Don’t be intimidated to try out this look.  The style is simple and easy to create and is perfect for both summer and fall.  Here are my boho-chic picks for less than $100.

Minnetonka Women’s Calf Hi 3-Layer Fringe Boot ($85.95).  Wear it with denim shorts on a breezy summer day or with leggings and your favorite pair of skinny jeans in the fall.

Add a bit of glam with this hippie Sequin Stretch Headband by Free People ($14).

If you can’t get enough of fringe, then go with this Kettle Black Fringe Clutch ($51.60) from Shopbop.com.  That’s on sale from $172!

For the denim choice, add a touch of rock n’ roll with studs.  Blank Denim Studded Shorts ($68).

Another great addition to your boho-chic pieces, this shirt is perfect to mix and match.  INC International Concepts Pintucked Jersey Peasant Top ($39).

What to wear in such conditions?  As billowy and comfortable an outfit as possible.  A dress is your best bet; having as little fabric touch the body is key to allowing air to flow through.  Even bathing suits–trust me on this one–become cloying and sticky when worn dry.

If you’re lounging around the house en fuego (and not in the good way), you still don’t want to look like the flowing caftan lady of Del Boca Vista.  Go for flowy dresses in cotton or linen that still create some shape,  either through an empire waist, a loose belt, or fabric detailing.  Here are the dresses that I’ll be living in this summer:

1.  Victoria’s Secret Embroidered Dress–loose, but with intricate navy detailing and vertical stripes to drape your curves; 2.  Development Olga Sleeveless Trapeze Dress–”trapeze” means built in air conditioning; 3.  Hayden-Harnett Thea Dress–because this is two dresses in one, you can take the outer layer off to expose the tank dress underneath; 4.  Clu Pleated Skirt Tank Dress–the layers of ruffles stand out from the body (no clinging!) without poofing out your hips; 5.  Eryn Brinie Drawstring Waist Dress–my favorite of the bunch; 6.  Ella Moss Camille Dress–perfect for an overheated brunch with your in-laws; 7.  Joie Zoe Vintage Lace Long Dress–lace panels allows air to pass through, and the dark color means no chance of overexposure; 8.  Loeffler Randall Trig Dress–totally polished and work-worthy, for when the air conditioning goes out; 9.  Marc by Marc Jacobs Crosstown Stripe Dress–hello outdoor summer wedding!; 10.  Gypsy 05 Long Organic Alligator Maxi Dress–a flattering, bra-friendly favorite of the pregnant crowd.