Okay so last weekend I finally tackled something that’s been bugging me forever – figuring out if I’m more Boho or Earthy with my style. Seriously, I’d stare at Pinterest boards feeling totally lost like… are those flared jeans “boho chic” or “earthy minimal”? Time to test both looks myself!

Starting Simple: Raiding My Own Closet
First I dumped every loose shirt, maxi skirt, and pair of boots onto my bed. Dug out that floral dress I wore once to a festival. Grabbed my chunky sweaters and beige cargo pants too. No shopping spree – just using what I owned to save cash. Pro tip: don’t try this with a messy room. Took me 30 minutes just to find one dang fringed vest.
Round 1: Going Full Boho Queen
I threw on everything at once – layered three necklaces, flowy skirt over jeans, giant floppy hat, even tied a scarf on my tote bag. Felt like a walking craft fair at first! Then I stood in my backyard posing like a maniac. Verdict? Fun for photos but honestly… way too much stuff clinging to me. Felt like I’d sweat to death by noon. Also tripped on the skirt hem twice. Boho definitely needs confidence to pull off the chaos.
Switching Gears: Earthy Vibes Only
Stripped it all down to basics: plain oatmeal tee, straight-leg jeans, my beat-up leather boots. No patterns. Added one wooden bracelet and called it done. Soooo different from Boho! Didn’t feel “boring” though – more like… calm? Like my clothes weren’t screaming for attention. Took my dog out in this and literally no one stared (huge win). But gotta admit, I missed the sparkle after 3 hours.
The Actual Differences I Lived Through
After wearing both looks for a full day each, here’s what clicked:
- Boho = Details on Steroids: Think fringe, embroidery, clashing prints. Earthy’s like plain tees and zero metal zippers – just organic textures.
- Color Wars: Boho loves bright turquoise and mustard yellows. Earthy hugs dirt colors – forest greens, muddy browns, dusty creams.
- Mindset Split: Wearing Boho made me wanna dance barefoot. Earthy had me craving coffee in a silent cabin.
How I Picked My Side (Mostly)
I cheated. Made hybrid rules: Earthy base + one boho element daily. Today’s dark jeans + solid tee (earthy) BUT with crazy silver feather earrings (boho). For concerts? All-in on boho florals. Job interviews? 100% earthy tones so I look reliable. Your life decides the ratio – busy patterns don’t work at my accounting job unless I wanna give Karen from HR a headache.

Why This Matters To Me
Turns out I was buying crap that didn’t match either vibe before. Like that neon pink sweater? Neither boho NOR earthy. Just… wrong. Now I check: “Could this top hang in a forest without looking silly?” If yes, earthy. “Does it spark joy like a 60s festival?” Boho. Saves money AND closet space. Still keeping that fringed vest though – too cute to quit.