Re-styling hippie clothing?

notsogivingtree

I'd love some feedback, if anyone could help.
I have several blouses and dresses that are very hippie chic, boho, etc...
However, the last several years, I've gravitated more and more to classic, clean lines and a minimalist Parisian style.
I'd love to figure out how to incorporate and restyle my hippie clothing into this aesthetic.
Any ideas, please?

5 years ago

Dressing

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Latest reply was from The Cat

Jessikams

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Think South of France, Parisians on vacation! I think Garance Dore marries the styles well.

5 years ago

rachylou

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Brings to mind a woman I worked with whose style I LOVED. She wore tailored trousers with boho blouses and refined shoes with the dresses.

5 years ago

Beth Ann

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Try boho tops over pencil skirts!

5 years ago

Sal

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Tucking boho blouses into jeans or pants changes the vibe.
Maybe belting the dresses or altering into tops?

5 years ago

kkards

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throw a blazer over them....
make sure your shoes and other accessoires are classic cuts/shapes...

5 years ago

ChristelJ

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Wear one boho piece with the rest structured, as in the above suggestions. A blouse with cropped pants and sleek or sporty footwear, a dress with simple booties or flats and a jacket, etc. Lots of ways to add structure, even with simple, modern jewelry.

5 years ago

KikiG

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I really like the boho top over tailored shorts look for summer, which was something Angie came up with, I think last year. It may be that your boho pieces just get moved to weekend and vacation wear.

5 years ago

Barbara Diane

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I like the suggestions you’ve received. Seems similar to ways to dress up a graphic tee.

5 years ago

notsogivingtree

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These are incredible suggestions! Thank you all so much.
I love the idea of making them vacation and warm weather clothing, specifically.

Thank you for putting "South of France" in my head, as well! That gives me a lot more direction with my aesthetic.

I think some belted cream linen shorts would be a great neutral accent for some of the more flowing/brighter tops.

I was also thinking of upcycling some of my dresses into sheath dresses, which would be a bit more elevated, I could throw a blazer and minimalist geometric jewelry with it.

5 years ago

Jaime

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Definitely look for French boho inspiration. And add some pictures !

5 years ago

The Cat

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I like the look of a classic pants suit (or just the pants) with a hobo blouse.

As for the dresses, I suggest wearing them with either a blazer or a simple slim cardigan, perhaps with a belt over or under the cardigan.

5 years ago

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