Dos & Don'ts of Festival Fashion
With V, Reading and Leeds Festivals all just around the corner, we've rounded up a collection of this year's best-dressed celebrity festival goers - so you can be inspired how to brave the mud in serious style
Rex FeaturesLast day of the festival? Looking a bit worse for wear? DO fool everyone the A-list way: don your prettiest dress, scrape your hair back and pull on a pair of your hippest sunglasses, like Kate Hudson at Glastonbury back in June.
WennYour granddad might not be the most likely of style icons, but if it's good enough for Alexa, it's good enough for us: we loved the slouchy Lacoste grandpa shirt she wore with her denim cut-offs at Glastonbury this weekend. Major festival DO!
Rex FeaturesDON’T pile it all on, Jameela Jamil-style - that golden rule of style still applies on festival territory: always take off one accessory before you leave the, er, tent.
WennDO mix the old and the new á la Florence Welch, who channelled an authentically bohemian, hippy vibe at Glastonbury in this tiered cream dress with totally on trend touch in the form of these so-on-trend wedged booties.
WennDO opt for this summer's hippest cover-up - the army shirt - for your next festival. Make like Kate Moss at Glastonbury and match yours with cut-off shorts and battered up boots for instant cool factor.
Rex FeaturesWe’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, DO make like Sienna Miller and invest in a floppy straw sun hat. If the weather’s nice it’ll keep the rays out of your eyes, and if it’s not it’ll be an invaluable device for hiding three-day-old hair.
PA PhotosWhile we DON’T approve of Kate Nash’s playschool colour scheme, we DO think she gets it just right with her cropped top – it’s the best partner for a pair of high-waisted shorts this summer.
Rex FeaturesPlaysuits are great for festivals because 1) they DON’T take up much space in a bag and 2) they DO take all the stress out of choosing an outfit. We heart this utility chic version sported by Corinne Bailey Rae at Glastonbury.
WennA pair of Converse never goes out of fashion, so DO bag yourself a pair of these wardrobe staples like DJ Lauren Laverne – they’re the perfect answer to a day spent stamping around a dusty field.
WennYellow is one of this season's biggest colours - and we're not just talking clothes. DO dress up those tips with an über-cool sunshine shade of nail colour á la Jameela Jamil at Glastonbury.
PA PhotosDON'T forget that when it comes to festival dressing, practicality really does come first. Emma Watson's structured Louis Vuitton top and long leather boots might have screamed couture cool, but we can't imagine she was that comfortable in the nearly thirty degree heat at Glastonbury.
PA PhotosDO look to Kelly Osbourne and Pixie Geldof for grunge inspiration: try ripping the sleeves off old denim jackets, sporting body-con with long socks or lace bodysuits and band tees. Attitude-filled sunnies essential.
PA PhotosWe’re sorry Paloma Faith, but we just DON’T get it! Avant garde is one thing, but taking your outfit inspiration from a Christmas decoration is quite another.
Rex FeaturesUnless you’re partying it up in the desert like Paris and co. at Coachella this year, DON’T even think about trying to survive in just a bikini: Glastonbury, Reading and the like require somewhat more practical packing!
Rex FeaturesAre those heels we spy? We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: stilettos really are the biggest DON’T of a festival wardrobe, Rosario!
WENNAbstract prints, tie dye and digital graphics all rank highly on the GLAMOUR.COM style-o-meter right now, so we’re rating Kate Bosworth’s über-cool printed tee dress (accessorised with two slices of pizza) a big DO.
WennDO aim for eclecticism á la Mischa Barton at Coachella – throwing together ditsy prints, faux furs, denims and stacks of jewellery will instantly give you that bohemian Woodstock vibe. Don’t have the cash to splash on a whole new look? You’ll find everything you need in the local charity or vintage shop!
