When attending an outdoor music festival, many people wear interesting outfits that they don’t wear at any other time of the year. The classic look we often think of involves denim shorts, wellies, glitter, and lots of floral hair accessories, but each year has its own trends too.
Taken together, festival outfits would look strange almost anywhere else. However, the individual elements that comprise them can be included in everyday outfits with ease, and this is a great way to keep those fun festival vibes going once the summer is over.
Slip dresses
Music lovers at festivals like Glastonbury and Coachella this year opted for comfort over classic festival outfits. A result of this is that there were plenty of slip dresses to be seen. While at festivals these practical garments are often seen paired with waxed jackets and boots, they are extremely versatile and can look equally as good with heels or trainers, at a summer wedding or on the high street.
Checks
Tartan, flannel, gingham and other checked fabrics have long been festival favourites and they were back again this year. These were as popular among the performers as they were among the guests, so how can you make these patterns work as part of an everyday ensemble?
The key is balance. You don’t want to create a pattern overload so it is best to stick with a single piece with a bold pattern and keep everything else a solid neutral colour.
Leopard print
Leopard prints are hardly new, but they are most certainly in fashion this year. Festival-goers opted to go all in on this trend, with many wearing all-leopard ensembles. Others opted for large items like trousers, gilets and jackets in leopard print.
You can of course limit the print to just accessories like scarves. Some other ways to make the look more subtle and stylish are to opt for cool-toned prints, avoid frills, and pair it with something a little more interesting than plain black.
Cowboy boots
Between Taylor Swift and Beyonce it is hard to say who is responsible for this one, but all we know is that cowboy boots are definitely in. Plenty of other stars have been spotted wearing them at festivals, where leather boots are a practical solution to the mud and dust all around.
However, these boots also go well with everything from mini dresses to maxi skirts, and they can even help you keep warm in the winter.
Leather jackets
These waterproof wonders work with literally every outfit. Just throw them on top and, unless it is winter and absolutely freezing, you’re good to go. Music lovers favoured the oversized look this year, but for everyday wear, you might opt for something a little more trim.
That’s it, folks – five festival fashion trends you can easily adapt for everyday use. Whether you are trying to subtly keep the party going until next summer or you just love the festival look, these are the styles that you need to know.
