Learn more about 1960s hippie fashion part 1 and part s men’s hippie fashion and outfit ideas here. Wearing an African Dashiki, Indian Batik tunic, or Native American jewelry and moccasin boots spoke to the old cultural traditions of handmade wearable art long gone from American society. Traditional clothing worn by men in the Middle East was seen as the opposite of tailored Western fashion. The final hippie look was the ethnic style. Mixing heavily decorated velvet jackets, white ruffle dickies, heavy gold chain necklaces, and psychedelic flares, the Retro hippie look was a costume for those with something important to say. By shopping at thrift stores, they were able to buy dramatic vintage clothing or recreate historical styles from the Renaissance on up to the Art Deco Hollywood age. Hippies also created historically inspired throwback fashions. Older men who were afraid to adopt these stand-out statements still had plenty of greys and browns to wear, but even they adopted some of the newer slim styles in toned-down colors on the weekends. Bold colors and big color block patterns shouted “Here I Am.” Even basic suits and sport coats were worn with a bold pop of color, like a red vest or neck scarf. Shirts were unbuttoned to show off a bit of chest and pants were lowered down to the hip. Fashions changed quickly, and young men flocked to small boutique stores in big cities to get the latest flashy outfits.ġ960s men’s clothing was overall worn tighter to show off youthful bodies. Color were brighter, patterns bigger, clothes tighter, and the price tag cheaper.
It referred to how fashionable young men were putting themselves on display, inviting commentary, and expressing individuality by wearing a variety of unusual clothing. The Peacock Generation was one name given to British men’s fashion in the late ’60s.
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