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Fashion: Boho is back – here's how to get it right this time around

We saw it in the 60s, then the noughties, and now the boho trend is having a renewed resurgence. Katie Wright rounds up the best buys to shop now

Biba Yellow Embroidered Boho Dress
Biba Yellow Embroidered Boho Dress Biba Yellow Embroidered Boho Dress

CAST your mind back to the mid-noughties. Avril Lavigne was tearing up the pop charts, teens were glued to The O.C. and the fashion world's focus was, for a time, on Sienna Miller.

The English actress's relationship with actor Jude Law at the time frequently landed her in the tabloids, her bohemian style – harking back to the 60s flower power and hippy look – landed her on the cover of Vogue.

Miller's aesthetic was characterised by gypsy skirts (a maxi skirt pulled up and worn as a dress was her signature look), peasant blouses, slouchy leather bags and wide belts slung low on the hips.

Now, more than a decade on, 'boho chic' is firmly back on the fashion map. Your key buys now include a statement dress inspired by the Chloe SS18 collection, and an embroidered cotton blouse with puff sleeves and tassel ties.

The trophy jacket is another essential component. Boxy, cropped and covered in embroidery, this hard-working piece will give denim a new lease of life and can be dressed up or down.

Accessorise with a straw bag (mini or maxi) and sandals (tasselled, of course) and you're all set.

Here's our pick of the best boho buys on the high street right now...

:: Biba Yellow Embroidered Boho Dress, currently reduced to £70 from £90, House of Fraser

Biba Yellow Embroidered Boho Dress
Biba Yellow Embroidered Boho Dress Biba Yellow Embroidered Boho Dress

:: Red Herring Lilac Striped Embroidered Cotton Bardot Neck Short Sleeve Midi Dress, £39; Faith Silver Patent Christine High Block Heel Court Shoes, currently reduced to £10.50 from £35, Debenhams

Red Herring Lilac Midi Dress
Red Herring Lilac Midi Dress Red Herring Lilac Midi Dress

:: Oliver Bonas Retreat Embroidered Striped Blouse, currently reduced to £20 from £55; Point Asymmetric Tie Blue Culottes, £59.50

Oliver Bonas Striped Blouse
Oliver Bonas Striped Blouse Oliver Bonas Striped Blouse

:: Matalan Embroidered Bell Sleeve Boho Blouse, £18

Matalan Boho Blouse
Matalan Boho Blouse Matalan Boho Blouse

:: Monsoon Tabatha Embroidered Jacket, £65

Monsoon Embroidered Jacket
Monsoon Embroidered Jacket Monsoon Embroidered Jacket

:: Matalan Falmer Festival Embroidered Cropped Jacket, £35

Matalan Cropped Jacket
Matalan Cropped Jacket Matalan Cropped Jacket

:: Joe Browns Truly Retro Tassel Straw Basket Bag, currently reduced to £24 from £38, Swimwear365

Joe Browns Basket Bag
Joe Browns Basket Bag Joe Browns Basket Bag

:: New Look Black Tassel Stripe Straw Bucket Bag, £15.99

New Look Bucket Bag
New Look Bucket Bag New Look Bucket Bag

:: Office Spicy – Trim Ankle Strap Toe Post Sandals, £39

Office Toe Post Sandals
Office Toe Post Sandals Office Toe Post Sandals

:: Glamorous Blue Multi Coloured Tassel Sandals, £36

Glamorous Tassel Sandals
Glamorous Tassel Sandals Glamorous Tassel Sandals