Why did hippies dress the way they did?

Hippies dressed the way they did to rebel against the conformity of the mainstream culture that developed during the 1950s and early 1960s. Their loose, flowing garments often crossed previously well-defined gender lines and contrasted sharply with the tailored suits and dresses worn by their parents. The fashion trends of the counterculture aligned with the hippies' activism, such as their protests against government policies regarding the Vietnam War, racial segregation, women's rights and other social and political issues. Shop a range of vintage 1960s clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.