What to Wear to a Festival Last Minute

Yes, last minute festival attendance is a thing. It might seem a bit late in the season to be discussing festival outfits, but it just so happens there is still a good couple of months to go. It is after all the summer of freedom, and in the spirit of freewheeling one might just end up with last minute festival tickets. If like me, you have done exactly this, don’t panic. I have panicked for you. And it turns out we probably have everything we need to wear to a festival last minute hidden in the depths of our very own wardrobes. Given the terror of potentially sleeping outside, nothing but a slip of fabric between yourself and the elements, you certainly don’t need the stress of complex outfit planning on top.

The last time I attended a festival for more than one day, shiny leggings and painting your face with neon swirls were considered the height of festival sophistication. Now we exist within the dual blessing and curse of a far more sophisticated social media presence, research and inspiration on what to wear to a festival is rampant. Of course in the true spirit of festivalling, anything goes. But given the sheer amount of photo documentation these days, you might want to make ti count.

Whilst wearing your best best to a festival can be high risk, you can still look low-key cute AF. So in the name of festival outfit research, here are 9, yes 9, festival-style mood boards to inspire your own last-minute festival packing, leaving you more time for fun. Here’s to a few days of (mild) hedonism and adventure.

What to Wear to a Festival Last Minute: Bright & Breezy

A coordinated shirt and shorts set, in all their beautiful variations, is the easiest way to get dressed for the heat this summer. Hopefully you have something a little on the lairier side that says “festival ready”, such as this Kai Collective set. In which case, mix and match away with your existing wardrobe staples and add your trekking sandals for a ready for action finish.

Image depicting a bright and breezy shirt & shorts set festival look, including black triangle bikini, white tank top, Prada water bottle, kai collective printed shirt & shorts set, coloured sunglasses, black mini dress, gold chain necklace, Loewe bracelet raffia shoulder bag, Teva universal midform sandals, cos white tank top.

SIR Roy Balconette Bikini Top, Kai Collective Maha Short Sleeve Printed Shirt, Kai Collective Maha Printed Short, & Other Stories Square Neck Mini Dress, Celine Eyewear Cat Eye Sunglasses, Missoma Aegis Chain Necklace, Loewe Paula’s Ibiza Bracelet raffia Shoulder Bag, Prada Triangle Logo-Plaque, Stainless-Steel Flask, Teva Original Universal Midform Sandals, COS White Cotton Tank Top

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What to Wear to a Festival Last Minute: The Classics

Channel Alexa (channelling 60s it girls) and pull your classic Breton stripes, dark denim and leopard together for a major “I’m with the band” moment. Add a patent bucket hat and classic sunglasses, and you will be equal amounts mysterious, chic and protected from both showers and sun. This is not just about looking good. Though you will.

image depicting an "i'm with the band" 60s inspired Alexa Chung style festival look, including vintage printed silk scarf, patent bucket hat, denim mini dress, Celine Triomphe sun glasses, Breton sweatshirt, lurex green ankle socks, Ganni rubber Chelsea boots, leopard print raincoat.

Vintage Givenchy Silk Scarf, Miu Miu Faux Leather Bucket Hat, & Other Stories Denim Shirt Mini Dress, Celine Eyewear Triomphe Oval Sunglasses, Arket Stripe Polo Shirt, & Other Stories Glitter Rib Ankle Socks, Ganni Rubber Ankle Boots, H&M Leopard Print Rain Coat

What to Wear to a Festival Last Minute: California Girl

if you want to bring a little wild west to your festival look, then mix cowboy boots and denim with silky separates to ensure you don’t look too capable of herding any livestock you may encounter. Cowboy boots are big news for AW22, plus they are just good sense in unpredictable terrain. Which I am guessing is why cowboys wear them, aside from the fact they are really fun.

Image depicting a Coachella inspired festival look, including a black mini slip dress, utility jacket, scarf top, white tank, printed relaxed shirt, levis 90s denim shorts, and reformation western cowboy boots.

Omnes Black Mini Slip Dress, H&M Cotton Twill Utility Jacket, Alohas Padlock Mini Hoop Earrings, Reformation Silk Scarf, COS White Tank Top, Alémais Cleo Printed Linen Shirt, Levis 90s 501 Shorts, Missoma Aegis Chain Necklace, Reformation Olive Western Boots

What to Wear to a Festival Last Minute: Get Up & Go

If you are attending one of these festivals where there are lovely, healthy activities to partake in and you are going to get involved, well done you. Add a bright bag, oversized shirt and slick jewellery to your sassiest workout wear and enjoy being wildly fit for purpose and stylish all at once. Sturdy sandals will have you covered for the festival tent-to-tent trek.

Image depicting get up and go active festival look, including green sweatshirt, all in one cut out bodysuit, oversized white shirt, hoop earrings, blue cos crossbody bag, Proenza Schouler patent track sole sandals, Loewe bucket hat.

