What to wear to a festival
What kind of outfit do you think you’ll wear when you go to a festival?
If it’s summer, you’ll want to be fully prepared for the heat, but since it’s a special occasion, you also want to dress stylishly and show your personal flair, right?
In this article, we introduce festival outfits from a variety of angles.
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Recommended festival outfits (1–10)
Hair styling with a bandana
When you’re heading to a festival, your hairstyle is just as important, right? Many women want a look that’s not only fashionable but also unique and stylish.
Here’s a hair arrangement using a bandana that’s perfect for women with long hair.
Match a cute bandana to your outfit and style your hair in a fun, fashionable way!
cosplay
At festivals where artists with distinctive looks perform, it’s common to see their fans cosplaying the artists’ outfits.
For well-known examples, Slipknot masks are sold commercially, and wearing a wolf mask like MAN WITH A MISSION is a great option too.
Also, for some reason, there are people dressed in animal costumes like horses or pandas (lol).
work shirt
Work shirts, which became popular as fashion items in skater culture.
Recently, some bands have started selling them as merch, following T-shirts and hoodies.
They’re great to have on hand as a light layer for cool evenings—perfect when it’s not quite chilly enough for a hoodie.
1. Recommended festival outfits (11–20)
Gyaru-style festival fashion coord
At festivals, many girls feel like trying bolder outfits that show a bit more skin than their everyday clothes.
Let’s enjoy summer festivals with feminine festival fashion.
Especially at EDM festivals, incorporating swimwear into your outfit is also recommended.
Vintage outfit styled with a polo shirt
For summer festival fashion, casual styles like T-shirts and tank tops are common, but for those who want to attend in a slightly dressier look, polo shirt outfits are recommended.
They come in a wide range of colors, and you can have fun layering them and coordinating with pants or skirts.
Adult-style festival fashion
Many people might associate summer festival fashion with flashy colors and lots of skin, but we also recommend joining the fest in a slightly more grown-up style.
Opting for calm color palettes like Bordeaux and black will give you a sophisticated, mature look.
Handy festival items to have! (1–10)
waist bag
Even if you want to travel light, you’ll still need to carry money to buy food and merchandise.
But keeping it in your pocket can be risky.
That’s where a waist bag comes in handy.
A small waist bag won’t get in the way, and if you sling it over your shoulder so it sits in front of your body, you can keep it secure.
Sacoche bags are also trendy and often sold as band merchandise, so they’re a great option too.