Summer Festival Fashion!

As an (almost) every-genre music and concert enthusiast, I thought I'd post some pieces that I'd wear to this spring/summer's hottest music festivals. From this month's Coachella in Indio, California to Lollapalooza in Chicago to Bonaroo in Tennessee, even to international festivals such as Glastonbury in Somerset, England, music events and festivals are fantastic opportunities to not only explore new artists and musicians, but also funky fashion!

Poncho/sweater mini dress--Free People

Maxi dress--American Apparel

Nylon "Figure Skater" dress--American Apparel

Denim shorts--Urban Outfitters

Shorts--Urban Outfitters

Shorts--Urban Outfitters

Sleeveless shirt/denim vest--Urban Outfitters, Urban Renewal

Crop top--Free People

Purse--Urban Outfitters

Purse/satchel--Urban Outfitters

Festival-goer at last year's Glastonbury Festival in England

I think it's interesting that in today's music festivals, especially electronic music festivals such as Ultra in Miami or Electric Zoo in New York, the fashion is reminiscent of that of festival goers in the 1960s and 1970s-- Woodstock and the Hippie counterculture. Bohemian fabrics mixed with florals and sometimes fluorescent/neon coloured crop tops with denim are popular among today's festival attendees. Fun-coloured sunglasses and a practical purse/handbag are also necessary accessories. Concerning footwear, it depends on the festival. For most American festivals that take place in the summer, sandals that actually strap (i.e. not flip flops) usually suffice but I would suggest a cute pair of ankle boots, despite the heat, to better protect your feet from being stepped on. At Glastonbury, it is more common to see people wearing Wellington boots (or, rainboots) due to potentially wet weather and/or grounds.

While I haven't bought tickets to any festivals yet, I am hoping to go to at least one summer concert this year!!! And when and if I do, I will be sure to check out the fashion.

Nicola