You’ll often find in festival season friends blowing up your Instagram by posting pictures on social media. Usually, these will display their choice of mini dress, playsuits, denim mini skirts, wings and excessive glitter. It is almost like a rite of passage to show off your festival outfits with your good vibes.

Sometimes it can be hard to know how to look your best, especially if you’re new to a subculture like this. So we’re here today to help you out. Do you want to know the best ways to get noticed for your trendy outfit? Let’s explore some of the best festival fashion hacks for this.

Stick to your style

Just because a festival is a new opportunity, with new fashion to explore, it does not mean you have to abandon your pre-established style. Weave your current style into any outfit you decide to create for festivals. Fashion is so versatile you shouldn’t need to sacrifice what you like to impress.

Base your outfit on a single piece

Festival fashion tends to be punchy but simple. Therefore it only makes sense to base your outfit on one piece. If you really love a certain top, evaluate the theme and use other items of clothing that enhance the qualities you like about it.

This way you won’t need to worry about any clashes happening with your outfit. A good example would be, if your main piece is red, you might back it up with contrasting colours to make it pop more.

Look at what’s in style

Depending on the music genre and other such variables, it would be a good idea to see where new fashion is being sported. For example, if you are going to Reading festival in the UK, the music is modern and fairly popular.

Therefore, check out the type of fashion various artists attending have recently adorned. This would be a great way to kick-start the creation of an outfit and ensure you look the part. Luckily, it is easy to see what various figures in music communities are doing. It is essentially how they sell their work, so let it inspire you to dress to impress.

Less is more

This famous saying holds a lot of weight when it comes to festival fashion. Typically when at a festival, you want to wear only what is needed. After all, you’re going to be dancing, and walking and you won’t want to carry too much stuff on your person.

Therefore it only makes sense that wearing simple clothes is the best option. However, simple does not mean you can’t be trendy. In fact, there are so many possibilities, that there is no need to worry about having to sacrifice impact for functionality.

Bags

If you want to keep your possessions on your person, such as credit cards, phones, etc. Then we suggest investing in a small bag with a strap to keep on your body. Having a smaller bag like a fanny pack will help prevent your belongings from being stolen in the crowd.

Plenty of designer brands have experimented with making fanny packs. So you can look forward to finding a decent bag that will compliment your outfit rather than sticking out like a sore thumb.

Accessorise

Music festivals are a staple of summer, but they can be intimidating for first-timers. From the loud pumping music to the crowd that swells without warning, there are so many elements that can be off-putting. Especially when scantily clad and separated from our friends in an uncontrollable environment. But this should not prevent you from having an amazing time, so here are our tips on how to dress for music festivals.

What to wear to a music festival?

This is going to be your most important festival clothing decision, and can really vary based on your experience and the expected weather. Here are some basic guidelines to keep in mind.

• Pick comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing. It doesn’t matter if it’s May or August, it can be hot and equally cold at night. Ideally, pick clothing that’s breathable and lightweight, and have layers on hand.
• Some festivals are known for extravagant costumes and brightly coloured outfits, but only wear these if you are comfortable with the attention.
• Wear comfortable shoes. You don’t have to wear high heels to a music festival, and you may be tempted to go bare feet but just be aware of broken glass.
• Take a hat and suntan lotion, and don’t forget to apply sunscreen on the tops of ears and back of the neck. A hat protects your scalp from the sun, keeps you comfortable, and shields your face from the glare of the sky.
• Wear your hair up. Just trust us on this one, sweaty hair is not pleasant. Consider a bandana, but don’t expect to bring it home.
• Dress appropriately for the event. The easiest way is to look at the festival website or social media for pictures from the last event. That will give you a good idea of what the average festival goer is dressing in. After that, it’s all about your own comfort levels.
• Secure your valuables. Crossbody bags like bumbags can be ideal for keeping them close to you and in your eye-sight.

Wear comfortable shoes

It doesn’t matter if you’re wearing your leather boots to a music festival or sneakers to a rave, you’re going to be walking and dancing for a long time. So comfortable footwear is essential. This will help you enjoy your festival experience more, so while heels might give you extra height, put your feet first.

Wear layers and dress for the weather

Depending on the time of year and where you live, it’s likely you will get both too hot or too cold at a music festival. So layer up or keep them close. It will help you stay warm when needed, which will ruin any festivity feeling.

Dress for the weather. When it’s going to be warm, wear lighter-weight, breathable clothing. When it gets cold, wear more heavy-duty, warm clothing. If it’s raining, stay dry if possible. This is why hats or bandanas are essential as they can keep the sun or rain off.

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