Sienna Miller Boils Boho Chic Down to the Basics

Boho chic is often associated with superfluous ruffles, romantic draping, and heavily layered accessories. But for true devotees of the style, boho can also be simple and satisfyingly stripped back. Leave it to Sienna Miller to demonstrate how.

On August 19, at the opening gala for Abigail’s Party at London’s Harold Pinter Theatre, Miller—the ultimate poster girl of boho dressing—stepped out in a pared-back outfit that paid homage to the free-spirited aesthetic. Instead of wearing a flouncy frock, the British actor styled a pair of retro flared jeans with an off-white button-up adorned in ever-so-subtle embroidery. For added bohemian ease, she left the shirt slightly wrinkled and untucked, and she rolled her sleeves up haphazardly. To complete the ensemble, Miller clutched Chloé’s small bracelet hobo bag—a slouchy leather purse with rustic gold hardware. She finished with no-frills black flats, orange-tinted aviators, and her hair in tousled waves.

The star has been a staple of the boho chic comeback in recent years—sitting front row at Chloé shows and bringing the whimsical style to her appearances at Wimbledon and Britain’s Fashion Awards. But boho was never just a trend to Miller, who has been a patron saint of the look since the early aughts when she stepped onto the scene with chunky belts, cowboy boots, and a singular knack for insouciant festival dressing.

Her latest look once again embodies boho’s timeless versatility. Forget floor-grazing, frilly gowns. According to Miller, all you need is relaxed denim, a slightly crumpled shirt, and some offbeat outfit add-ons.