H&M Green Sweat, Loewe Bucket Hat, Monki Ribbed Open-Back Jumpsuit, Arket Oversized Cotton Poplin Shirt, COS Small Chunky Hoop Earrings, COS Blue Leather Crossbody Bag, Proenza Schouler Patent Leather Sandals

What to Wear to a Festival Last Minute: Classic Rock & Roll

If you are really happy about the return of the leather jacket to the fashion fore, why not work a classic rock and roll look around it? Aside from looking the part, its is mildly (I repeat, mildly) shower proof. mix it up with some printed jeans or a vintage slip dress, and don’t forget a cute rain hat for actual shower protection and added mystery.

Image depicting rock and roll festival look, including printed jeans, rock t-shirt, white vest, printed dress, rain hat, leather jacket, Celine Triomphe sunglasses and saint Laurent ankle boots.

Reformation Mod High Rise Printed Jeans, Cos White Cotton Tank Top, Led Zeppelin Vintage Band T-Shirt, Vintage Daisy Print Midi Dress, Rains Boonie Hat, & Other Stories Leather Jacket, & Other Stories Chain link Ring, Celine Eyewear Triomphe Oval Sunglasses, Saint Laurent Leather Chelsea Boots

What to Wear to a Festival Last Minute: Dopamine Drop

If you’re an avid dopamine dresser, its time to bring out all your best brights. Mix and match with denim and raffia accessories to lighten it up and bring the sunshine, no matter what the weather.

Image depicting dopamine dressing bright festival look, including orange rib knit top, bright green rib midi dress, pink linen mini dress, Bottega Veneta sunglasses, gold hoops, coloured patterned head scarf, Gabriela Hearst woven sandals and levis 90s denim shorts.

NA-KD Orange Irregular Rib Top, NA-KD Green Slit Detail Dress, Bottega Veneta Eyewear Cat Eye Sunglasses, COS Small Chunky Hoop Earrings, Zara Printed Satin Scarf, Reformation Aubree Pink Linen Dress, Gabriela Hearst Braided Leather Flatform Sandals, Levis 90s 501 Shorts

What to Wear to a Festival Last Minute: Festival Fringe

Fringe, but make it fashion. Depending on what type of festival you are attending a fringe with high swooshability may not be the most sensible choice. but, what it lacks in practicality it makes up in and fun and it’s time to go all out. Just mix it up with a sensible sandal and a very serious looking utility jacket and you will look ready to take on the elements, as well as the dance floor.

Image depicting glam fringed festival look, including khaki utility jacket, staud glam fringed knit midi dress, Bottega Veneta sunglasses, white tank top, staud tommy beaded bag, silver metallic mini skirt and black alohas gladiator sandals

H&M Twill Utility Jacket, Staud Fringe Trim Dress, Bottega Veneta Eyewear Cat Eye Sunglasses, COS White Cotton Tank, Staud Tommy Beaded Shoulder Bag, H&M Silver Mini Skirt, Alohas Buckle Up Black Sandal

What to Wear to a Festival Last Minute: Trippy Times

If you got into fungi fashion this season (isn’t fashion fun), then your psychedelic swirls and tie dye can take a rest this festival season. let your new trippy prints take the stage and mix your mushrooms with cute Y2k inspired accessories and sugary sweet shades for the good kind of down the rabbit hole vibes.

Image depicting a trippy y2k festival look, including trippy printed white jeans, white vest, the row boots, chartreuse sheer knit, and pink Balenciaga le cagole bag.

Balenciaga Le Cagole XS Shoulder Bag, Zara Semi Sheer Textured Knit Top, Reserved Denim Trousers with Original Hand Drawn Print, COS White Cotton Tank Top, Missoma Pave Hex Huggies, The Row Zipped Leather Ankle Boots

What to Wear to a Festival Last Minute: Boho Reboot

Boho and festivals go hand in hand, and whether its scarf tops or tie dye, fashions latest 00s revival is awash with festival ready fodder. pick your player and mix with sleek jewellery and simple styling for a 2022 update. Or if the 2005 version is not too raw for you, go all in, gladiators and toe rings galore. If you are attending some sort of beach side festival, your crochet will pair perfectly with a bikini for seamless manoeuvring between beach and bar.

Image depicting boho SS22 festival look, including tie-dye, scarf tops, beaded bag, gladiator sandals, crochet top and skirt set, and boho jewellery.

Nanushka Scarf Top, Christopher Esber Crochet Mini Skirt, Christopher Esber Crochet Knit Crop Top, 16Arlington Tie Dye Effect Tank Top, Alohas Abeam White & Gold Ring, Alohas Abeam Black and Gold Ring, Alohas Chain Line Necklace, Reformation Silk Scarf, Marma Club Beaded Bag, Hunza G Green Xandra seersucker Bikini, Alohas Buckle Up Sandals, Maria Tash 18kt Gold Single Earring with Diamond, Amina Muaddi Shell Chain Anklet

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