Ever since Hailey Bieber’s husband delivered the show of a lifetime at Coachella in April, I’ve had one thing on my mind: festival dressing. Sure, Glastonbury may be sitting this year out for its customary fallow year (meaning a wardrobe-inspiring sighting of Alexa Chung is officially off the cards), but this doesn’t mean festival season is over altogether. Primavera came and went, bringing plenty of enviable outfit inspo, and with All Points East, BST, Isle of Wight, Reading & Leeds, Download, and Creamfields quickly approaching, nailing exactly what to wear is a must.
Luckily for us, fashion is firmly in its maximalist-era. Be it vibrant colour clashes with football tees or bohemian blouses styled with a cut-off shorts, the trends that dominated the spring/summer runways are not too far from what we’ve already been seeing on the streets of London, Paris and New York—or the festival grounds themselves .
If we’re honest, seeking out inspiration is great, but we need to be realistic when looking for practical festival clothes. As much as the mood this season is expressive and fun-loving, they must also fit for the British summer. This means sturdy footwear, easily concealed rain jackets, and capacious bags (to secrete our portable chargers). Outside of that, have fun! Any day that brings together great food, good friends and exceptional music is one worth making the most of. So, if you’re heading to any of the previously stated, I’ve screenshotted the style of some of the coolest fashion people about, bringing you 5 great festival looks worth replicating this summer. These are some worth saving for later.
5 Festival Outfits Worth Seeing Ahead of This Summer:
1. Denim Short + Flannel Shirt + Biker Boots
Style Notes: As fashion continues its love affair with indie-sleaze and bohemian dressing, festival style has naturally adopted the two. Take Ruby Lyn’s Primavera look for example. The lace-trim blouse and oversized flannel shirt channel the same carefree spirit Kate Moss embodied at Glastonbury circa 2002, whilst the cut-off shorts and chunky biker boots keep it rooted in modern festival dressing. This effortlessly nostalgic look is one worth recreating for milder festival days that need good footwear.
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Hunter Shirt – Ivory Olive Teal