Whether you're going to a costume party or changing your style, looking like a hippie isn't that difficult, however, one of the principles of being a hippie is that being natural is beautiful – and your hippie outfit is an opportunity to express yourself, not add to yourself. To dress like a hippie, try these suggestions.
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Method 1 of 5: Hippie From the Waist Up
Step 1. Use second-hand clothes. Shop at thrift stores, flea markets, and, whenever possible, garage sales
While you can find gear designed to look "hippie" elsewhere (such as New Age stores and eBay), the whole point of hippie fashion is to stop buying what the big companies sell in favor of locally purchased used clothing.
Many hippies enjoy sewing and other handicrafts; if you can make your own shirt, that's even better. In making your own shirt, there is a bit of effort along the way; something made by you earns you more credit than something unwittingly bought from someone else
Step 2. Choose a top that is loose, comfortable, and natural
A simple t-shirt is great if you have other accessories to go along with, but try choosing a faded, old, or used t-shirt. (If you're a woman, use a soft cotton bra - no wires or padding - or don't wear a bra at all.) Hipsters have claimed a lot of ironic and retro t-shirts, but that doesn't mean you can't take part too. Apart from that, there are other options for you to try if you want to grow:
- Incorporate tie-dye tops into what you can do. Sure, these probably don't have to be worn every day, but once in a while, they're a great alternative.
- A Dashiki shirt can add pretty color and a tribal polo to an otherwise drab outfit.
- India is another source of hippie clothing inspiration.
- Nice, long-sleeved peasant blouses are a popular choice especially among hippies, as they are stylish without being fussy.
Step 3. Try on the vest
Vests are a great option to complement other tops. In the '60s, in the hippie era, the soft leather drawstring vest was the same classic choice for men and women. There's a lot that says "hippie," but this screams "hippie." Alternately, any variation of the vest will be good:
- length vs. short
- Colored vs. monochrome
- Loose vs. strict
- Flowers
- Beads
Step 4. Carefully choose your jacket type
While vintage denim jackets are hippie classics, there are other options if you want to add a touch. If the jacket has beads, embroidery, or patterned pieces, wear it. Leather, softskin, sheepskin, or even fur (though if you're an animal-conscious hippie you might want to stay away) are good games. Army jackets can also be appropriate in some situations, although some hippies may misinterpret the outfit. You can embroider a peaceful slogan on the jacket to make your goals clear.
- Hoodies, while comfortable, are not generally thought of as a hippie piece. You can wear it on a budget, but don't rely on it.
- In general, choose an older jacket. Newer t-shirts can be made to match hippie outfits, but new jackets are hard to put together.
Method 2 of 5: Hippie From Waist Down
Step 1. Put on the bell/cutbray denim pants
Faded, ripped, or patched jeans will work if the rest of the outfit is hippie enough, but an essential part of a hippie bottom is none other than denim bell pants. Men and women alike use this; These pants are a staple of hippie culture.
- Embroider a peace sign patch on your bell pants.
- Denim, corduroy, or patterned pants will work as long as they have a hippie feel to the pants. In fact, it might be a good alternative to your pair of denim bell pants.
- Troubled to find bell pants in the age of skinny jeans? This is a tutorial on how to turn a pair of jeans into bell pants.
Step 2. Have some denim shorts, especially if they are torn
Or better yet, bring back your old pants with a rub, or tear the pants (though not necessarily necessary). If you're a man, change your old jeans into knee-length shorts. If you are a woman, try changing your old jeans into short shorts.
In fact, the uglier, the better, especially if you're a man. You don't really care about your clothes being pure and distressed
Step 3. Use your choice if you are female
There's a lot more you can do with subordinates as a woman. Take the advantage! If the weather is favorable, you have many options. Consider:
- Loose, flowing skirt (think Gypsy style)
- Dress like a tunic or sundress.
- Even mini or micro skirts (especially when paired with above-the-knee boots).
- Many male hippies wear dresses or even skirts. There are skirts made especially for men. Don't be afraid to wear what feels right regardless of gender.
Method 3 of 5: Choosing Footwear
Step 1. Choose the right type of flip or flip-flop
Although hippies have the intention of going barefoot, they often wear sandals when this is not practicable. After all, no clothes, no shoes, no service.
- The sandals most commonly associated with hippies are Birkenstocks. This sandal has a wooden bottom and a leather top.
- Also try leather flip flops. Flip flops are easy to put on and take off and look great with dresses and skirts.
Step 2. Try on some hippie boots
Especially in cold weather, or if you want to dress up your look, you can try boots. Hippie boots are generally soft or leather and can be almost skipped for general boots if necessary.
Step 3. Know that a lot of hippies wear moccasins too
Any style of moccasin will work, but it should be comfortable. Many moccasins will have beads on the side of the shoe.
