Be A Nouveau Flower Child In Hippie Pants

If you fantasize about hopping in a time machine so you could attend Woodstock, like to wear flowers in your long, untamed hair or wish you could find a group of like-minded people to live communally with, you may just be a nouveau hippie.

Rather than lamenting having been born in the wrong generation, why not enjoy a throwback look with a few twists that keep you firmly grounded in today? Here’s the best way to do it, starting with your pants.

Flare Out

There’s no easier way to mark your outfit as hippie-happy than to slip into a pair of bell-bottoms. Whether you choose tie-dyed, floral or denim flares, make sure you pick a pair that is fitted through the waist and thighs and begins to flare out around the knees for the most flattering (and period-accurate) look.

Get Crafty

One of the marks of hippie dressing was an emphasis on DIY looks that allowed for greater individuality to be expressed. As a result, personalizing pre-made items and completely hand-making others became the norm. Even if you’re not a super hands-on person yourself, you can still get the look by slipping into a flowy crocheted top over a neutral-colored bra.

Layer It On

The last step to completing your perfect retro look? Adding layers of colorful beaded necklaces in a variety of lengths. The original “love beads,” as hippies called them, were worn as a symbol of goodwill. So slip these beauties over your head and prepare for lots of good vibes.

You may not have the ability to write yourself into an earlier chapter in history, but you can at least let your style express the parts of it you appreciate. With your hippie style in full display from top to bottom, you’ll be ready to peace out while looking totally “in.”

Hippie pants are an essential part of a groovy wardrobe.

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