Hippie pants are huge right now—here are the best pairs you can shop
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Style is cyclical and past trends come back around to introduce themselves to a new generation of admirers that put their own twist of modernity on classics. The “Free Love” generation gave us a bunch of trends, all with equal staying power, but one has enough variety within itself to look good on anyone—the hippie pants.
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Whether its wide-fit denim, colorful corduroy or flowy harem patchwork, all of these could fall under the wide breadth of “hippie pants” and all would look right in place in both a dairy farm in Bethel, NY, as they do today wherever you’re reading this.
We’ve gathered our favorite styles of hippie pants below from some of our favorite retailers, including Amazon, Urban Outfitters and more. This range of different fits and fabrics is sure to appeal to different tastes when trying to recreate that Summer of ’69 feeling.
1. Unisex Bohemian Patchwork Pant
These Unisex Bohemian Patchwork pants check off a lot of boxes when it comes to the hippie trends: a flowy fit, stonewashed deadstock cotton and a colorful patchwork pattern. The elastic drawstring waistband ensures a custom fit around the waist with two side patch pockets to carry odds and ends. The leg opening is wide but can be cinched as it also has a drawstring elastic cuff, so your pant legs aren’t dragging on the ground.
Reviewers love how light and airy these feel, but almost all of them recommend you size up as these pants run small and can shrink due to the 100% cotton composition. They also warn you to read the label on the pants that tell you to hand wash instead of using the machine to prolong their use.
2. Men’s Hippy Combat Trousers
Adding bright colors and groovy graphics to a silhouette inspired by military pants is an interesting take for this pair of pants. The Hippy Combat Trousersare more structured than the billowy leg of harem pants, but these still offer a wide, comfortable fit with an elastic drawstring waist; they have a cargo flap pocket at the middle of each leg and one pocket at the rear.
It’s recommended that you hand wash these as they are made of 100% cotton and can shrink in a dryer, plus handwashing will cut down on colors bleeding into each other. Sizing for these starts at XL because the elastic waist goes up to a 36 but down to a 32 so though it may seem strange, the tag size shows the absolute largest it will fit. Reviewers love how lightweight the pants are while still maintaining some structure and insist the fabric is thin but holds up well.
3. Boho Pants Store Harem Pants for Women
These flowy harem pants for women are affordably priced, come in a huge variety of colors, and have the classic details of comfort that everyone loves from a pair of boho-chic pants: elastic waist and ankles, side pockets and breathable fabric. These are composed of 100% rayon which is a semi-synthetic fiber that’s made from wool pulp.
The finished product is a light and airy fabric that has a similar hand to silk but comes at a much lower price and is perfect for the hottest days of summer. Boho Pants Store offers their pants in vibrant colors with batik-inspired prints. The company even gives 10% of their proceeds to helping combat human trafficking.
4. Uniqlo Wide Fit Jeans
A pair of jeans may seem an odd choice here, but blue jeans are a true American classic that have been co-opted by pretty much every subculture in history at some point. It’s all about the fit—a wide, straight-leg pair of medium-wash blue jeans with a higher rise works when you’re aiming for a mellow throwback.
The higher rise on these Uniqlo Wide Fit Jeans makes tucking in a vintage ringer tee easier to do, and a wide leg means they’ll easily fit over some chukka or Cuban-heel boots. The brown stitching mirrors classic Levi jeans. Through Uniqlo’s hemming service, you can order them to your specific length for only a couple extra bucks. This pair also works for women that prefer an oversized look and feel.
5. Banana Republic Jacobean Suit Pant
A more modern take on “flower power,” these Jacobean suit pants from Banana Republic have a floral print in muted colors—more botanical garden than 60’s pop art—that is subdued by its tailored silhouette. The cotton/linen fabric is a blend perfect for summer that’s lightweight but structured.
The fit is relaxed from waist to knee with a slight taper from knee to ankle. As a cool nod to old-school tailoring, these pants swap out belt loops for adjustable tabs at the waist for a custom fit and lengths come in your choice of short, medium or long.
6. Men’s Cotton-Linen Drawstring Pants
If you’re wanting to try the hippie pants trend but want to start slow, then these Cotton-Linen Drawstring pantsare your best bet. The cotton-linen fabric has that laidback texture but comes in solid, darker colors to be more subdued and will be easier to match your current rotation of tops. They are cut in a wide, straight silhouette but are not as wide as some of the harem pants on this list and therefore are easier to wear. The good thing about this pair is the amount of color options to choose from—you can keep it low-key or dive in and look like you’re part of The 5th Dimension.
7. SWEETKIE Women’s Boho Flare Pants in Tie-Dye
A lot of hippie design notes go into this pair we found on Amazon—high waist, flared leg, tie-dye print—but still offer the modern comforts of stretchy material and a relaxed waist fit. These Tie-Dye Boho Flare pants are composed of a polyester/spandex blend, so they have some stretch with an elastic waistband that sits at your natural waist; they look a little more dressed up, but feel like you’re wearing your favorite pair of yoga pants or leggings.
The flared leg drapes around the ankle and is cut a bit longer for the option to wear with high heels. Some reviewers found it to be a bit too long and opted to hem them. They are machine washable and it’s recommended you hang-dry to prolong the life of the material.
8. UO BDG Skate Fit Corduroy Pant in Green
It makes sense for two subcultures that were anti-establishment to have some stylistic parallels and these BDG Skate Fit Corduroycord pants would fit into either. The “skate” fit is just another word for a wide and relaxed fit with a medium rise; the silhouette is a 5-pocket so it’s the same as a classic pair of jeans with two pockets at front along with a coin pocket, and two pockets at the back.
This thin wale cord is good for year-round wear and the teal color is a fun hippie adjacent pop of color. Reviewers love these pants, but the majority recommend you size down a whole size to achieve the best fit. All waist sizes come in a 32-inch length so you can roll them without having a bulky cuff.
9. UO BDG High & Wide Corduroy Pant in Dark Purple
Like the BDG skate fit pants, these BDG High & Wide Corduroy pants for women come with a high waist, wide leg, and—in my opinion—better colors. The pants are a relaxed fit throughout with a cropped ankle length and classic 5-pocket jean cut. Reviewers say they fit slightly small so some may size up, and more than one remarks how well they hug the waist while still being comfortable. They come in five different colors, but the standout was the dark purple that is closer to lilac and makes more of a statement than your typical brown or khaki cords.
10. Weekday Harper Retro Floral Pants
The Weekday Harper Retro Floral pants are an “all the above” option if you’re wanting to make a statement and dive into the deep end of hippie pants—the vibrant floral print splashes bright colors on an even brighter backdrop of purple and mixes both hearts and flowers into the motif.
They also have all the comfortable fit notes you’d expect such as the wide fit, elastic waistband, etc. and are composed of breezy viscose material. They’re machine washable but be sure to follow the directions included on the tag as viscose can sometimes get snagged in a harsh wash cycle but will last when cared for properly.
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