Something that really gets my goat...

I don't quite understand the compunction within our community (and any community) to judge on the modes of dress we share. I've had some experiences lately where some fellows told me I was not 'hip' simply because I was not in a long skirt and some sort of hemp.

I like to dress in a way that reflects my mood, often changing several times throughout the day. I was miffed that these brothers were judging how I identify myself because I was not conforming to the stereotype of our kind.

I think the root of dressing hip is wearing what you want, in fabrics that are natural and beautiful, reflecting the beautiful colors of the world. Simply because I wasn't in tie-dye and ripped jeans doesn't mean that I left behind my hip persona for the day. The love still flows even when I'm in pinstripes!

 

I know what you mean. Even fellow "hippies" judge each other! I am amazed how much of a premium people put on your clothing. And I am right there with you, about dressing according to mood. I dont wear patchworks and hemp jewelry, yet I feel more of a kindredness towards "hippies" . But i have friends from all walks....a lot of them are punk,(matter of fact, a great majority are) and you would be amazed at how similar punks and hippies are (even though they "hate" each other!)

I just wear what I like to wear...and not concern myself with what's in style or "hip" or how it conforms to a certain group of people. My friends will tell you, I do have a very different style all my own. And I could care less what anyone else thinks

 

You can put a hippie in a tux and he's still a hippie just as a tight-ass in tie-dyes is still a tightass. Who's grading this report card anyway?...too weird.

 

^exactly.

 

Yep. Personally I go for wacky old clothes, as in people reckognize me as a hippie stereotype. I hate stereotypes, but dressing as I do spreads the love (and I love exotic clothing)