How to dress for a festival
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A music festival is the perfect time to experiment with your casual style. Depending on the season it is best to opt for outfits that are feminine with a high comfort level. Many festivals such as the Glastonbury festival and Coachella occur in summer. Others such as Splendour in the grass in Australia are scheduled in winter time. [1] No matter the weather there are several simple guidelines that you can follow for perfect festival dressing. [2]
Guide
- Packing:Make sure that you spend adequate time planning your trip. [3] It is really important to edit your clothes to ensure that you have not overpacked and do not suffer from the cold or sun burns. [4] Pack pieces that can be used on multiple days by simply changing cardigans or tights. [5]
- Clothing:When packing for a festival it is important to remember that the clothing you wear will need to be comfortable and forgettable in case of ruin. Opt for denim, jersey, cotton and light fabrics for summer festivals. Incorporate pieces that can be easily changed from day to night. [6] Avoid white clothing, to hide an dirt or stains throughout the festival, instead wear darker fabrics or patterns. Try layering cardigans and tights with floral dresses, denim shorts, loose t shirts [7] and playsuits. [8] Weather at festivals can be unpredictable. Make sure to pack light shrugs, tights and scarves to layer with your summer dresses. [9] Make sure to also pack a raincoat into your luggage. [10]
- Shoes:When at festivals it's best to make sure that your wear closed in shoes, such as a pair of Converse sneakers. This will keep your feet safe while in the festival crowds. In case of rainy weather and camping, ensure to pack a pair of gumboots. These are both cute and practical paired with floaty dresses or denim cut off shorts. For hygiene reasons, pack a pair of flip flops to wear while showering at the festival camp grounds. [11]
- Accessories:To survive all day music sets, make sure that you pack a cute hat such as a wide brimmed floppy hat or fedora.[12] This will act to keep your skin safe from the sun and hide bad hair from multiple days without washing. [13] To make your outfit unique alternate your accessories to change up your outfits. Try layering bangles, pleated belts or headbands for a cute boho look. [14] Remember to pack a pair of sunglasses, this will keep your eyes protected from the sun and hide tired eyes.
- Beauty:When makeup beauty and skincare products, number one on your list should be a high level spf sunscreen. Try a tinted sunblock in place of foundation. For more color, try a tinted lip and cheek product like Benetint. If you would like a heavier makeup look, add a slick of eyeliner, a coat or two of waterproof mascara and some bronzer. [15]