Method 4 of 5: Accessorizing Your Display
Step 1. Wear handcrafted jewelry of choice
Bonus hippie points if you make your own. Read our article on jewelry making. Try some of these pieces of jewelry for a hippie feel:
- Long beaded necklace and macrame.
- Natural stones
- Shell
- Peace charm
- Large, ethnically inspired earrings.
Step 2. Choose your belt
A wide leather belt, a belt with a peace symbol, or a chain belt will work well. Anything that says DIY or vintage is good enough to go with.
If you're a very DIY type of person, simple shoelaces can be tied around your belt loop and then fastened with ribbon ties. This is a great trick used mostly by male hippies who don't want to buy a belt but still want to support their trousers
Step 3. If you have no problem changing your shirt, add tassels
In fact, add tassel to everything you can take with you. In the old days, this was done for pants, shirts, vests, jackets, or anything else that might be tasseled.
Step 4. Embroider your clothes and paint your face
Embroider flowers, stars, birds and slogans like "love" and "peace" in bright colors on your shirt. Patches, pins, and patterns of the American flag were also popular as part of the anti-war movement. For a celebratory occasion, decorate yourself with face paint.
Step 5. Put on some ankle bells
You'll sound like you're coming from a mile away, but you'll be very authentic (especially to women). A precursor to the silent anklet, the ankle bell just -- sounds around the ankle. Sounds fun!
Step 6. Put on grandma's glasses or sunglasses
The '50s had thick, black rims (but, wait, are we talking today's hipsters?) and this trend has little, half-moon-shaped granny glasses. If history repeats itself, this will be the next one!
Fun sunglasses, think John Lennon tinted glasses. You know the type. Hippie doesn't really care about her surroundings
Method 5 of 5: Get Hippie Hair and Make-up
Step 1. Grow your hair
Whether you are male or female, long hair is the norm. This is generally because you wouldn't care about getting your hair cut! Hair should be clean (you're still showering!), but it shouldn't look any more than that.
- The "artsy tangle" is a definite look you can try as a hippie. Whatever comes naturally to your pocket is how you should style your hair.
- Men -- grow hair on your face too.
Step 2. Use a headband
Use your headband horizontally on your forehead instead of vertically over your hair, and add a flower accessory (daisy is classic).
- If you want the feathers to be more permanent - not only don't like killing flowers to decorate your hair - look for flower clips that you can attach to your hair along with your headband.
- If you can't find a headband, make your own with yarn. Try to find a stretchable fabric for your yarn; cotton or other, inelastic threads will start to hurt you and leave marks on your forehead if worn for a long time.
Step 3. Arrange your hair minimally
Leave your hair long, loose, and minimal maintenance. Don't use chemicals on your hair. The less you set it up, the better. If you are a man, leave your facial hair untidy and untidy.
If you need to tie your hair, tie it in a low ponytail, two low ponytails, or braid
Step 4. Consider trying the dreadlock if you think you can handle it
Making dreadlocks is notoriously difficult, but it's certainly worth it if you think you can get it done. This is a labor of love.
It's a work of semi-permanent love, so make sure you commit before you try
Step 5. Keep make-up to a minimum
For women, try to remain innocent. A little bit of black eyelid paint coloring your eyes is fine, but nothing more than that. Stay away from lipsticks and dyes that are spectacular and vivid. You are a child of the earth, after all.
Tips
- Hippies often use symbols, jewelry, and clothing inspired by the Native American style.
- Emphasize light colors, which are used as lyrics for psychedelic drugs, and floral patterns, which are important because of the movement back to the ground. In general, choose natural fibers such as cotton, wool, and leather. Stay away from synthetic materials as much as possible.
- Keep all your make-up natural and odorless. If you use perfume, use an essential oil such as patchouli, jasmine, or sandalwood.
- There's a small movement of romantic hippies wearing random shirts, velvet jackets and trousers, dresses or capes (men too!), embroidered vests and other 19th-century items. See pictures of singer Donovan from the "A Gift from a Flower to a Garden" period. David Crosby often wears an attractive hat, Melanie Safka wears a long kaftan, and the poet Richard Brautigan always wears an oversized hat and mustache that is out of fashion. Renowned designer Thea Porter actually invented gorgeous styles for Pink Floyd and other hippie musicians, based on The Lord of the Rings and other fantastical stories, which fans of these artists later copied. If this interests you, look for them at a thrift store or repair what you find at a thrift store.
- In the Haight-Ashbury scene, most hippies wear more mundane outfits for everyday looks and stock up on extraordinary costumes for festivals, street dancing, and so on. But this is a matter of personal choice. Watch the period from the hippie scene on YouTube for some ideas.
