Striped shirts, oversized sweaters and cowl collared tops were favored. Young women often wore collared jerseys, or short-sleeved sweaters, with slim-fit pants or pencil skirts, a fetching and feminine look that was still sufficiently bohemian. Jewelry, if worn, often featured eastern religious symbols, reflecting the beats' inchoate, eastern-inspired philosophy. Beatnik was the first youth subculture to favor wearing all black.
