The Festival season is in its prime during the summer, and is the birthplace of many summer fashion trends. Coachella launched the first round of trends, but some items, no matter the year, always seem to fit perfectly into the festival category.
You have to decide what kind of look you want: comfortable, bohemian, desert chic, or even punk rock. There are many different looks to go for, which might change year by year, but these 10 festival fashion essentials can be pulled time and time again to ensure you are comfortable and looking stylish.
As festivals are usually multiple days, make sure to pack these essentials for creating different looks, looking stylish and above all, having fun.
10 Stylish Fanny Pack
If a music festival wasn't your sign to buy a stylish fanny pack, then let this season be your influence. Fancy fanny packs are officially back in style, not just for function. Now for a festival, if you want to dig out that old-fashioned fanny pack made of cloth, go right ahead no one is going to judge you.
But if you were looking for an excuse to upgrade anyway, this is the perfect opportunity. Get something pleather or that has plush detailing. It can be as big as a purse, or as little as a wallet, as long as it fits your essentials.
9 Comfortable Shoes
Festivals involve a lot of walking, and usually walking through the dirt. While it might be tempting to wear your new white cowgirl boots, only do it if they are easy to clean and super comfortable.
Many people opt for combat, or darker-toned cowgirl boots, for the sake of easy cleaning later on. You can also wear your favorite reliable sneakers if those are easier for dancing in and less likely to give you a blister. This is one aspect of the outfit where comfort should come first.
8 Light Scarf Or Bandana
One thing many festival-goers skimp out on is having a bandana or small scarf that they can tie around their face when walking. Leaving a festival most people complain about breathing in too much dirt.
Avoid that by remembering a banana, and you can use it either as a headband or neck scarf when you aren't walking. It is one of the many uses of a pocket scarf.
7 Floppy Hat
Don't underestimate the heat of the sun, not having a hat is a mistake and you will regret it later. You might feel hot, and end up squinting a lot. Bring your own shade with a floppy hat. The keyword is floppy, when you don't want to wear it you can stick it in your bag.
Bucket hats are especially popular for this reason.
6 Athleisure Mini-Skort
Ultra mini-skirts are all-the-rage, but functionally they are not good for festivals when you think about it. Trying to sit down all the time and having nothing to support you? No thanks.
An athleisure skort is a perfect solution, all the cuteness of a mini-skirt with the comfort of shorts. There is no better item for a festival. You can even get a matching trendy sports bra, such as a one-shoulder or halter, and you have a completely comfy and cute outfit.
5 Halter Top
For some reason, halter tops seem to be the official top of music festivals. One hypothesis is, that you don't need to wear a bra. No fixating on if your bra is showing or needing to consider wearing one when a halter top has got you covered.
From crochet halters to satin and even wrap halters, you have a lot of options. Plus it makes the perfect outfit to go with your athleisure skort.
4 Sun Glasses
Similar to the hat, sunglasses are an easy item that you can carry with you and block some of the suns during the day. Sure, at night you have to carry it, but if there are a lot of lights it could still be useful.
Trust, this is not an item you want to leave at home because later you don't want to carry it.
3 A Sheer Layer
During the day festivals can get pretty hot in the blistering sun, but at night it can get a little chilly. Have something light to put on when the temperature drops, a popular accessory is a sheer layer. This is fun because it still shows off your outfit while still keeping you warm.
Other light layer options include a crochet shawl or even a long-sleeved button-down shirt.
2 Two-Piece Set
Not sure what to wear? Make it easy with a simple two-piece set. They are trendy, and you can find them in all styles depending on what you are going for. Shorts might be a little more comfortable, but embrace skirts if that is your preference.
From bra tops to halters and tube tops, there are many ways to match the bottom and top together.
1 Crochet
Crochet is one of those fabric textures that will always be welcomed during the festival season. Something about that 70s vibe comes back a year and a year again. From a crochet layer, top, skirt, and even pants, find a way to sneak the texture into your festival weekend outfits.
