How many times did we ask ourselves this question? I want to look cool and chic at the Festival, but not overdo it, I want to look like X, but I want to be myself .. Our
Gypset team prepared a short tutorial of immaculate festival style for you!
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Festival outfit |
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Kate Moss Boho chic |
So what are the essentials for the Festival? And what you should avoid? Here is the guide how to catch an eye of fashion bloggers and photographers at festivals.
1. Festival personality: Your style should be reflection of your own your personality. You can't fool people around. If you are a Glamour Queen, you should stay a Glamour Queen, but... with a festival touch.
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Vanessa Hudgens glamour festival look |
What we are trying to say here is that festival style don't have boundaries, you can be a Festival punk, a Festival Raver,
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Coachella body art |
or a Festival Snob..
2. Festival DON'Ts:What you can't be at a Festival is Herve Leger/Louboutin heels girl (nothing against Max Azria or Christian Louboutin at appropriate events)
- high heels
- bodycon revealing dresses
- everything in excess
3. Casual look: Try to look relaxed, like you didn't spend last 2 months preparing your outfits, it's not Halloween or Burning Man, where costumes are the essence (obviously you did spend at least couple of weeks on your outfits, but keep it for yourself). Loose fit and layers help a lot to create a casual look.
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Poppy Delevigne in festival outfit |
4. Accessorise! You should pay extra attention to accessorising, as it is a key factor in your look.
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Tribal boho accessorise |
Everything from bandanas to anklets will work.
Again, you should be careful with not overdoing as you have a chance to look like a tribal princess.
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Festival NO! |
Hats: Fedoras are the easiest option
Shades: Hippie or decorative sunglasses
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Perfect Coachella shades by EyeLove |
Headbands: get inspired by some ethnic styles
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Kate Moss in Boho headpiece |
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Coachella flower crowns |
Bags: fringed suede bags, tribal bags
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Feather and fringes bag by Carole Hook |
Fringes: Boho bags, shawls, ponchos, kimonos
Shoes: tassel boots or sandals, sneakers, espadrilles and wellies (depending on the weather)
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Crochet dress at Coachella |
Lace
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Lace dress at Coachella |
6. Folk - tribal - ethnic - gypsy - hippie - peasant. You should consider any of the above mentioned styles. It can be a piece of clothing:
or an accessorise
The same rule as with accessorises - don't go for a total ethnic or total tribal look. Save it for Burning Man
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Festival NO! |
7. Layers. I personally love shawls and believe it is the best accessorise, which can work in any situation. Put as a belt, or bandana or a dress or just as a shawl.
Read out tutorial how to wear a shawl at the Festival here:
http://www.gyp-set.com/2015/02/nine-ways-of-wearing-shawl.html
Other great idea is a gilet, leather or suede one with a fringe or folk vest.
8. A touch of vintage. Vintage and handmade items give you a great opportunity to be unique. It's not like you bought those harem pants for $14.99 at Asos (again, nothing against it) and surprised that every single person at Glastonbury wears them. If you invest some time in your look, you can find absolutely stunning pieces for the price of Asos. Try eBay and Etsy
With love,
Gypset