How to Create a Hippie Costume

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Choose a pair of jeans you don't mind doctoring.

   Start at the ankle, and cut two-thirds of the way up your calf. , You be the judge on how large you want your bell bottoms to be. ,, Get creative, choose any colors you like. ,,,, Maybe you should only wear foundation and mascara.
   
   You be the judge of what you think is too much. , Hippies didn't care about it being super straight and neither should you. ,
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   Step 2: Go to your local fabric store and choose a fabric that you think represents you and your personality.

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   Step 3: Cut your jeans along the outer seam.

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   Step 4: Fold the fabric you bought in two and cut out a triangle.

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   Step 5: Sew the triangles onto your jeans.

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   Step 6: Tie-dye a white shirt.

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   Step 7: Go to your favorite thrift shop and pick out a funky and bright colored vest to wear over your tie-dye.

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   Step 8: Go to a near by costume shop and buy round sunglasses and a large peace sign necklace.

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   Step 9: Pick out your favorite pair of sandals or moccasins and slip those on.

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    Step 10: Go easy on the make-up today.

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    Step 11: Leave your hair alone.

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    Step 12: Get yourself all grooved up and have a great attitude.

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