Festival Survival Guide - Outfit Ideas & Tips

If there’s one thing we Brits love (other than weather chat) it’s a good festival. It’s in our DNA. But with so many festivals on offer and sooo many things to consider – the festival outfit, porta-loo protocol and how to make camping bearable (difficult but possible) – it can be overwhelming. We know how to survive a festival so here's some festival ideas to guide you through everything you need to have an unforgettable festival season.

What to pack for a festival

There are all kinds of festivals from kid-friendly family festivals and huge rock festivals to festivals overseas or on the beach. Even festivals in the snow or city-based day festivals. But what to take with you? How do you pack so you look presentable on day three of sleeping in a tent? Worry not, we have the essential rave outfits and festival tips to see you through days in a field or a night you won’t soon forget.

Day festival

If you’re going to a festival in your local city for one day of music and fun, then there are still some considerations to make. From making eyes at the drummer of a band or crowd-surfing in a mosh pit (it could happen), make sure you’re prepared – without having to spend more than the price of your festival ticket on the kit.

Your hero item: a reusable water bottle

Sorry to sound like a parent here, but you need to stay hydrated. When you’re throwing shapes out on the dancefloor or next to the main stage, you’re going to want to have water on hand. Save your pennies (and the environment) by eschewing one-use plastic bottled water, and refill your own stylish water vessel.

Your festival checklist

How many of these do you have already? If you check off more than 9 you’re a festival VIP. Less than 5… better get shopping.