Festival fever... The summer festival guide

Now we are in March, I know where has the time gone? The summer seems also nearer and so I think that is it actually ok to start thinking summer plans. Well I have just brought festival tickets so why not? Buying festival tickets for a fashion student means another thing… festival wardrobe! If you didn’t need an excuse to buy more clothes here is it.

First of all wellies, mud is a given at festivals. Some classic Hunter wellies are perfect for the fashion conscious or a bright, printed pair go well with the other festival favourite a pair of shorts. May a Primark stop first a buy a cheap pair of plimsoles to wear aswell if you don’t fancy you wellies if you ruin them (which at most festivals you are highly likely to) just throw them away!

For the day think fashionable, but sensible it may be hot and you may be dancing a lot so you will still need to be comfortable. This little striped number below that nips in at the waist and flairs out is from New Look and a bargain at £22.99. If it rains chuck on a little light rain jack and if you get a chilly a chunky knit both are handy to have (prepare for all weathers).

Another classic outfit is shorts and a little top. I have worn playsuits in the past which are lovely until it comes to needing the toilet where they become a bit of a pain. However I love this pair of mint hotpants from Topshop. Pastels are the key trend of 2012’s summer and mixed with a loose white top with a black bandeau bra underneath it and a great summer tan to emphasis the light colours will look amazing. You could take sweet to the max if you wanted with the Miss Selfridge top (image below the shorts) that had the cartoon character Mickey Mouse on the front and a tie-up detail to the vest.

As I’ve already said at nights and late into the evenings it may be summer but the temperature really drops so take a chunky knitwear cardigan with you. One like this Topshop one is perfect as it is neutral colours it will go with all your festival outfits which means less for you to carry in.

Don’t forget lots of baby wipes, hand gel, dry shampoo, a distinctive tent (the amount of times you will get lost looking for your tent is unbelievable) and maybe a little UV paint; it’s always fun! Also a big bag for your stuff but remember what you pack you have to carry in and plus a tent and sleeping bag it may be a heavy trek to camp. Enjoy!!!

Images courtesy of newlook.com, topshop.com and missselfridge.com.