Festival fashion has become one of the hottest phrases around. Everyone seems to be going to spring and summer festivals these days, and enjoying the music, the outdoors and the fun. Even if you’re not planning on attending a festival or you’re a suburban mom, you can still embrace the festival style because really all it’s about is a sense of effortless, bohemian style.
Here are 7 essential tips you need to know to conquer festival fashion:
- When in doubt, add a hat. Hats are a must-have whether you’re actually attending a festival or just love the style. Choose something with a wide brim that will protect you from the sun and also look effortless and whimsical. Some of the best festival hats have a nice floppy brim and many of them are made from a woven, natural material so they’re lightweight and breathable.
- Nothing says festival quite like a crossbody bag. Crossbody bags are great not only from a style standpoint but also because they’re functional for everyday life. For a really cool look choose one that’s hand-made or embroidered—maybe even by sourcing a fair trade company offering imported wares from artisans around the world. If you’re not into the crossbody look, opt for a fun backpack instead. Choose a soft caramel colored leather or maybe something with a fun woven or embroidered print.
- One thing that many fashionable festival goers do is mix patterns. Mixing patterns may seem like a faux pas but in actuality it’s fashion forward right now and it shows you’re carefree and effortless in your style.
- If you’re looking for festival-ready footwear you have a couple of different options—you can go with the athletic sandal, the feminine lace-up gladiator style shoe or an ankle boot. Maybe you’ll opt for all three. What’s great about all three of these shoe options is their versatility and functionality, so they’ll extend well beyond the festival grounds.
- Tops that work well for festival-wear can include feminine, flowy blouses, or if you want to go with something even more casual opt for a muscle tee tank top, preferably with low arm cutouts. Put a bathing suit or a fun cropped top under it and you can shed layers if it gets too hot out.
- Layer your accessories. Festivals are a great time to experiment with lots of accessories in the form of earrings, bracelets, headwear, and rings—there are no rules here except the more the better. Bracelets are a particularly great place to layer up—mix different styles and textures for lots of visual interest.
- Mix materials—just like it’s a good idea to mix materials when it comes to your accessories, the same holds true for your clothes. Pair rich texture and fabrics like lace, denim and eyelet to create a whimsical, boho and festival-ready style.
Are you attending any festivals this spring and summer? If so, what are your surefire fashion tips?