The Summer of Love... and Savings
Welcome, traveler, to the year 1969, the epicenter of hippie fashion, social change, and, of course, extreme frugality.
It's the year of bell-bottoms, tie-dye, and patchoulli jackets. When flower power was in full bloom, and so were our bank accounts.
Below, you'll find some of the most iconic, most outrageous, most utterly useless fashion trends of '69.
Top 5 Hippie Fashion Trends of '69:
- 1. Peace Sign Sweaters: Because, you know, peace and love are just a sweater away.
- 2. Flower Power Hair Dos: When you're feeling the love, you gotta have the hair to match.
- 3. San Juan Sandals: For when you're trekking through the desert, but still want to feel like you're at the beach.
- 4. Peacock Vests: Because, you know, you're a free spirit, man...
- 5. Tie-Dye Trousers: The ultimate statement piece for any free thinker.