How to Dress Like a Hippy

There was once a day when dressing like a hippy was about being part of the counter-culture. These days, hippy dress is the new fashion! Read on for tips on how you can modify your look and dress like a hippy.

Things You'll Need

• Headband Tie-dyed items Flowers (real or faux) Long skirts Leather sandals Plenty of jewelry (Bohemian-style)

Instructions

1. Keep your hair nice and long. One length is perfect. Long, straight, semi-flat hair is the style most true to hippy life.

2. Wear a headband. The best for hippy dress are the Indian-style kind that fit over the top of the hair and head, not near the nape of the neck.

3. For women, long skirts are great for hippy dress. The longer a skirt is, the better.

4. Pair a long skirt with some strappy leather sandals, and you are almost there. Flat sandals are best. Many hippies go barefoot, but it isn't recommended.

5. Don a patchwork or tie-dyed top. This should complete things. Patchwork and tie-dye represent the hippy way of life as hippies made and personalized a lot of their own clothing as part of their counter-cultural revolution.

6. Accessorize! Lots of jewelry and fringe are a great way to add to your hippy look. As time goes on you will find more and more things to add to your hippy wardrobe.

Tips & Warnings

• Shop in secondhand and vintage stores for hippy style clothing. Make your own clothing or accent clothing you already have with fringe, beading or jewelry.

Resources

• 50s Web -- Dress Like a Hippy