How to Get That Free-Spirited Gypsy Style

I love the flowing, eclectic, colorful and embellished outfits put together in the gypsy style.  It’s free-spirited.  You can dress for your true self, and age doesn’t matter.  When doing photo searches for this blog, I often see artistic women of a certain age in multi-color, sweeping skirts with loads of jewelry.

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An offshoot of Gypset — a style adopted by jet-setters who have travelled the globe — modern gypsy style is likened to a global, bohemian style. It is an exotic combination of tribal, art deco, hippie, ethnic, gothic and of course vintage. Today’s generation has a refreshed interest in this way of dressing and has renamed it “gypsycore.” 

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How to Get That Free-Spirited Gypsy Style

Picture yourself as a fortune teller or Stevie Nicks or especially as a world traveler wearing your exotic, artistic finds. But you don’t have to go all out. You can just add one touch of the following elements to your usual basics. Or pull out your vintage pieces and embellish yourself.

If you wear modern versions of the pieces below that you already have in your wardrobe, rest assured that you’ll end up looking like your best self. I know from experience, having tried this look myself and having worn outfits like the ones listed in the Outfit Ideas section below.

1. Tip — Layer accessories.
2. Colors — wine, camel, brown, gold, olive.
3. Vibrant Patterns — wear one or more patterns and prints. For more on print mixing, see my post HERE. 
   

   

4. Velvet, Crochet & Flowing Fabrics — i.e., a top or skirt or pants or dress.
5. Peasant tops or tunics — including paisley.
6. Lace-up Pieces — such as corset tops, vests and sandals. See my post on lace-up tops HERE. 
   

   

7. Ruffles — anything from blouses to t-shirts, skirts, pants dresses and toppers.
8. Asymmetric Hems — tops, skirts, toppers, etc. I also have posts on wearing asymmetry in fashion and ways to wear asymmetric skirts. Post-Apocalyptic style (HERE) has similarities to gypsy style in that they have a thrifty mindset.
9. Patchwork — pants, skirts, jackets, etc. 
   

   

10. Flares — by this I mean flared sleeves, pants, etc.
11. Sun, Star & Moon Motifs — for a mystical aura.
12. Hip Belts & Sashes — made lush with velvet and embellished with coins, sequins, etc. 
    

    

13. Jewelry — ethnic and tribal, stacked bangles (5-6 thin ones or 1-2 thick ones per arm), big rings (turquoise, amber, rose quartz, jasper), a toe ring, chandelier earrings, gold or silver hoops.
14. Scarves — paisley, or a solid if wearing a busy blouse; around neck or around head or as a belt (or a leather belt with a giant elaborate buckle).
15. Jeans — boot-cuts.
16. Boots — clean-cut designs or Uggs.

Some Outfit Ideas With Gypsy Style

• Try a crushed velvet or soft (such as chiffon) dresses with a shawl, a fedora, and heavy jewelry contrasted with ripped jeans, shaggy knitwear and fur.  You may want to add chunky wedges and a tiered chiffon slip.
• A billowy blouse inside a full, colorful, long skirt + a vest.  Add beads, a necklace, a scarf or scarves as a belt.  Or — add a sarong over the skirt.  Or — add pants under the skirt.
• A fringed, burnout velvet kimono with a printed maxi skirt and a top of your choice. You might like to add coins:  one or more necklaces, a belt or a scarf/sash with coins embroidered onto it.

• Tuck a turtleneck into a full maxi skirt (asymmetric hem, ruffled, tiered, etc.) Add a metallic bib necklace + chunky heeled boots.

• A black top + a ruffled, tiered and/or flowing skirt. Sling an embellished metallic belt with coins or charms over it. Add an ethnic statement necklace and lace-up sandals.

• Tuck a long-sleeve t-shirt into an asymmetric-hem skirt. Add leggings if short or tights if long. Wear big ornate earrings or large gold hoops; mismatched ones work well with this, too.

Does this help you to create a luxurious, free-flowing style of your own? Do you like gypsycore, gypset or gypsy style?  Please tell us what you think. Leave a reply below!

And There’s More!

Like this post?  You might want to read more in my Velvet Outfit Series, or see my post on “How to Dress Like an Artist and Look Young” and “How to Look Boho Chic 35 Ways”.

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