By Shawna Ferguson
Chemena Kamali’s debut show for Chloe made waves within the fashion landscape. In a sea of sameness, her collection of flowy frills, lace, and romantic textures left the well tread territory of bohemia feeling fresh again. Now on the cusp of her 3rd collection with the beloved Parisian house, we here at Housing Works are encouraging you to dip your toes back in the waters of BoHo Chic without breaking the bank or resorting to fast fashion dupes.
Have a look at our most recent round of Staff Picks to find that perfectly delicate frock in our “The New Romantics” collection.
We champion sustainability at the Housing Works eShop, and while we love rolling up our sleeves in one of our brick-and-mortar thrift stores to find the perfect piece, some days you just want to take it easy and leave the heavy lifting to us. Our eShop collections take the elbow grease out of the thrifting process, handing you expertly curated selections, giving you more time to get out there and show off your finds.
With that in mind, our New Romantics collection hits all the marks. Lace? Check. Frills? Check. Fringe? Check. A unique piece that will have complete strangers stopping you on the street to compliment your ‘fit? Check.
If you’re not sure where to start on building your Boho Chic look, worry not; we’ve got all the bases covered. Check out some of our favorites below!
LACE
Lace adds a feminine touch to any look. Start with a lace base and layer with matte textures in leathers and velvets for transitional season dressing.
Vintage Short Sleeve Lace Maxi Dress
FRINGE
Fringe isn’t just for flappers! Add a nomadic western vibe to your ensemble by donning fringed accessories.
Dingo Snake Embossed And Fringed Thigh High Boots
BELL BOTTOMS AND FLARES
Time to unpack those flared jeans from the back of your closet. It is their time to shine again! Purged them all in a Marie Kondo fit? We’ve got your back.
Veronica Beard Sheridan Bell Bottom Extended Jeans
RUFFLES
Let the Ruffles flow! Gathered silk chiffon fabrics add a whimsical nod to your silhouette.
Zimmermann Floral Strappy Dress
LEATHER
To add dimension to all of those frills, combine leather accent pieces in a play of masculine and feminine. Don’t be afraid to wear those leather pants under that silk chiffon dress.
Shawna Ferguson has been working as a stylist within the fashion industry for the last 14 years, styling for publications such as Refinery29, Paper, and Nylon, as well as working with brands BCBG and Urban Outfitters.