Which festival style tribe are you?
Festival-goers tend to fall into distinct camps, style-wise - but which one best describes your look? Read on for our guide to the festival style tribes to watch out for in the fields this summer...
WennSo Cal Cutie
You are: Ok, so you’ve never actually been to Coachella, but if you could afford the plane ticket/could drive a camper van, you would, amiright? The Palm Springs desert (by way of Surrey, where you’re actually from) is basically your spiritual home – and you’re endlessly poring over the star’s Instagram feeds for festival style ideas. Kate Bosworth (should be) your homegirl.
Festival of Choice: You’ll dress like you’re going to Coachella. You’re actually going to V Festival and T In The Park.
Celeb Style Icon: Anyone who thinks fringing, maxi skirts and crochet are a way of life. So Vanessa Hudgens.
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Must pack item: A floral garland – who says they’re OTT?
Most likely to say: “I don’t care what anyone says, Vanessa Hudgens looked ah-ma-zing at Coachella.”
Where you’ll find me: Scrabbling in the mud when my hippy California threads get caught on a tent pole.
What's on my playlist: Gotye
Rex FeaturesCostume Queen
You are: You like going to festivals for one thing, and one thing only – dressing up like a madwoman in an array of crazy costumes. Yes, there’s the music, but where else would it be acceptable to wear something so wacky for days on end but the festival field? From a tinsel tutu to full body paint and a rainbow onesie – if it’s mental, you’ve worn it. Extra points if you make it in the Daily Mail’s festival coverage.
Festival of Choice: Bestival of course – except I’m wearing costumes THE WHOLE TIME
Celeb Style Icon: Karen O – you’re inspired by anything she wears on stage.
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Must pack item: Your oneise and/or an animal mask/rainbow wig – your case in your dressing up box.
Most likely to say: “This year I’ve made up my own dress code –underwater nymphs in space”
Where you’ll find me: Struggling in the portaloos to unzip my tiger suit.
On my playlist: Elton John – the Bestival headliner who isn’t afraid to wear OTT costumes.
Rex FeaturesGlamourpuss
You are: You hate mud, camping, and you’ll only wear wellies with a designer label attached. Yes, you’re the glamorous festival-goer who will probably be staying in a hotel or glamping – although if there’s not a plug socket for your gHds, you’re just not interested.
Festival of choice: V Festival – ideally inside the Louder Lounge because you can get your make-up done by MAC.
Celeb Style Icon: It used to be the TOWIE lot, but now it’s Milly from MIC – you just know she’ll look fabulous and with her fake tan intact.
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Must pack item: Studded wellies, denim cut-offs, a cut-out playsuit or perfectly ripped vest with a fringed leather jacket – oh and a mammoth case stuffed to the hilt with make-up and dry shampoo.
Most Likely to say: “Is that rain? My HAIR!”
Where you’ll find me: Getting my nails done in a pop-up nail art bar, or doing selfies with my BFF.
On my playlist: Beyonce, obvs.
Bigpicturesphoto.comOh So 90s
You are: You weren’t around for the first wave of 90s festivals and Britpop/rave culture happened when you were still at primary school, so this fashion revival suits you just fine. You can’t pick between grunge or 90s rave – so you’ll probably switch between the two for this festival season.
Festival of choice: Glasto would be ideal, but you’re more likely to be at Field Day, Latitude or Bestival (a bit easier to get tickets).
Celeb Style Icon: Courtney Love for 90s grunge, TLC for 90s street, Little Mix for their willingness to try any 90s trend going.
BIGOh So 90s
Must pack item: Dungarees and crop tops. Crazy floral jumpsuits, ideally vintage with ripped fishnets and DMs. Double denim. A check shirt or tie dye sweatshirt for when it’s cold.
Most Likely to Say: “Kelly Kapowski from Saved By The Bell is my REAL style icon”
Where you’ll find me: Dancing to 90s dance classics in my tent, or boasting at how easy dungarees are for festivals when faced with a Portaloo.
On my playlist: Groove is in the Heart
Getty ImagesThrift Shop Throwback
You are: You wish you were born in another fashion era, be it the 1970s with its flowing maxi-dresses and flares, or the 1950s with its polka dot printed high-waisted bikinis and full skirts. You were doing vintage WAY before your friends, and have an insider knowledge of every charity shop within a 50 mile radius.
Festival of choice: Slightly kooky festivals like Wilderness or Latitude – anywhere where ballroom dancing or screenings of old movies outdoors could be a possibility
Celeb Style icon: Dita Von Teese, Katy Perry, or Lana Del Rey.
Rex FeaturesThrift Shop Throwback
Must pack item: Depends on the era you’re chanelling – but MAC Ruby Woo lipstick is always in your vintage clutch
Most likely to say: “Can anyone help me find my beauty spot?”
Where you’ll find me: Browsing the pop-up vintage stall/trying to perfect your victory rolls using a handheld mirror
On my playlist: The Tootsie Rollers
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You are: You religiously follow street style blogs and plan your festival outfit with military precision -because basically, festivals are one long catwalk for you and you want to get noticed for your oh-so-unique festival look.
Festival of choice: Somewhere reassuringly hipster like Lovebox or Field Day
Celeb Style icon: Alexa Chung, Leigh Lezark, Solange Knowles and Pixie Geldof – fashion girls who always look at home on the festival scene.
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Must pack item: Floral dresses, floppy hats, mismatched prints, pinafore dresses, statement jewellery, brogues – if it’s on trend, you’re wearing it.
Most likely to say: “You want to take my picture? Oh ok, sure if you INSIST”
Where you’ll find me: Hanging around the backstage area – or anywhere you could be street style snapped.
On my playlist: Whatever band everyone’s talking about – at the moment you love that Daft Punk song and Haim because they have great style.
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You are: You live to dance.
Festival of choice: Well, Ibiza is your bag, but you still make time for festivals with a heavy dance music line-up. SouthWest Four, Field Day, Creamfields, Exit, Primavera, Sonar – as long as you can dance, you’re in.
Celeb Style icon: You don’t really follow celebs. Instead you look to the street in places like Ibiza for style ideas – normally an eclectic mash-up of bikinis, short shorts, super-short neon dresses, over-sized t-shirts and trainers – comfort is key when you’re dancing until 6am!
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Must pack item: Sunglasses – especially if you’re off to a warm weather festival abroad. Face paint.
Most likely to say: “Is it dawn yet?”
Where you’ll find me: On the dancefloor. Always.
On my playlist: EDM
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You are: You look effortlessly cool at festivals…because you actually care about the music more than what you wear.
Festival of choice: You have pretty eclectic tastes in music, so wherever the line-up is best. Glasto is your ultimate venue, just for the history…
Celeb Style icon: You’re WAY too music-obsessed to have one of these
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Must pack item: The festival programme on a laminated lanyard so you can fit in all the bands you want to see – and Shazam on your iPhone so you can discover new bands easily.
Most likely to say: “This vintage band t-shirt? Oh I got it off my Dad when he was a roadie”
Where you’ll find me: At the front of the crowd
On my playlist: The next big thing
