How to Dress Girls in Hippie Style - Creating Perfect Boho Looks for Young Fashionistas

Hippie fashion has profoundly influenced the history of style. To this day, it serves as inspiration for many trends. It's no wonder – it's very comfortable, joyful, and colourful! Little fashionistas and their mothers eagerly embrace it. With the right choice of accessories, you can adapt hippie styling for children for both everyday wear and exceptionally ceremonial events.

What's the history of hippie style? How does it differ from the equally fashionable boho style? You'll find answers to these questions in the following text! We'll also show you several dress suggestions for girls from Zoya Fashion's collection that you can use to create hippie stylings.

Where Did Hippie Style Originally Come From?

Hippie attire is connected to the emergence of a new social movement of the same name. It appeared in the late 1960s in the USA. It was initiated by Harvard University psychology lecturer and philosopher Timothy Leary, who valued freedom and unrestrained love in life more than materialism and the pursuit of wealth.

Young Americans, tired of existing social norms, poor career prospects, and the vision of another war (this time with Vietnam), eagerly adopted this new worldview and implemented it into daily life. Hippies expressed their libertarian and anti-consumerist views through protests and during music festivals. Their iconic slogans became "Make love not war" and "Peace, love & happiness."

How Fashion Became a Form of Social Expression

One of the ways to express values in the hippie spirit was, of course, clothing. How did hippie-style clothes look at that time, and how do they present themselves in the current version?

What Characterises Authentic Hippie Style?

Because the hippie movement is based on the philosophy of Zen Buddhism, clothes in this style are heavily inspired by Far Eastern and African culture. Therefore, you can notice many loose cuts with delicate embroidery, ethnic geometric patterns, and intense colours. Hippie style also heavily draws from nature, which is why we find floral motifs amongst clothing and accessories. Hence another name for hippies emerged – flower children.

Key Elements That Define Hippie Fashion

What are the characteristic elements of hippie style clothing? These include long floral dresses, bell-bottom jeans, platform sandals, round glasses, suede fringe on waistcoats and handbags, and crocheted lace. As accessories, headbands made from leather strips wrapped around the head and so-called peace signs reigned supreme.

Is Hippie Style the Same as Boho Style?

Not exactly. You could say that boho style has its roots in hippie style and draws from it extensively. However, it contains a touch of avant-garde and allows for more modern accessories. Moreover, boho style relies on more subdued colours, and accessories serve as a complement to the whole rather than being a separate entity, as in the case of hippie styling.

Understanding the Subtle Differences

Whilst hippie style celebrates bold patterns and statement accessories, boho tends towards earthier tones and more refined finishing touches. Both styles embrace natural fabrics and flowing silhouettes, but boho offers a more sophisticated interpretation of the free-spirited aesthetic.

What Is Neo-Hippie Style All About?

Rather nobody dresses exactly the same way as flower children did in the 1970s anymore (unless for themed parties). However, hippie style still serves as strong inspiration for current styling. Consequently, a new variation has emerged, called neo-hippie.

How Modern Interpretations Keep the Spirit Alive

How does neo-hippie differ from its original version? It's the loose combination of hippie style elements with modern clothing cuts and accessories. An example? Bell-bottom trousers with a fitted turtleneck, or a loose blouse with mom-cut jeans. This style allows for experimentation and gives much freedom in creating new compositions involving modern cuts. Thanks to this, styling takes on a light and slightly edgy character.

What Occasions Are Perfect for Hippie-Style Children's Wear?

There really aren't any limitations when it comes to hippie-style clothes for children. If you want to choose a long and floral girls' dress for your daughter for a special occasion, you simply need to find appropriate accessories for it. Thanks to this, one creation will suit many stylings. You'll use it regularly, not just on special occasions.

Why Comfort Makes Hippie Style Perfect for Active Children

The remarkable advantage of hippie-style clothes is their loose cut and, above all, natural materials. Thanks to this, such little girls' dresses and other types of wardrobe are comfortable, breathable, and don't restrict movement. In such clothes, your daughter can play freely without fear of catching cold due to overheating.

Best Hippie-Style Girls' Dresses from Zoya Fashion's 2024 Collection

Do you like hippie style? Create interesting stylings that will reference this extraordinary clothing from years past! See which girls' dress models from Zoya Fashion's collection are perfect for this role.

Dolores - How Loose Cuts Create Effortless Hippie Vibes

Loose cut, puffy sleeves, a delicate touch of romanticism... This is how you can briefly describe the Dolores girls' dress, which works brilliantly in many hippie stylings. In the case of this creation, you don't need much to achieve happiness. An oversized denim jacket with patches, platform sandals, and a headband around the head, and we have a ready recipe for a hippie-style composition!

Serena - Why 3D Flowers Make the Perfect Flower Child Look

Flower children can be understood literally and figuratively... The Serena girls' dress fits this idea perfectly. 3D flowers sewn onto long sleeves add hippie character to the creation. The fitted cut of the dress allows it to be used for both everyday compositions and special outings. To complete the look, add a suede bag with fringe and round glasses. Isn't it beautiful?

Amelia - When Natural Prints Meet Classic Hippie Elements

You don't need much for this girls' dress to create a hippie styling straight from those days. Amelia is a creation that contains all the features of this style – loose cut, cotton material, and natural floral print. A round collar adds charm and femininity. Thanks to it, the little girls' dress takes on a fresh, slightly idyllic character. To complete the effect, you might consider a suede waistcoat with fringe and platform shoes.

Diana - How Elegant Dresses Work in Hippie Styling

Diana is an elegant girls' dress that also fits into hippie style ideas. It features a delicate floral pattern at the bottom of the creation. You can easily match various accessories to it. It will compose perfectly with both a suede jacket and a denim waistcoat.