Tuesday, October 30, 2012

The Hippie Fashion in the 1970s


The hippie fashion style we wear today has a rich history behind it. The hippie movement, incited mostly by young people, was started in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The hippie fashion is defined by a carefree, non-conformist attitude toward life, love, and politics. Hippies inherited a tradition from bohemians and the beat generation in the late 1950s. 

Around the late 1960s, many young people were concerned with social values; their passion and resulting actions developed into an anti war movement. Some hippies opposed Australian involvement in the Vietnam War, while others were concerned about nature. In the early 1970s, young people strongly called for peace, love, and freedom.





These often nomadic hippies were frequent drug users. Their style was inspired by non-Western cultures, such as Indian and African. Hippie clothing is usually made out of natural fibers and free flowing materials. Flowing and romantic fabrics are very popular among hippies.



Let's dress like a Hippie!!!




 1.     No bras or corsets! Be comfortable!
      2.     Wear male clothing such as baggy trousers, jackets, vests, over—sized shirts, ties and hats.
      3.     Wear “midi” (knee length) or “maxi” (floor length) skirts!
      4.     Have some flower prints.
      5.     Wear Pocahontas headband!
      6.     Wear a chain or thick belt.
      7.     Have a peace symbol!
      8.     Wear boots or have bare feet!

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