A boho dress is the most fabulously freeing thing you could possibly wear! Characterised by flowy fabric and vibrant prints, this sensational style of dress will have you feeling confident, creative and bold whenever you throw it on. 

But which type of boho dress will make your spirit soar? And which occasions can you spice up with your newfound boho brilliance? In this guide, we'll celebrate some of our favourite boho dress styles and our ways to wear them to all sorts of events and places.

Want to learn about the full spectrum of dress styles available to you? Our ultimate dress guide can help. Or, to explore boho clothing beyond the realm of dresses, our boho style guide is a must-read.

There are so many styles of boho dress, so you’re sure to find one that perfectly fits your look. 

Maxi dresses are perfect for achieving the quintessential boho flow. Tiered maxi dresses are especially ideal for bohemian chic, with multiple flowing layers or panels that offer even more majestic movement.

Boho style takes lots of inspiration from rustic old-fashioned styles, which is why peasant dresses are popular. This style was popular in the groovy 70s, the heyday of boho! With features like puffy sleeves, shirred waists or bardot necklines, these types of boho dress are ideal for those who love the romanticism of eras past.

Playing with texture is another boho style staple, which is perhaps why crinkle dresses are so popular. The wrinkled fabric adds a carefree, lived-in element to your flowy frock. Combine that with a classically boho print like florals, and you’ve got a real bohemian beauty on your hands.

Boho dresses don’t always have to flow to the floor. You can explore midi and mini bohemian dress styles too. One of our favourite options for a boho mini dress is the tunic. With a lovely, loose skirt and empire waistline, a tunic dress is a bohemian classic. For bonus boho points, find one with elegant bell sleeves or a stand-out paisley pattern.

Boho dresses can be worn with almost any shoe, whether that’s trainers for a comfy and casual look or heels for a touch of glam. Two of our go-tos for boho dresses, though, are boots and sandals.

Boots go back to boho’s roots in earthy, rustic styling. Choose brown suede ankle boots for natural texture and colouring, or tasselled cowboy style boots for a little more flair. 

In the summer months, boots can be a little warm. But sandals offer the same rustic, natural look. Explore chunky wedge styles with embroidered or intricate straps, or go for one of the ultimate boho classics - espadrilles! With their braided rope soles, espadrilles are the perfect way to introduce yet another element of natural texture into your boho outfit. 

Accessories are integral to a boho look, which is all about being big and bold with self-expression. Natural materials like wooden beads, woven leather and fibres, woven hats and more all contribute to the rustic textured style. Meanwhile, colourful accessories, silky scarves and statement earrings add to the eye-catching, unique appeal.

Don’t save up your self-expression for special occasions - celebrate your free spirit in the everyday too. For an everyday boho dress, choose a comfy, easily lived-in material like jersey or denim, then choose some casual accessories like a woven bag and some beaded bracelets.

Our guide to day dresses can offer ideas for casual frock looks in other styles too.

Although boho style is often relaxed and comfy, it’s easy to bring sophistication to your boho dress with some clever styling. Slip into your heeled boots, drape yourself in bold statement jewellery like a chunky necklace and large hoop earrings and accessorise your way to evening boho chic fashion and glamour.

Boho can absolutely belong in the workplace (provided your office dress code allows). Try a dress with a paisley print or botanical-inspired embroidery paired with leather boots. You can keep this personality-packed look professional by opting for a modest cut, saving shorter and strappier styles for your weekend looks.  

Just see our collection of work-appropriate dresses to explore the different confidence-boosting styles available.

You’ve got to have a boho dress in your festival wardrobe! Channelling your inner Stevie Nicks or Florence Welch in flowy skirts and statement silhouettes, feeling the fabric move as you dance, will make the festival all the more magical. 

We recommend choosing a tunic dress or a flowy midaxi look, as the bottom of a maxi dress can get muddy in a UK festival setting or get trodden on in crowds.

Be sure to pair with boots for sensible, sturdy footwear that will see you through the fields. Layer up on cooler evenings with a cosy cardigan or trusty jacket, for a perfect day-to-night festival look.  And don’t forget the fun festival extras - because when else do you get to whip out body glitter and temporary tattoos?

Boho weddings are so wonderful, and picking out a suitably bohemian wedding guest look is always fun. Choose a bohemian glam look, with a flowing maxi dress in a delicate fabric such as floaty mesh material or sumptuous silk. Pair with elegant heeled sandals with intricate braided straps, then add a fabulous pair of dangly earrings to complete the style. 

See our wedding guest outfit ideas for more inspiration. 

Boho dresses are a holiday suitcase must. The loose fabric is wonderful for handling exotic heat, and the free-moving flow is perfect for enhancing that easy-breezy holiday feeling.

Choose a boho day dress in jersey or crinkle fabric to easily throw over a swimsuit and pair with slip-on sandals. Then, choose a more elaborate, embroidered boho dress to pair with heels and jewellery for evenings on the promenade.

Ready to create your own unique take on the boho dress style? Shop our boho dress selection to get started.