Festival season is finally upon us! From the amazing sights of Tommorowland to the unmatched scale of Burning Man, festivals are a chance for people from all walks of life to escape into a world of creative expression. Whether you live for the thrill of seeing your favorite artists take to the stage or simply love to dive into all the creative activities festivals have to offer, this truly is the best time of year.

Festivals are also the perfect place to really express yourself through fashion! Nowhere will you see a more eclectic and vibrant array of outfits and costumes than at a festival. If you are unsure of how you can elevate your festival outfit to the next level, fear not! We are here to provide you with all the fashion tips you need to become festival ready!

UV Is King

Neon lights and intense laser shows are a huge part of any festival. They elevate a musical performance and turn a once mundane location into a magical wonderland. And there is no better way to make use of all these amazing lights than with a UV outfit.

Neon outfits are an amazing choice for any festival. They will quite literally glow under the lights. Pair them with some UV temporary tattoos or UV body paint to really stand out in the darkness!

Dungarees

When you are planning your festival outfit you need to consider function as well as fashion. The dancefloors can become extremely hot and you want an outfit that isn’t physically restrictive either. Dungarees are a fantastic festival staple that blends function with fashion amazingly well.

I highly recommend opting for a pair of dungarees with a zipped front pouch. This will allow you to store your valuables without the need for a fanny pack. They are also perfect for when you want to simply lounge around the festival getting food or chilling back at camp.

Festival Accessories

No festival outfit is complete without an assortment of amazing accessories to truly elevate it. We recommend avoiding any precious jewelry or items of sentimental value. It isn’t uncommon for accessories to become damaged or lost in the madness of a festival.

A stylish hand fan is an extremely practical and fashionable choice. Perfect for beating the heat mid-dance. Light up slap on wrist bracelets are a great choice for bringing a bit of extra glow to the dance floor. Or, if you really want to stand out, consider a pair of UV digital message glasses. These specs let you create custom images and messages to slide across your eyes.

Then you need to consider the more edible festival accessories. Either to give you a boost or to help you mellow out. I am a huge fan of THC gummies for festivals. They are perfect for helping you sleep at night. Lately I’ve been using these 5mg death star gummies that have been making the rounds and they are unbeatable! You might also want to look at getting some melatonin gummies if you want a proper night’s sleep.

Less Is More

The key to a good festival outfit is often about showing more skin. This is both for fashion purposes and practical ones. During the hot summer months you ensure you don’t overheat during the festival. So any outfits with good ventilation or that show a lot of skin are ideal.

Mandala themed light jackets and baggy shorts are a great option for any festival. They will blend in well with the vibrant themes of a festival. If you want to go shirtless during the festival, as we said above, you could opt for body paint or temporary tattoos. Feather shoulder capes are also a fun way to turn a shirtless look into a full outfit.

Practical Shoes

While fashion does play a huge part in the festival scene there is one area you will likely want to avoid focusing too much on its fashion aspects. And that is your shoes. Festivals aren’t immune from a sudden turn of weather. Especially if you’re in the UK. So you need to ensure your shoes are practical and comfortable.

We recommend having a look on websites like Vinted to find some old sneakers or boots. There are hundreds of fashionable, yet functional options out there. Your shoes will get dirty and damaged during a festival. So try to avoid wearing expensive shoes that you would be sad to lose.