense of freedom: they wore light and loose-fitting clothing, allowing for a great deal of movement. These outfits were often customised, featuring patterns like Tie and Dye, which created a gradient of colours, as well as beautiful embroidery.
The hippies embraced fashion by wearing bright and comfortable clothing, which is perfectly aligned with what a long skirt can represent. Thus, in today's bohemian style, we can see the legacy of this era of freedom and creativity!
A Variety of Patterns and Colours
Inspired by the hippie movement and enriched by ethnic fabrics from Africa and the East, bohemian chic skirts are known for their wide array of colours and designs. You’ll find arabesques, floral patterns, and even reproductions of Indian weavings. While some may be plain, they are typically vibrant or textured with lace, for example.
Natural Materials
Boho chic fashion celebrates natural fabrics like linen and cotton. You can also find synthetic skirts made from viscose or polyester, but these aim to closely mimic the look and feel of natural fibre fabrics. This brings fluidity to the clothing and adds an authentic touch to your outfit!
Does this style suit you?
The bohemian maxi skirt is an easy-to-wear outfit that flatters all body shapes. Its high waist highlights your hips and enhances your femininity.
If you're petite, don’t be afraid to wear a long skirt: just make sure it's well-tailored. It should visually represent ⅔ of your outfit in height, while the top you wear should make up the remaining third. 😉
So, the bohemian skirt will be perfect for you if you're looking for a garment:
- easy to wear and style,
- that enhances your curves,
- that allows you plenty of freedom of movement,
- that protects you from sunburn during the summer,
- colourful and unique,
- suitable for formal events, such as a wedding,
- and can be worn in summer or winter, on holidays or at work.
👉 Would you like to wear bohemian outfits all year round? Check out our style guide for tips on how to wear these types of outfits in winter!
What Top to Wear with a Bohemian Maxi Skirt?
Once you’ve picked your skirt, it’s time to find an outfit that will enhance it, starting with the top you'll wear with it. Here are some inspirations to help you!
A crop top
Very trendy in recent years, the crop top is, as its name suggests, a top that is shortened (with "cropped" meaning "cut" in English), leaving your hips and stomach exposed. It pairs particularly well with a bohemian skirt, especially in summer or on holiday. It flatters most body shapes: if you have a fuller figure, you can definitely wear a crop top, but I recommend teaming it with a high-waisted maxi skirt that covers your stomach, allowing you to showcase your lovely curves.
👉 A white crop top is perfect for showcasing a vibrant bohemian skirt! It can feature lace-up details or a touch of lace to enhance your style!
A trendy t-shirt
If you're not entirely comfortable showing your belly, a classic t-shirt that's a little loose will also work well with a long bohemian skirt. I recommend tucking it into your skirt and letting it drape slightly to create a lovely transition between the two pieces.
A t-shirt can also be suitable for a smart casual outfit. It can be plain or have a unique print, allowing you to express a bit of your personality through your clothing!
A bohemian tunic or blouse
If you're on the lookout for a smart-casual outfit (and a bit warmer too!), you might pair your skirt with a bohemian blouse. This could be a shirt, a long-sleeved top, or a tunic. Again, I recommend tucking your top into your skirt and letting it drape, to create a cohesive look.
👉 Looking for a bohemian top to wear with your skirt? Check out our collection of tunics and blouses, for a unique and feminine style!
What Shoes to Wear with a Bohemian Maxi Skirt?
Choosing shoes to match a skirt isn't always an easy task. It's important that they don’t clash too much with the skirt and instead complement the rest of your outfit to create a lovely ensemble. To help you out, I’m sharing my selection in the following lines! 😉
Lightweight Sandals
Do you want to wear your bohemian maxi skirt in the summer? If so, I highly recommend pairing it with open-toed sandals with a delicate strap. You can choose heeled options to give you a taller silhouette, or flat ones for extra comfort. To match the bohemian style, go for natural tones like camel brown, ecru, or cream white. Opt for leather, whether real or synthetic, to achieve an authentic look.
🌴 Are you on holiday at the beach? Feel free to wear your long barefoot skirt, as long as the ground is safe! You'll achieve a very natural and trendy look, perfect for capturing lovely memories in photos!
White Trainers
Wearing trainers with a dress is no longer seen as a fashion faux pas these days. It adds a casual and vibrant touch to your outfit, making you look radiant.
However, not all pairs of trainers are necessarily suitable for a long skirt. To maintain a stylish and feminine look, I recommend choosing a pair of white low-top sneakers. They should be pristine, so they complement your skirt and create a lovely connection with a white top or accessory you choose to wear.
In winter, ankle boots
Struggling to part with your bohemian maxi skirt? Adding it to your winter wardrobe is really easy! Just wear it with thin and subtle tights along with ankle boots. If you can, heeled ankle boots will truly enhance your silhouette. They pair beautifully with a leather jacket in a matching colour, giving you the look of a stylish and independent woman!
What accessories to choose for the perfect boho look?
As I often mention on this blog, bohemian fashion wouldn't be what it is without its iconic accessories. These are what allow you to express your style by personalising your outfit. To complete your look, you might consider wearing:
- Some sunglasses and a hat to enhance your face and protect you from the sun,
- A lovely natural bag, made from fabric or materials like straw or wicker,
- Scarves and wraps to elevate your outfit and add flair.
💍 Do you love jewellery? Don’t hesitate to wear it! You can choose unique designs, artisan pieces, or vintage sets to subtly and elegantly showcase what makes you one of a kind in this world!
The skirt is in fashion for women
The long skirt, often referred to as a bohemian skirt, is making a strong comeback in 2020s fashion. It’s reminiscent of the hippie era, and you can see people wearing them in images from the "flower power" days, on the lawns of the Woodstock festival... as well as on the streets of our cities today. The women's skirt is generally very much on trend. Of course, women are still wearing trousers, especially those who are ahead of the fashion curve, but the skirt still holds its own in the mix. It's worth noting that when it comes to fashion in 2023, the options are more extensive than ever.
Today's fashion is all about everything
One can draw inspiration from the styles that defined the last few decades of the previous century, each in its own way, as well as from the skirts found in traditional attire from around the globe. This is the great advantage of today's fashion, where anything goes and nothing seems too outlandish to anyone, given that originality is the name of the game. We see young people strutting about dressed as they did in 1968 or 1983, just as we see adults wearing the same clothes they sported in their youth.
How to Wear a Long Skirt for a Wedding?
Are you invited to a wedding or a bridesmaid? Looking to wear a bohemian outfit that complements you? Chic and feminine, a plain long bohemian skirt is a perfect choice.
I recommend going for a pastel shade, like a soft pink, which you can pair with a plain white top and sandals in the same hue. Don’t hesitate to accessorise this outfit with an iconic and timeless bohemian accessory: a flower crown! This type of outfit will definitely give you a natural and feminine look while keeping you very comfortable. Perfect for a night out!
I hope this article has answered all your questions about bohemian maxi skirts and has given you plenty of ideas on how to style this type of clothing, whether for everyday wear or a special occasion.
Are you on the hunt for the perfect long skirt? Be sure to check out our online shop dedicated to bohemian fashion, where you'll find our collection of skirts, each one as unique and stylish as the next.