Hippie Halloween Costumes
Dressing Up Like a Hippie
The Hippie counter culture, like many fads, came and went in a relatively brief time, but the impact of the movement, if you want to identify it as that, has continued on to this day.
One of those elements continuing on is the way those back in the days of the Hippies dressed, which still causes us to smile, but also inspires us to dress up like them when we get a chance to at Halloween and other costume functions. Who can forget the ubiquitous "peace" sign with the two fingers raised, which has permeated cultures around the world to this day.
Of course what's fun about Hippie costumes is they make a caricature of the way Hippies dressed or groomed themselves, overstating or overemphasizing the look to make it humorous and a lot of fun (although it isn't that far from the truth).
So we'll see long-haired wigs, bell bottoms and colorful shirts and pants as the way Hippie clothing is remembered or perceived from the 1960s. Those are great elements to include in a costume, and why it's a popular choice even today.
Along with that, you could included fringed or regular vests (which was a staple of that time), a headband, beads, sandals and blue jeans, which never go out of style.
Hippie costumes are also a great way to go out as a couple or family to a Halloween function or party.
Halloween Costume Ideas
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Man in Hippie Costume
If you want to put together a quick Hippie costume for Halloween, it's not too hard, as you can see in the photo below. Put on a head band and some beads ... and voila!, you have transformed into a Hippie.
Simple Hippie Costume
Adult Halloween Costumes
- Adult Halloween Costumes
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Hippie Woman Costume
When looking at this Hippie costume below, it reminds of some of those who were Hippies in the 1960s and 70s who took their counter-culture very seriously; speaking out against the commercialized look that has emerged concerning Hippie clothing. But isn't that the fun of it, overstating the reality in order to enjoy the fun of dressing extravagantly? We can't take things that seriously in my opinion, as costuming is supposed to be fun.
Woman Dressed as Hippie
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- Cool Yosemite Sam Costumes
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Long-haired Hippie
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Wild Hippie Costume
As you can see below, attempting to color coordinate wasn't one of the things that Hippies thought of, and it's one of the reasons why putting together a Hippie outfit for Halloween works for those who don't have that as one of their strengths.
Male Hippie Costume
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- Halloween Masks
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Dressing as Hippies as a Couple
The couple dressed as Hippies below shows why it's so fun to go that route together. You have the matching head bands and long hair, along with the colorful shirt worn by the man and the fringed vest by the woman.
Seeing this photo shows why it's so much fun to dress up as hippies together.
Hippie Couples' Costumes
Hippie Costumes
Dressing up like a Hippie for Halloween or in some cosplay event is a real blast, and it always works. How can you keep yourself from smiling at the hilarious costumes representing a time when people weren't taking traditional things (including clothing) too seriously?
