18 DIY Hippie Costume Ideas
Penelope Carter
Updated on March 22, 2026
Hippie Costumes for the Whole Family
Lauren J. Parry of Outfits & Outings dreamt up hippie Halloween costumes for the whole family. The darling look is super easy to pull off!
Get the tutorial at Outfits & Outings.
2Paisley-and-Neon Hippie
Your first thought for a hippie costume might be tie-dye, but don't overlook paisley and other bold floral prints. This one is paired with a neon vest for a far-out look.
3Last-Minute Hippie Costume
Hippie dippie these costumes aren't, because instead of imitating 70s attire they use it as inspiration. The result is a seriously groovy take on hippie style.
Get the tutorial at The House that Lars Built.
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4Matching DIY Hippie Costume
This DIY will work for kids and adults alike! If you have a boho-style white dress and a denim vest, you're pretty much halfway there. Just add some fringe boots and layer on some necklaces and a headband and you're ready for trick-or-treating.
Get the tutorial at Mini Fashion Addicts.
5Peace Sign DIY Hippie Costume
Talk about a bright idea! This colorful costume was made using a plain T-shirt, neon Sharpie markers, and a stencil.
Get the tutorial at A Little Craft In Your Day.
6Flared Jeans Hippie Costume
Oversize sunglasses, a daisy-adorned headband, and a choker necklace are all you need to take a white top and jeans from everyday wear to a hippie Halloween costume.
Get the tutorial at Arin Solange At Home.
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7Tie-Dye Hippie Costume
This adorable dress was made using an extra large T-shirt and a tie-dye kit. The vest is made from brown fleece material, but you could just as easily find a ready-made option at a thrift store.
Get the tutorial at Eat Sleep Make.
8Leather Vest Hippie Costume
Put a vest on it! As evidenced here and in previous slides, adding a vest to a flowy ensemble is pretty much the key to a DIY hippie look. Round sunglasses and long, center-parted hairstyle drive it home.
Get the tutorial at The Girls With Glasses.
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Peace and Love Hippie Toddler Costume
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Peace and Love Hippie Toddler Costume
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How cute is this heavy-on-the-fringe hippie look? Your little one can even rewear the dress after Halloween.
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WILLBOND Hippie Costume Set
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WILLBOND Hippie Costume Set
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This simple set is everything you need for a hippie Halloween costume! Pair it with a tank top and bellbottom jeans, and you're ready for the big night.
11Folk Singer DIY Hippie Costume
Channel your inner folk singer with pieces you likely already have in your closet, like a flowy maxi dress, oversized shades, and turquoise jewelry. Grab your guitar to finish off the look.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
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Men's Hippie Wig and Mustache
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Men's Hippie Wig and Mustache
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A men's wig and mustache set is all you need to turn a plain tie-dye T-shirt and jeans getup into a groovy costume.
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Hippie Costume T-Shirt
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Hippie Costume T-Shirt
Keep things simple with this one-and-done "costume."
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YESNO Embroidered Denim Overalls
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YESNO Embroidered Denim Overalls
Pair these overalls with a simple t-shirt and sandals for an instant hippie look.
15Fringe Top Hippie Costume
Own a fringed shirt and a pair of patterned bell bottoms? Pair them together, pile on some jewelry, and you're all set.
See more at BLDG 25.
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16Easy Hippie Costume DIY
This is probably the easiest of all DIY hippie Halloween costumes. Don't have a brown vest? You can easily swap with a tie-dye T-shirt, since the flower crown and oversized sunglasses are what drive the look.
Get the tutorial at Sunglass Spot.
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WhimsicalWerkz Flower Crown
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WhimsicalWerkz Flower Crown
Top off any hippie costume with a colorful flower crown.
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PixxieDustCreation Tie Dye T-shirt
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PixxieDustCreation Tie Dye T-shirt
Tie dye is everywhere this year, making hippie costumes super easy! Just pair a T-shirt with some jeans and consider it done.
Laurren Welch is a freelance editor, writer, and creative who covers lifestyle, interiors, entertaining, fashion, and more. When she’s not under deadline, you can find her styling blooms over at Garden Party L.A., scouring thrift and antique stores for hidden gems, and reminding her boxer pup, Monster, that he’s a very good boy.
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