Jeans became increasingly popular during this time period particularly bell-bottomed jeans. Bell-bottoms are pants that are tight around the thighs, but flare out at the ankles. They were a traditionally feminine style, but they became stylish for men after musical icons like Jimi Hendrix appeared wearing them. Bell-bottoms have since gone out of style for men, but check local vintage stores, thrift stores, or garage sales if you're looking to find a pair of them! Tie-dye refers to a specific way of dying a shirt that results in a kaleidoscope of colors. It was popularized by Janis Joplin, the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, and many other icons in the late 60s and came to symbolize freedom and experimentation. If you're in a pinch and can't go to a store to shop for tye-dye, you can easily make your own tye-dye shirt at home! There was a big emphasis on clothing made from natural materials in hippie culture. Look for outerwear made of suede, leather, buckskin, denim, or some other naturally-produced cloth. Large, colorful ponchos emerged onto the scene in the 1960s as a fashion staple for both men and women. These can be a comfortable way to keep warm while still sporting an emblematic 60s trend. Ponchos were not just a masculine style they were suitable for both men and women. Hippie footwear for men is very similar to that of women. Sandals made from natural materials, such as Birkenstock's, were very popular. You can also go without shoes entirely, but make sure that it is safe to do so.
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One-sentence summary -- Wear a pair of bell-bottomed jeans or pants. Choose a brightly-colored tye-dye shirt. Opt for a jacket made of a natural material, like suede or leather. Go with a poncho with fringe for a classic 60s look. Wear sandals or go barefoot.

Maybe you both love shooting hoops, or you're both really good at soccer. Why not try out for the team? Being active together can cause a strong bond to form. If joining the team doesn't work for you, grab a couple of friends and cheer on your school at the next game! Your crush may notice you in the stands and appreciate your support. Most schools have plenty of afterschool activities that you can join. If your crush is a member of a club you're interested in too, go ahead and sign up! This will give the two of you plenty to talk about. As a bonus, extracurricular activities look great on a college application. If your crush is on the yearbook staff and you love photography, consider asking if you can take candid photos of students and teachers for the yearbook. This works both ways - if you're a member of the Drama Club and you find out your crush loves old movies, invite them to join the club with you! Only join a club that you're actually interested in; don't just join a club because your crush is in it. You'll be embarrassed when the rest of the club finds out you don't actually know the rules of chess, for instance, or the difference between latex and acrylic paints. Having friends in common means you and your crush will be more likely to spend time around each other, since you'll be hanging out in the same group. You'll also have more to talk about when the rest of your friends aren't around. Start by talking to any friends the two of you have in common. See if you can get invited to a party or an after-school study session where your crush might be. As you get to know your crush's friends, you're more likely to be included in the same activities as them. If you notice one of your crush's friends sitting alone, go over and strike up a conversation. Not only is this likely to help get you closer to your crush, but you might just make a good friend in the process. . Once you find yourself around your crush, try to strike up a conversation to see what you have in common. If you're still feeling shy, send them a friend request on social media and see what you're both into. Think about some questions you can ask your crush before you talk to each other. Ask what kind of music your crush likes. What kind of TV and movies do they watch? Have they traveled to any of the same places as you? Do you both like the same subjects in school? Do they do any work for charities after school? The more you have to talk about, the more time you're likely to spend around each other.
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One-sentence summary -- Join the same sports team. Become a member of the same extracurriculars. Hang out with the same people. Start a conversation

Once your friend has rejected you, make sure to give you and your friend some time to process and readjust. You both probably feel uncertain about what the two of you now have, so give some time to think things through. If you usually spend every weekend with them or talk to them frequently via text, give yourself a few days apart and decrease your communication during that time. Keep in mind there's no set time limit for getting over someone. Go with your instincts on how much space or time you both need, but don't avoid each other for too long. If after a few days or weeks you feel you've processed your initial sadness, reach out to them to see if they're open to talking and spending time together. If they're still uncomfortable, ask them how much longer they need and let them know you'll be there for them when they're ready to talk again. Acknowledge that your friendship probably won't ever be quite the same again, but affirm how important it is for you to still be their friend. Let them know that no matter the rejection, you still value them as a friend. Communicate how being their friend means a lot to you. You can say, "You still mean a lot to me as a friend and I'd like to try to be friends still, even if it's a little awkward at first." Accept responsibility for trying to change the boundaries of your friendship. Acknowledge that you know it may have been awkward for them to hear your changed feelings. Show that you can handle the rejection well by accepting your friend's feelings and not trying to fight with them or change their mind. You can say, "I know this is probably awkward for you and I'm sorry for putting you in this position. Thanks for listening." Explain your reasoning behind confessing feelings to your friend. Let your friend know that you had to tell them the truth because your friendship has always been based on openness, honesty, and trust. If you've been good friends for awhile, have spent a lot of quality time together, and have developed this openness and honesty with each other, your friendship will have a better chance of restarting. You can say, "I would regret it if I never told you how I really felt, and I'm glad we're such good friends that I could be honest with you." Together, discuss specific ways you can return to your friendship. Check-in with your friend about what they need or want from you now that you've confessed your feelings. Check-in on how they see the situation and ask if they have any ideas for making things better between the two of you.
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Ensure you've given yourself enough time. Affirm the importance of your friendship. Accept responsibility. Explain yourself. Ask what your friend needs.