Hippy Clothes - 1960s' Hippy Clothing

The 1960s' hippy clothing has influenced loads of people all over the world and has also raised quite a few eyebrows. If you come to think of it, hippy culture and hippy clothing have been a part of our lifestyle in some way or the other. Hippie culture was a phenomenon that began in the 1960s in the United States. It was originally a youth movement that slowly became a cultural revolution. The hippie culture was a very independent kind of movement. Here, the hippies tried to free themselves from social restriction. They wanted to choose their own way in life and find their own meaning of the varied philosophies. Being a part of the hippy culture was considered 'cool' and 'in' for many. Hippy clothing therefore reflects this kind of thinking through the styles and cuts of the fabrics that are used. IThese 1960 Hippie pictures will help to give you a clearer idea of the kind of clothes that were used.

Hippy Clothes-1960s' Hippy Clothing
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The 1960s' hippy clothing started a phenomenon that is still inspiring designers to incorporate it in their designer wear. Besides, these are also popular with most youngsters. Hippy clothes have always inspired me in quite a few ways and my days in high school were spent in trying to create hippy clothing at home.

Hippy clothes are always easy to distinguish because they include brightly colored fabrics with unusual styles and patterns; long flared skirts, bell-bottom pants, tie and dye garments, peasant-style tops and many, many more. These kinds of clothing were usually available in local flea markets and sometimes even in second hand shops. Till date, some of my favorite items of hippy clothing have come from the local flea markets at the Anjuna Beach in Goa, India. Such flea markets have assorted options of long flared skirts, footwear and bags that can help you get the hippie look. The hippy culture was also visible through the fusion of folk music with the blues, folk and psychedelic rock music.

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Skirts that formed a part of the 1960s' hippy clothing were colorful, flared and funky. If you wish to don the hippy look today, you can go in for long and flowing skirts that help to unleash your wild side. Look for skirts made in corduroys with contrasting colors. Some of the skirts are available in 3 tiers with floral prints and appliqué work. Patches of cloth that have varied prints can be stitched together to make a beautiful hippy skirt. When worn with peasant tops these can look really chic. If you wish to tone down the flamboyance of the skirt, then go in for a plain white peasant top to play down the colors.

Accessories were also an important part of hippy clothing. The bags were generally made from cotton fabrics in shades of plum, browns, reds or earthy tones. Some of them had vintage motifs as well. Men, as well as women also loved to accessorize the hippy look with Native American jewelry, colorful head scarves, headbands and long beaded necklaces.

Pants with decorative side panels in vibrant patterns were also popular. These had a freaky yet cool look, which most hippies could identify with. Ladies also sported hooded dresses. These dresses were such where the bodice and the hood were lined and were long and flowing with long sleeves and loud colors.

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If you are really fascinated with hippy clothes and want to get these into your wardrobe, here are a few tips that you can use. You can go in for some of the following options.

• Men can go in for leather vests and sport long hair and beards. Both of which need to be unkempt for that perfect look.
• For women, teaming micro minis with chains is one of the best ensemble options.
• A peace symbol locket. (Peace symbols were prominently used in hippy clothing)
• Hip hugging bell-bottom jeans with wide belts
• Colorful headbands worn with a flower
• Tie and dye garments
• Colorful and bold tees
• Leather sandals
• Patched skirts
• Halter tops
• Ankle bells

The neo-hippie movement has seen a new turn in the hippie culture. Most people who belong to this movement do not always practice the use of drugs. Neo-hippies are those people who are the children or grandchildren of the original hippies. Well, whatever controversies may be associated with this culture, hippy clothes sure are one of my favorites and I think it's time I shopped for some as well. Peace to all beings on Earth.