With Hackney Weekend and the Isle of white festival kicking off festival season this very weekend I thought we needed to discuss appropriate festival necessities. From top to bottom... What really is advisable? Without beloved Glastonbury Festival being on this year, we can potentially expect a decrease in the stereotypical hippy style and a possible increase in new festival fashions.
Hopefully everyone knows that the staple festival piece is the WELLY. Wellies are a life saver and a definite necessity. Turning up without wellies is like going to the gym without your ipod or having a mojito without mint... just an absolute nightmare. If you're a festival regular and can afford it then I highly recommend you to invest in a pair of plain black, sturdy Hunters. They are assured to not let you down. Something slightly more edgy and cost-concious I found from an unlikely source, Topshop. The 'Davidson Biker Welly' has a thick rubber sole and buckle side detail which brings a subtle coolness to the average black welly without being too pretentious:
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| http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=3843255&langId=-1&categoryId=&searchTerm=welly&pageSize=20 |
The British festivals are almost guarenteed to be cold majority of the time. I would reccomend all to bring a variety of thin and thick jumpers to layer. Ideally, head to Portabello market and stock up on cashmere jumpers, which come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be found for no more than £10.. bargain! A comfy, checkered shirt is also very practical as they can be conveniently and comfortably wrapped around the waste as well as looking great on! Go for a big, slouchy size to be able to wear over jumpers or on its own. Below are a few pictures I found of my friends and I in our checkered shirts:
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| Me (left) and my friend Claire (right) at Reading'09 |
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| Olympia above left and below rocking her checkered shirt at Glasto'11 |
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My final piece of advice is a bumbag. This accessorie can also comes under the name of fanny pack, Buffalo pouch, hip sack, waist bag, belly bag and belt pack... All interesting names.
Anyway, the practicality of this bag is undeniable. You can fit all your essentials in them, as well as being able to crazy dance all weekend long without noticing it and with every staying in one piece. This is guarenteed. This is also a chance to experiment. You could go with a funky old school flourescent-coloured one... to a petite, chic, leather one... to a shitty little camping one... They all work! My favourite this season is definitely the suede hip belt that i found on an Australian website. With 3 pouches it could easily be mistaken for a statement belt. Perfect on top of your ragged levi shorts.
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| http://www.happycow.com.au/suede-hip-belt-fashionable-leather-ecofriendly.html |
To complete your outfit i suggest you stock up on fun accessories and make up to complete your unique look. Try to stay away from the high street stores if possible as you dont really want to be seen wearing the same festival gear as most people, as well as the stereotypical festival gear such as flower headbands. Try charity shops and markets to find your statement and unique pieces. I really feel like festivals are a place you're allowed to be extremely experimental and almost get away with anything, so make the most of it!
Please send in any pictures of you looking great at a festival and i'll be sure to put them up on here. (jessicamaxey@live.co.uk),
jessica XX
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