WENNOnly wear cream, white and nudes if you DON’T mind getting them muddy! Anne Hathaway might have been able to keep this vintage embroidered dress looking pristine in the A-list pen at this year’s Coachella, but us mere mortals probably won’t be so lucky.
WennThe bohemian setting of a festival is the perfect stage for this season’s underwear-as-outerwear trend, so while we DON’T reckon we’ll be rocking a look exactly like Dita’s, try channelling her with corset tops or cool bralets.
WennDO make this season’s trends work for your festival wardrobe: nudes and neons are both big looks for summer 2010, so combine them both et voilá, you have a festival get-up as cool as Katy Perry’s Louis Vuitton number.
WennDenim cut-offs are a timeless DO: make yours work for festival season with ample accessories, cool tees and eye-popping lippy á la Mischa Barton.
WennDON’T just stick to cagoules and parkas – switch it up Alexa-style this summer and wrap up as the sun goes down in an of-the-moment army shirt or jacket.
WennA floral tea dress is the core of many a gal’s field-ready wardrobe, but whatever you do, DON’T ruin its prettiness with badly chosen knitwear. Take note, Camilla Belle: baggy, oversized pieces look grungily cool, crochet styles belong in the 90s!
WennDO keep the sun off your face the retro way, with a cute straw hat á la Dita Von Teese at Coachella.
WennDO turn plenty of heads by rocking a directional new ‘do, like Agyness Deyn’s number one – or if you’re not brave enough to go for the chop, a Lily Allen-esque wig is just as cool and perfect for the hair commitment-phobe.
WennYou might be miles from the nearest high street, but DON’T forget the style commandments as soon as you set foot in a field. Rule number one: unless you’re still in school, crop tops with shorts is a combination best avoided – no matter how flat your abs!
WennFestival rookie? DON’T overstuff your bag with endless options – choose a few key versatile pieces instead! Kate Hudson’s mini skirt, vest and boots look cute and could easily be layered with leggings, hoodies and scarves when the sun goes down.
WennWhatever you do, DON’T take your festival look too seriously...make like the Queen of Fun Fashion Katy Perry and clash tribal prints, metallics and HOT make-up (check out those glittering nails!)
WENNMake sure you carry a cute but practical bag with you at all times – it’ll be invaluable for carrying your sunnies, water, wet wipes, compact, camera, phone, money....the list goes on. As for Paris’ Hilton’s snakeskin clutch? It’s a DON’T from us!
WENNDO find creative ways to hide three-day-old hair: Nicky Hilton’s slicked back Heidi hair braid is a great one!
Rex FeaturesDO make sure you pack your one festival essential: a pair of killer sunglasses like Estelle’s, naturally (even if it IS raining).
PA PhotosDO embrace the Americana trend this festival season by adding some stars and stripes to your short shorts á la Kesha. We love the way she completed her rock chick ensemble with a pair of lace-up ankle boots and a feather-trim T-shirt.
WennThere’s no better place to work the nu-rave trend than a festival, so DO be inspired by Whitney Port to rock 80s neons, graphic prints and tie-dyes for a clashing retro look.
PA PhotosDON’T forget to choose your festival footwear carefully: Coco’s equestrian style ankle boots might be practical, but they sure didn’t match her little denim shorts at Radio One’s Big Weekend!
PA PhotosBut on the other hand...DON'T attempt to navigate the muddy fields of England in 4-inch suede platforms - practicality rules, Marina Diamandis!
Rex FeaturesDenim micro shorts, a HUGE scarf and a slouchy leather bag: DO copy Kate's failsafe formula for festival dressing success!
PA PhotosDO take a pair of scissors to a vintage dress to give it a brand new lease of life, like Florence Welch, who scored double style points for her so-right-now round frame sunnies, too.
PA PhotosBabydoll dress + classic Barbour jacket + cute 'n' quirky boots = always a recipe for indie queen festival success, so DO make like Fearne and earn your spot in the VIP section (or at least look like you belong there!)
