The Original Hippie
Unlike today's generation, there was a purpose for the fashion in the 1960's at Woodstock. They wore their outfits for a reason of rebellion. Today when someone thinks of a hippie, they think of tie-dye and peace signs, which are both myths of what was worn. Some wore these things, but not everyone. Most clothing worn by the youth generation who attended Woodstock were cheap loose fitting clothing, hair was worn down without any sort of styling done, and not much makeup, if any, was worn.
The reason for the tie-dye and loose fitting clothing was a way to be different. The "normal" was usually plain colored t-shirts. To be different, the hippies designed and created the tie-dye shirts. They also made the loose fitting blouses by hand. They sold both of these styles at a cheap price, not only for fashion, but for income to survive off of (Hippie Clothes: How Did Hippie Fashion Start). This style was not sold in stores at the time of this rebellion era, which is the reason why this fashion was mostly worn by the youth generation who attended Woodstock.
The reason for wearing the peace sign was to show the protest of the drat of the Vietnam War (Hippie Clothes: How Did Hippie Fashion Start). Many think that this was to show peace and love, giving off the impression that hippies were not willing to fight, which was not the case. The people during this era were protesting because they thought there was no reason for being in the Vietnam War, and they did not support the idea of us fighting over seas. Also, during this time period, the voting age was 21, but 18 year olds were being drafted. This was another reason why the youth generation of the 1960's protested, and they used Woodstock to do it.
It's clear that the outfit choices worn at Woodstock were original and worn as a reason of rebellion. The youth generation of the 1960's used fashion to challenge the ideals of their parents generation.
The reason for the tie-dye and loose fitting clothing was a way to be different. The "normal" was usually plain colored t-shirts. To be different, the hippies designed and created the tie-dye shirts. They also made the loose fitting blouses by hand. They sold both of these styles at a cheap price, not only for fashion, but for income to survive off of (Hippie Clothes: How Did Hippie Fashion Start). This style was not sold in stores at the time of this rebellion era, which is the reason why this fashion was mostly worn by the youth generation who attended Woodstock.
The reason for wearing the peace sign was to show the protest of the drat of the Vietnam War (Hippie Clothes: How Did Hippie Fashion Start). Many think that this was to show peace and love, giving off the impression that hippies were not willing to fight, which was not the case. The people during this era were protesting because they thought there was no reason for being in the Vietnam War, and they did not support the idea of us fighting over seas. Also, during this time period, the voting age was 21, but 18 year olds were being drafted. This was another reason why the youth generation of the 1960's protested, and they used Woodstock to do it.
It's clear that the outfit choices worn at Woodstock were original and worn as a reason of rebellion. The youth generation of the 1960's used fashion to challenge the ideals of their parents generation.