Your Trippy, Colorful Style Guide to Fall Psychedelic Clothing
What is Psychedelic Fashion?
Psychedelic fashion is a style of clothing that is characterized by the use of bold, bright colors and a trippy aesthetic. The term “psychedelic” is derived from the Greek words “psyche” and “delos,” meaning soul or mind and revealing respectively. The first mention of psychedelic fashion was in the late 1960s when it became popular among hippies and people who were part of the counterculture movement. These days, it has become more mainstream with many people wearing it on special occasions or when they want to express themselves creatively. Yet, the psychedelic art movement popularized by bands like the Beatles in the 1960s with their album cover for Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, and designers like Mary Quant in the 1960s with her miniskirts, hot pants, and geometric patterns, still live on today.
Psychedelic fashion is about self-expression, creativity and is synonymous with weed. When it comes to psychedelic prints, the designs are usually made in the form of geometric shapes or psychedelic flowers. The prints are usually in bright colors like pink, yellow, purple and blue. If you’re into colorful, psychedelic-inspired clothing, you’re in luck because designers Raf Simons and Dries Van Noten both explored the use of trippy, retro-inspired prints recently. According to trend experts Heuritech, psychedelic patterns will be popular beyond just this season. Author Mélanie Mollard states that “the psychedelic print has notable similarities to tie-dye, another major print trend at the moment, with abstract, curving shapes and bursts of melting colors.”
Of course, we know that the fashions of the 1960s and 1970s directly intertwine with stoner culture. Dressing in psychedelic-styled pieces will show the world that: uniforms are for squares who get drug tested at work. (JK, we feel really bad about this one: nobody should get drug tested except narcs.)
So, let’s make our days a bit brighter with some fun, psychedelic clothing and accessories. After all, life’s a trip.
Psychedelic Velvet Short Robe + Matching Shorts
We can definitely picture ourselves getting high in this set.
Bell Sleeve Floral Crop Top
You might want to order a size up, it runs small!
The texture on these is everything.
Floral Tie Back Halter
This is the perfect seasonal transitional dress.
The psychedelic fashion trend has been around for decades, but it's never been more customizable than it is today. It's perfect for people who want to express themselves through their clothing. The best part about the trend is that there are so many different ways you can incorporate it into your wardrobe. It doesn't have to be limited to just clothing; there are also plenty of trippy accessories available as well!