How To Rock Awesome Festival Outfits This Summer
Proof you don’t need a flower crown to do festival fashion.
When you think about festival style, a few things probably pop into your mind: denim cut-offs, flower crowns, fringe, feathers and bohemian frocks. Festival fashion, for better or worse, certainly has its trends that return with a vengeance as soon as Coachella kicks off the season.
But this year, we’re calling time on traditional festival wears. It’s 2017, and it’s all about keeping it real. Declare your allegiance to sportswear, and shelve your “festival chic” items in favor of practical utility and streetwear trends.
Whether you’re sharing a tent with your friends or dancing all night to the pulsating beats of your fav DJs and musicians, you’re going to want to pack versatile, destruction proof clothes that will survive days of shows and all that mud— shout out to everyone who already learned this lesson at last year’s swamp-y Glastonbury.
So, what exactly should you shove in your rucksack this year? If you’ll be making your festival pilgrimage soon, we’ve created the ultimate head-to-toe shopping guide full of updated, fresh styles for the forthcoming music-imbibing months. And with these pieces, you definitely won’t look like a festival cliché. See all of our picks below.
Cara Delevingne prepared to get a little muddy as she swapped her red carpet heels for wellies at Glastonbury.
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Yes, even celebs wear practical clothing to festivals. Stars, they're just like us.
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Jack O'Connell transform streetwear into festival attire.
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If you still need proof that practical festival dressing can be chic, look no further than Alexa Chung to show you how it's done.
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A festival wouldn't be complete without a spot of rain, but don't let it dampen your spirit— stay totally dry with this versatile, waterproof coat.
Serious question: Why would you wear anything but these ultra-moveable pants while you're dancing all night?
No, you don't need a lace romper to have a good time at a festival. All you need is some great friends and a go-with-everything hoodie. And we've found the hoodie for you. You're on your own for the friends.
In case you haven't noticed, the tracksuit is having a serious moment right now. Wear this full-on Adidas ensemble for an effortlessly chic festival look.
Festivals have been compared to trench warfare— mud, sweat and tears— so make sure to guard your feet with these wellies.
The only thing we want cold at a festival is our beer. Keeping our bodies warm is crucial, and this jacket can be thrown over any type of outfit when the temperatures drop.
What do football players and festival goers have in common? Both are constantly moving on their feet. Wear this jersey-inspired tee for top festival performance.
You've been there as a kid— Mom tells you to bring a jacket, but you say you'll be fine. Then you get outside, and you're absolutely freezing.
Don't be a kid anymore. Bring a jacket to the festival. Trust us.
Our number one tip for festival dressing? Layering. Start with these easy tanks.
You don't need to rock cutoffs like everyone else— these joggers are much more chill. Plus, these trousers have big pockets to hold all of your daily essentials when you can't fathom lugging around a big 'ol purse.
Riddle us this: what's more comfortable than joggers? Nothing. So, even if you're dancing for 10+ hours or are bloated from all alcohol you inevitably consumed, these Fila joggers will rally. Their elastic waistband is guaranteed to be your bestfriend.
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