MY FESTIVAL STYLE GUIDE
Spring has arrived for a while now, bringing the festival season with it. From Coachella to Glastonbury, festivals are a great place to listen to some amazing music, dance like crazy and basically have the greatest time of your life. What I also love about festivals though, is the clothes; those boho, relaxed, hippie festival outfits and looks, just fill my heart with joy. With a festival look, you have to combine style with comfort, as you are going to be walking around in the same clothes for hours in any kind of weather. Below I share my personal festival style must haves so you can be the queen of coolness without sacrificing your comfort.
Denim
Denim is the first thing that pops in mind when thinking of being comfortable. Since spring and summer are the hot seasons of the year, a nice pair of denim shorts would be the perfect choice for an outfit. High-waisted hot pants for a boho 70’s vibe or looser and distressed for a more rock 80’s vibe, shorts are the most relaxed and casual piece I know – besides my pyjamas. You can style them with basically whatever top you like from bralets and crochet tops to denim shirts (I love double denim) and sweatshirts. Another denim piece I consider a festival must is the denim jacket. The weather can be pretty unpredictable even in the hot summer; therefore a denim jacket is a cool way to keep yourself warm while dancing.
Dress
A flowy, skater dress is another perfect festival attire. It is easy to dance in and can be a statement piece. Fringe, boho prints and off shoulders are my personal favorite styles. Nothing embodies the 70’s better than a beautiful dress with fringes or exposed shoulders, and we all know how the 70’s rule the festival season. Another option for the bolder souls out there, are the crochet dresses combined with a plain bodysuit or a swimsuit. A crochet dress basically is made either for festivals or the beach! It has a very relaxed vibe to it and it is perfect for the hot weather.
Accessories
Accessories play an important part in a festival outfit. They make the outfit special and festival appropriate plus they are also practical and helpful. Sunglasses are really important as well as a hat since you will be dancing and wandering around under the hot sun. Also the bag you will bring with you is a very important accessory. A nice backpack with tassels will be a great choice as it adds to the bohemian vibe but also has enough space to fit a few important things for the festival like water, phone, portable charger, snacks and sunscreen. If you don’t intend to carry a lot during the day, then a funnypack will be perfect as it fits the major necessities and you will have your hands free to move around. Jewels are also important festival accessories, because they compliment the outfit and top up the final look. Big, chunky necklaces and arm cuffs are some of the 7o’s inspired jewels perfect for a music festival.
Shoes
Another important part of a festival outfit is the shoes; the shoes have to be comfortable and without lacking any style. My personal choice would be a pair of sneakers, as they are the most comfortable shoes for walking and dancing. But since the weather is quite warm, sneakers might prove to be a bit too hot to wear for hours. Therefore, I would choose a nice pair of espadrilles which are still very comfortable and stylish but not too hot. Or a pair of sandals would be a nice summery choice. Sandals are the most stylish choice as they add to the whole 70’s bohemian look and they are quite comfortable. Or a pair of wellies if the weather is not hot as expected but rainy and chilly instead. Wellies are a trend when it comes to bad weather or festivals.
Top
When it comes to tops, I love chrochet and off-the-shoulder tops with aztec print because they have a 70’s hippie vibe. Tassels and fringe tops are also a great choice as well as bralets! Style them with shorts or maxi skirts and you will look like you jumped right out of a 70’s magazine. Top them of with a long kimono or a crochet cardigan for a complete boho look.
Festival season has arrived and I couldn’t be more excited although I am not going to any *insert sad face*. Festival outfits should be fun and comfortable and they should express your festive spirit. However, no matter what you wear just remember to have fun, because that’s what festivals are all about. Comment below and share your favorite festival pieces or outfits. Also don’t forget to connect with me via my Instagram (@vogueandmacarons) and Twitter (@vogueandmacaron)!
Till next time take care dolls 😉
Vicky x