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QuestionWhat is a 60s style dress called?Natalie Tincher is the Owner and Principal Style Strategist of BU Style. With more than 10 years of experience, Natalie specializes in personal styling to reflect clients’ individuality, confidence, and comfort. In 2019, she was named the Global Head of Styling for Bloomberg Television. Natalie is certified in Image Consulting through the Fashion Institute of Technology. She regularly shares her expertise with corporate groups at major financial institutions, media companies, and news outlets including: Time Out New York, Refinery 29, and NBC News.You could be thinking of those tiered, floral maxi dresses. If you're picturing something on the shorter side, you might be imagining flowy shift dresses. Those are both cornerstones of the hippie look.
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QuestionWhat colors should I opt for if I'm going for a Janis Joplin look?Natalie Tincher is the Owner and Principal Style Strategist of BU Style. With more than 10 years of experience, Natalie specializes in personal styling to reflect clients’ individuality, confidence, and comfort. In 2019, she was named the Global Head of Styling for Bloomberg Television. Natalie is certified in Image Consulting through the Fashion Institute of Technology. She regularly shares her expertise with corporate groups at major financial institutions, media companies, and news outlets including: Time Out New York, Refinery 29, and NBC News.I'd recommend sticking with soft florals and more muted color palettes. No hot pinks or things like that.
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QuestionHow can I craft a more modern hippie look?Natalie Tincher is the Owner and Principal Style Strategist of BU Style. With more than 10 years of experience, Natalie specializes in personal styling to reflect clients’ individuality, confidence, and comfort. In 2019, she was named the Global Head of Styling for Bloomberg Television. Natalie is certified in Image Consulting through the Fashion Institute of Technology. She regularly shares her expertise with corporate groups at major financial institutions, media companies, and news outlets including: Time Out New York, Refinery 29, and NBC News.It's all about finding a balance between a softer vibe and a creative look. You want that floral hippie base combined with a handful of sharper, more modern accessories and pieces.
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QuestionDid women have long hair in the 1960s?Community AnswerWomen did have long hair, and so did men. With long hair or short, you can add a headband/headscarf or flower crown.
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QuestionCan I use boots with heels?Community AnswerYes, you absolutely can wear boots with heels.
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QuestionDid sixties people ever wear t-shirts and shorts?Community AnswerYes. However, such attire is not stereotypical "hippie" garb.
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QuestionHow do I tie-dye a shirt?Community Answer
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QuestionHow did hippies wear their makeup?Sanaya MehtaCommunity AnswerTheir make up was floral. The eysahdow consisted of floral designs. The lipsticks were all nude.
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QuestionCan the jewelry contain gems or just thread?Community AnswerIt depends on what kind of gems you use. You should choose colorful stones if you are making jewelry, nothing flashy like diamonds or crystals. You can also make Love Beads to add to your outfit, as they were popular with hippies.
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QuestionCan I just wear a light blue floral dress when dressing like a sixties hippie girl?Community AnswerIf you have like some messy hippy hair and some boots or sandals, then you could probably pull it off.
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QuestionWhere can I get a flower crown?Community AnswerYou can make one with fake flowered and a headband. Dollar stores are a good place too find fake flowers and headbands.
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QuestionHow do I achieve the hippy attitude?Community AnswerHippies were known for being free spirited, so be yourself and give off those good vibes! Don't forget to smile and have fun!
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QuestionHow do you make a flower crown?Rebecca CLARKCommunity AnswerYou can make an actual flower crown by threading flowers together, or you could buy one. If you wanted to, you could also buy a plain headband and glue flowers or fake flowers onto it to personalise it.
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QuestionWhat goes best with a plain navy blue maxi skirt?Lemons n' LimesCommunity AnswerYou can try a white, sleeveless shirt, straps can also work. Be sure to tuck it inside of the shirt. A light blue sleeveless shirt can also work.
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QuestionI’m dressing as a hippie for Halloween. Could I use leggings, bangle bracelets, beaded chokers, and Converse?Iris8989Community AnswerYes, you can wear leggings, bangle bracelets, beaded chokers, and Converse shoes for a hippie look for Halloween. If you can though, try to look for sandals or boots instead. If you can't find any, it's okay to wear Converse.
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QuestionWhat kind of boots can I wear when dressing like 60s hippie?Aubrey BairdCommunity AnswerBrown cowboy boots, especially those with fringe, are a great idea. Essentially, anything with leather should work.
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