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<\/div>\nFestival season is officially here, and although Glastonbury\u2019s fallow year left a gap in the calendar, there are plenty of other events on the horizon.<\/p>\n
Anyone who\u2019s been to a festival will know the level of outfit preparation it takes beforehand \u2013 often in response to extreme and unpredictable weather that can swing from torrential rain to heat waves and dust storms.<\/p>\n
Then there\u2019s the walking: depending on the festival, 30,000 steps a day isn\u2019t unheard of, so practicality tends to come first, especially when it comes to footwear. Lightweight, comfortable shoes are the obvious starting point, with blister Band-Aids on hand as a precaution.<\/p>\n
For bags, fanny packs and crossbody styles are popular choices. They\u2019re secure, easy to wear all day, and most come in wipeable fabrics that hold up well after a dusty weekend. A waterproof layer also comes in handy if conditions turn \u2013 or a clear disposable poncho, if you\u2019re committed to showing off your festival fit.<\/p>\n
After the practical considerations comes the more subjective part: what to actually wear.<\/p>\n Festival dressing has always sat somewhere between practicality and self-expression, blending boho, disco, Western, athletic, and grunge influences. But there\u2019s been a shift in recent years toward pieces that feel less like \u2018festival outfits\u2019 and more like things that belong in everyday rotation.<\/p>\n Lale Boz, It Girl and founder of Normal New York and the Not-A-Normal Show \u2013 a retail and experiential platform known for its curated designer and vintage marketplaces \u2014 sees this shift clearly through the designers and collectors she works with.<\/p>\n \u201cI think festival style is becoming much more elevated and personal,\u201d she says. \u201cRather than dressing in a costume for the occasion, people are choosing pieces they would genuinely wear beyond the festival itself.\u201d<\/p>\n She advises looking inwards and away from the influence of wider trends. \u201cThe festival looks I remember most are never the most trend-driven. They\u2019re the ones that feel personal, effortless, and reflective of the person wearing them.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWhat excites me most right now is seeing people mix independent designers with vintage finds and heirloom accessories,\u201d she says. This often comes through in how different references are layered together \u2013 vintage pieces, independent designers, and heirloom items that don\u2019t necessarily belong to the same category but work together anyway. \u201cThe best festival outfits feel collected over time rather than purchased for a single occasion.\u201d<\/p>\n Her own approach reflects that. Rather than building a complete outfit concept, she starts with one piece and lets everything else fall into place around it. \u201cFor me, that might be a vintage slip dress, a beautifully tailored jacket, or an incredible pair of vintage boots. Festivals involve long days, so comfort matters just as much as style.\u201d<\/p>\n From there, the priority is ease \u2013 pieces that work across the entire day without needing to be reconsidered. \u201cI gravitate toward pieces that feel effortless, photograph beautifully, and transition easily from day into evening,\u201d she says. \u201cA great pair of sunglasses, layered jewelry, and well-worn leather boots are probably the items I would reach for.\u201d<\/p>\n For those looking for a statement piece to build around, Boz recommends seeking out designers with a strong point of view. \u201cDesigners like Paris Montes and Call Me Masha create expressive and memorable pieces from deadstock designer fabrics.\u201d<\/p>\n And for vintage pieces, she points to curated collections from dealers like The Jennie Walker Archive, Lulu\u2019s Vintage Lovelies, and Valhalla Vintage, which offer \u201cthe kind of individuality that makes a festival look stand out.\u201d<\/p>\n As for the looks set to dominate the festival circuit this summer, Boz predicts a continued play on contrast. \u201cI\u2019m seeing many soft romantic elements \u2013 lace, sheer layers, antique-inspired details \u2013 mixed with tougher pieces like leather boots or oversized jackets. There\u2019s also a return to beautiful accessories: statement jewelry, vintage belts, scarves, and bags that make an outfit feel unique without trying too hard.\u201d<\/p>\n Overall, she cites individuality as the defining trend of the season. \u201cPeople are styling pieces in ways that feel authentic to them rather than following a specific festival formula.\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This season, individuality, independent designers, and vintage finds take center stage.\u00a0 Festival season is officially here, and although Glastonbury\u2019s fallow year left a gap in the calendar, there are plenty of other events on the horizon. 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Buck the trend<\/h2>\n
Choose comfort, as well as style<\/h2>\n
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Look to vintage dealers<\/h2>\n