Choose tops in white or earth tones like brown, green, and tan. It generally wasn’t until later in the hippies movement and the next decade that colors and patterns were brighter. [1] X Research source Try wearing a leotard, undershirt, or other garment meant as activewear or underwear as a top. [2] X Research source Consider going without a bra underneath your shirt, as it was very popular for female hippies to abandon this item of clothing.

If you wear a mini skirt, try it with black, colored, or patterned tights on underneath. Floor-length flowing maxi dresses were a popular style, as well as shorter caftan-style dresses with full sleeves. Try dresses and skirts in floral, paisley, or animal print patterns.

Look for earthy colors or jewel tones in pants, like brown, dark green, yellow, or maroon.

Look for nylon, velvet/velveteen, batik, satin, fur, chiffon, hemp, and polyester as popular material for jackets, coats, and tops as well. For warmer layers, try a long maxi coat or poncho. Or for the look that many used to protest and ironize the military in the ‘60s, don a green or camo army jacket.

Use beads, a garland of flowers, braided cord or leather, or anything else you can tie around your head as a headband.

Put on an ankle bracelet with bells for a fun and musical addition that was popular in this decade. When in doubt, wear jewelry with a peace sign on it!

If you have straight or wavy hair, grow it out as long as possible, part it in the middle, and consider bangs. If you have curly or kinky hair, let it achieve as much volume as possible, whether that’s an afro or a wild mane of curls. Stick a real flower into your hair or create a garland of flowers for your head to finish the look. [3] X Research source

Even if you aren’t in the sun, try the John Lennon style of round glasses, which often came in light colors like pink or orange and were less of a functional shade from the sun and more of a fun accessory.

If you don’t have a belt or want to try something different, try using a thin scarf as a belt.

Or, wear no shoes at all! Go barefoot for a true carefree hippie look.

Avoid lipstick or heavy foundation, as these are too heavy for the light and natural look of the hippie. Stay away from most perfumes and artificial fragrances. Stick to essential oils like patchouli and sandalwood if you want to wear a scent.

If you care to find perfectly authentic items from the decade, do some research into the brand and style to find out when it was made, or ask an expert on vintage clothing to help you authenticate it. Check out garage sales, estate sales, and flea markets for other great options and potential hidden gems.

There are also a number of online stores like ModCloth that bring very retro styles, including hippie style, into modern-day clothing.

Create all kinds of patterns with tie dye, like a spiral, stripes, polka dots, or rosettes.

Some fabric stores may sell retro sewing patterns, or you can check out online shops or antique malls for those that sell truly vintage patterns straight from the ‘60s!

Make any pair of pants into bellbottoms by cutting open the seam along the outside of the calves and sewing in a triangular piece of fabric. [4] X Research source You can also add fun wide sleeves to a top with a circle of fabric attached to the end of each existing sleeve. [5] X Research source If you don’t want to buy clothes or modify your clothes, simply pair different textures, colors and patterns in your wardrobe that you would never ordinarily think to put together. Hippie style means anything goes, as long as you like it!

Try out the look of tousled hair and big round glasses that Janis Joplin wore, the natural afro and maxi dresses of Marsha Hunt, or the shawls and flowing shirts of Stevie Nicks. Finding a fashion icon can help you narrow down the specific type of hippie style you want to emulate, be it peasant folk singer, blues rocker, or psychedelic babe.