Day 1:
Because it was my first day, I wasn't too informed on how my outfit would affect me based on the weather. I knew I had to dress light because of the hot weather. The way I achieved this while still looking cute was by wearing my dress from Urban Outfitters that is extremely thin and loose, making it comfortable and perfect for a hot day. Because it's too short to wear to a festival that involves a lot of moving/jumping, I decided to make the dress a long top and wear my high waisted denim shorts under it. The shorts did get to be pretty hot near the end of the show, but they did prevent a lot of fashion mishaps. Finally, to find a pair of shoes that was comfortable enough to walk/stand in a lot and that would work with my outfit, I opted for my classic cut-out boots from Asos. Although they got to be pretty hot, they did save my feet from getting trampled when I ran through the Mastodon mosh pit to get up front for The Strokes (which, by the way, was completely worth it). My hair is down in this pictures, but it only took an hour of the heat for me to put my hair into a high pony. This mistake led me to wearing my hair up every day after this.
Day 2:
This day was definitely more minimal due to the issues I had with the heat on Friday. The best part of music festivals is that absolutely no one cares about your appearance -- pit stains, no bra, completely ruined hair, etc. This is because practically everyone looks like that, and the crowd really only cares about the music and experience. I still wanted to bring some sort of fashion to the fest, but in the most care-free way. I wore this extremely simple romper that is made of the lightest material, and it really did save me from the heat (at least a little more than yesterday). The fact that I didn't have to wear a bra with this (even though you can obviously tell) really did save me comfort wise. The only thing I had to worry about was getting burnt, but I made sure to bring a ton of sunscreen. The only issue with this romper was that the tie got to be a little loose in the back, but it didn't cause any major issues. Also, the material was so thin that you could see the places I sweat (if you could tell, I have a weird sweating issue. Probably TMI, but important for making fashion decisions!), but the best part was no one cared. When you're about to pass out during Neutral Milk Hotel because of dehydration, the people around you are going to give you water, not worry about your sweat stains. (Side note: some of the crowd was so nice!! Although the NMH crowd was crazy they were the kindest souls.) As for the shoes, I went for a less fashionable option than yesterday. Because my feet got so hot, I wore Chacos that I only wear for outdoorsy events. They were a good choice for comfort and for the weather, but my feet did get stepped on a few times by The Black Lips and Neutral Milk Hotel crowd. However, I would rather wear Tevas (which are definitely making its way into the fashion world) because the arches are not as intense, but also because some styles are actually really cute. I pulled my hair into a simple french braid to keep it out of my face, and when it got really hot, I wrapped the braid into a low bun. This style was just as effective in keeping the immense amount of hair I have off my body but to also add a unique look to the outfit.
And as for day three, I didn't even take a picture of the outfit because it was so simple and also because I was in a rush. After two days of trying, I decided to still try but to take it down a few notches by just wearing my high waisted denim shorts I wore on Friday with a bathing suit top that looks like a small crop top (it went all the way up to my collar bones). This was probably the best choice I made all weekend because the bathing suit is water resistant (no sweat stains!) and it was the least amount of clothing I had to worry about. My only regret is that I forgot to put sunscreen on that morning, and the results are not pretty.
As for the festival, it was probably the best weekend that I've had in an extremely long time. I was able to see three of my favorite bands (The Strokes, Neutral Milk Hotel, and TV on the Radio) up front in the span of three days, and I was able to be front row for other shows like Tame Impala, Best Coast, Wilco, and Mac Demarco. I completely lost my voice and I am so sleep deprived, but it was so worth it because next to fashion, music is probably my next biggest passion. That's what I love about festivals -- it's an opportunity to combine my two passions.
In summary, each show/festival will depend on the conditions. With an indie festival like this, most people won't care about the little things that could alter your appearance in a negative way. Dress light and simple, but add a touch of cool to create unique looks that everyone at the festival will compliment you on. Wear shoes that will get you through seven hours of waiting at the same stage, but that will also get you to other stages when the lineup doesn't work out perfectly. The biggest priority is the music, but for some (like me!), fashion comes to be a close second. By this weekend, I figured out that it is possible to fit all of these conditions while also dressing in a a fashionable sense.
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