Festivals are a great way to connect – be it with the environment, other people or your inner self. When you’re out in the great outdoors, you tap into a different lifestyle from the one you’re used to at home and you get to experience nature in its finest – and it’s rawest – form.
For those of you who are unused to the circumstances, we’ve curated a handy checklist of outdoor or music festival must-haves and what to pack in anticipation for the big event.
1. Protection first
Before covering yourself in glitter, it would be in your best interests to apply some sunscreen before heading out. As we find ourselves firmly in the heart of summer, you’ll run the risk of getting severely sunburnt if you don’t.
On that note, you might also want to invest in an inexpensive pair of sunglasses too. Because you’ll be dancing in the sun all day long, you’ll want to keep your eyes protected from the harmful rays – and it wouldn’t also hurt to look cute while shaking your thing on the festival ground.
2. Comfortable shoes go a long way – literally
Keeping comfortable is key. Festivals will test your limits and try your stamina, so you’ll need all the help you can get to stay on your feet. Luckily for you, we have a wide selection of comfortable – yet stylish – shoes to rock while rocking out. Pro tip: Select a pair that you don’t mind getting soiled over the weekend.
3. Outfit Goals
Festivals and tiny shorts go together like Starsky and Hutch. Because it’s too hot to wear anything else, you absolutely have to have at least two pairs packed. They’re easy to style, they flatter your curves and they come in different lengths and styles to suit your taste.
Dresses and playsuits are the obvious alternative to the above. Should you feel like channelling your girly side, we have a wide selection to pique your interest. Pull off a maxi dress with ankle boots or opt for a printed playsuit for cool comfort on the dancefloor.
Though the days are long and hot, don’t take for granted that the nights can be equally as cold. Opt for a jacket or hoodie to keep you snug during the evenings. We love parkas and denim, but there’s no harm in wearing your trusty fleece or leather either.
4. Details, darling!
Unleash your inner creative spirit and opt for some over-the-top accessories to round out your outfit. Festivals are where wild things run free, so it’s only fitting that you come kitted out to the nines with whacky headgear, sparkly accessories and trendy hats and caps.
5. Hygiene Please!
Last, but not least, stock up on wipes – All of the wipes ever!!! It’s the outdoors; you’re going to get dirty, it’s inevitable. Wipes offer a quick refresher and can be used for multiple purposes. Please note, they are not a substitute for actual washing.
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