Dressing for a Festival: 4 Tips for a Remarkable Outfit
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Have you planned to attend a festival this summer? Have you thought about what outfit you will wear? Over the past few years, there has been a small revolution in festival outfits. Gone are the rain boots and ponchos; now, style is refined, sought-after, and original. The it girls and Instagram influencers have understood this well, and it is at Coachella that they showcase their looks. If you aspire to create a remarkable outfit to listen to your favorite artist, stay with us. In this article, we share 6 tips for dressing for a festival so that no one misses your look!
Get inspired by bohemian chic style to create an appropriate outfit
To dress for a festival and be trendy, it is essential to draw inspiration from what works, or at least from outfits that are in vogue at festivals. And without any surprise, it’s the bohemian chic style that takes the lead! Inspired by the hippie era, the dress code for festival-goers includes timeless pieces like a long crochet vest, a flower crown, mini denim shorts, folk ankle boots, and a cowboy hat.
To be fashionable at a festival, we embrace floral prints or psychedelic patterns that evoke the 70s. We also emphasize materials and colors reminiscent of Native American culture, such as suede, woven textures, or natural shades (white, beige, brown, ochre).
If you feel comfortable, you can even dare to wear clothes that reveal a bra or a swimsuit. It’s the little detail that will add a twist to your look.
Dressing for a festival: remember to accessorize your outfit
To give your festival outfit character, it’s important to accessorize. It’s all those little extras that will allow your look to stand out. If you wear shorts, a pair of sneakers, and a tank top, your outfit will be nothing special; it will be basic and won’t attract anyone’s attention. On the other hand, if you embellish it with a few accessories, it might just become remarkable! For that, you can wear jewelry of different sizes, shapes, or colors, a pretty belt, flashy sunglasses, and even a transparent tulle skirt that reveals a bodysuit.
Hat, sunglasses, handbag, jewelry, bandana… no matter what accessories you choose, the important thing is to match them with your outfit so that the result reflects your image.
Dare to use glitter, rhinestones, and colors
In your hair, on your eyes, your lips, or your top, dare to use color and glitter! It’s a great way to bring some pep to your look and make it unique. There are several inspirations for that. You can create a vibrant makeup look based on color blocking or place a few rhinestones at the corners of your eyes or around your eyebrows.
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Do you have an artist’s soul? Upcycle your favorite shorts by sewing a butterfly or flower-shaped patchwork on one of the back pockets. This will add uniqueness to your festival outfit. And for your hair, you can create a pretty braided hairstyle by adding a few butterfly clips, for example, or wear a headband.
Your festival outfit should reflect your personality
Last but not least, your outfit should represent you! Even though the overseas inspiration from Coachella and its influencers provides many ideas in terms of looks, it’s possible that you might not see yourself in them.
First and foremost, think about yourself and your personality. What do you want to convey, what image do you wish to project? In what clothes do you feel comfortable? These questions will help you give direction to the look you are going to create.
And inspiration can also come from your own wardrobe! Open your closet and see how you can bring your festival outfit to life with what you already have. It’s an excellent exercise to unleash your creativity!
Bonus: choose comfortable pieces that you feel good in
We conclude this article with a golden rule: comfort.
Going to a festival is an adventure that is not the most restful. You wait, you stomp, you dance, you wander from stage to stage… Our legs are well utilized, so if there is one thing to prioritize, it’s practical clothing.
Put away your heels and opt for a pair of flat-soled shoes like sneakers, ankle boots, espadrilles, etc. The same goes for clothing; avoid tight-fitting clothes that restrict your movement. You will be dancing, jumping, and getting hot. Lightweight and fluid materials will therefore be welcome. At the same time, avoid wearing cherished or delicate pieces from your wardrobe. A spilled drink or a cigarette burn happens faster than you think…
You understood it: to dress for a festival and make your outfit remarkable, all you need to do is awaken the festival-goer inside you. Mix daring pieces together, accessorize with a handbag, jewelry, or a hat, add some glitter, and you’re all set!
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