Have you ever heard of the Folk Chic style?
Well, it is nothing more than a reinterpretation of the Boho style, both of which refer to the nomadic and folkloric spirit of urban tribes.
In our Portuguese, Folk means “People, Nation, Tribe, Race, Folklore”.
In fashion, things are not quite like that, as it has gained a broader meaning, a mix of different styles, such as country (or western) and hippie, thus, a mix of everything, casual and eclectic.
The fact is that the folk chic style is gaining more and more followers.
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Anyone who thinks you need to be a fan of country music to join the Folk Chic trend… no, nothing like that.
Although folk is a mix of several styles, some pieces are more common to it, such as fringes, present in 90% of looks, as well as rustic and leather accessories, boots, long skirts and dresses, ethnic and flower prints, scarves and hats, these are some of the items that help create the cool and fashionable folk chic look.
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Tips for using the Folk Chic style
However…be careful when wearing fringes around, which can be delicate, inspired by the 20s, or heavier, in the western style, the hanging straps deserve some attention, as fringes are voluminous and can increase your silhouette!
So, a (golden) tip, use it in moderation and if you don’t feel comfortable with fringes, there’s no need to compromise on style, there are a multitude of other accessories to create a Folk Chic look.
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The secret to following the trend is to mix folksy elements with more elegant accessories or vice versa.
Of course, celebrities have already joined…
Earthy tones, natural prints, lots of texture and an ethnic mood, throw yourself into the folk chic style without fear!
Folk Chic is a more modern Boho, with several new features, which has everything to be a must have for the coming seasons.
Ok, many elements remind us of the culture of native North American Indians, but folk is a style that also draws on several fashion references with a focus on nature and ethnicity, such as hippie and western.
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So, whoever wants to follow the style just use floral or geometric prints, a mix of textures, lots of natural or rustic items, fake fur, leather, lace, fluid fabrics…
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On your feet… you can use leather with a suede finish, aged or with typical details, boots with fringes or a country feel…
Anyway, to achieve a folk chic style, the main tip is to combine strong style items with more modern and classic pieces.
