What to Wear to a Festival in 2024? 10 Enduring Festival Fashion Trends To Consider…

Festival fashion might be a term that conjures images we don’t want to recreate. Of glitter, fringing, kaftans and headbands. But then, what to wear to a festival in 2024? The best festival outfits, and those iconic looks that still endure (think classic Glastonbury Kate or Alexa looks that haven’t left the festival fashion inspo moodboards since they were worn…) are those that you would wear on any other day. Plus a few select, practical, festival ready accessories of course. So this summer, as per any other, a bit of choice crochet, denim, and trending prints wouldn’t go amiss. Paired perhaps with your favourite moto boots, a touch of cowgirl chic here and there, and those festival basics you can’t do without. Here’s what to wear to a festival in 2024, with 10 enduring festival fashion trends that will never fail you.

What to Wear to a Festival 2024 – Classic Crochet

The magic of crochet never fails come summer. This forever trend resurfaces every year without fail and aside from beachside, the festival ground is crochet’s spiritual home. A crochet maxi dress works as well for beach-to-bar duty as it does a festival, or mix and match a crochet co-ord for multiple festival outfits.

Reformation beige xInda crochet Open Knit Mini Dress with round neck and long sleeves.
Reformation Inda Open Knit Mini Dress, £248

Channel Jane Birken in this 70s style number.

Mango black and white patchwork style combined crochet mini skirt and button vest top.
Mango Combined crochet mini skirt, £45.99

This crochet skirt and matching vest are incredibly cute and always a packing winner for mix-and-match looks if you’re at a festival for a few days. pair with some slightly more practical boots or trainers and you’re good to go.

Ankle-length, fitted, sleeveless dress in a patterned knit with a crocheted look. Narrow shoulder straps and a deep, V-shaped neckline at the front and back.
H&M Crochet-look dress, £27.99

Easy peasy in black. Wear this over a bikini or layer a light jacket over the top depending on the weather of your chosen festival…

Mango Crochet detail T-shirt, £17.99

A cute crochet trim upgrades a plain white t-shirt.

Australian native Suzie Kondi spent 13 months at sea before setting up her eponymous brand in New York – look closely and you'll notice that this 'Chania' tank is detailed with a sailboat as an homage. It's crocheted from breathable cotton and has sweet, scalloped edges. Style yours with everything from midi skirts to shorts.
SUZIE KONDI Chania crocheted cotton tank, £665

You will get non-stop wear out of this gorgeous crochet knitted tank top from Suzie Kondo. Check out this Stradivarius red crochet effect knit vest if your budget doesn’t stretch.

SIR cream Atacama crochet linen-blend shirt
SIR Atacama crochet linen-blend shirt, £310

Such a great shirt.

JW Anderson likens the knotty, crocheted texture of this shoulder bag to 'Popcorn'. It's made from cotton in a crescent shape and strung with a leather 'Anchor' motif. Inside, there's enough space for your phone, cardholder and small pack of mints.
JW ANDERSON Popcorn leather-trimmed crocheted cotton shoulder bag, £450

Stand out from the crowd with JW Anderson’s ‘Popcorn’ crochet bag, with just enough space for your festival essentials.

Festival Fashion Trends 2024 – Moto Boots + Jackets

If you’re over wellies, a moto boot is the perfect trending yet sturdy alternative and can be pared with everything from denim to flirty floral mini dresses and lace, as of course, can the ever essential leather jacket.

Vagabond the shoemakers Eyra moto boot in black. Maximize the moto appeal of your look with this harness-strap boot featuring a square toe and sturdy block heel.
Vagabond Shoemakers Eyra Moto Boot, £295

The square-toe Vagabond Eyra moto boots are such a sturdy staple style in black or brown. You won’t regret investing.

Topshop Rain leather western knee boot in distract black. Pull tabs with Silver-tone hardware, Square toe and Block heel.
Topshop Rain leather western knee boot in distressed black, (£140.00) £84

Snap these up whilst they are almost half price! Topshop’s square toe beauties come in distressed black or solid black.

Reformation Francesca moto boot in distressed brown. Block heel, square toe, low heel height, mid-calf shaft.
Moto inspired boot, pull on, and silver hardware details.
Reformation Francesca Moto Boot, £498

These perfect biker boots come in distressed brown or black.

& Other Stories Biker leather jacket with a gently distressed finish. Featuring classic detailing including an angled zipper closure and utility pockets. One buttoned coin pocket and three zip pockets, Zippers at the cuffs.
& Other Stories Oversized Biker Leather Jacket, £429.00

So gorgeous.

& Other Stories distressed black Boxy leather zip-up jacket featuring curved, topstitched detailing at the shoulders, the back, and the sleeves.
& Other Stories Topstitched Leather Jacket, £429

If you like the moto vibe…

Acne Studios' jacket is made from leather that's gently faded to look authentically worn-in. Paneled with exposed seams, it has a relaxed fit enhanced by dropped shoulders and turns to reveal an embossed logo patch at the nape.
ACNE STUDIOS Distressed leather biker jacket, £1,550

The dream leather biker…

What to Wear to a Festival 2024 – Grown Up Fringe

Fringe always looks at home for festival (and holiday) season. As a key Spring/Summer 2024 trend, there are plenty of chic iterations that will keep you from looking too cliche.

& Other Stories Crocheted tank top featuring floral-appliqué detailing at the chest and a fringed hemline. Finished with a scooped back secured with a tie detail at the neck.
& Other Stories Crocheted Fringe Tank Top, £65

From the fringe, to the crochet and the floral details, this top is ticking off multiple trends. There is also a dress version…just saying.

There's so much to admire about Farm Rio's midi skirt - it's overlaid with swishy fringe that creates beautiful movement and texture. It's made from satin printed with the same blown-up peonies as the coordinating blouse in our edit.
FARM RIO Fringed floral-print satin midi skirt, £250

So gorgeous.

JW Anderson's 'Popcorn Shopper' tote is crocheted from waxed-cotton to replicate the texture of everyone's favourite cinema snack. It's trimmed with swishy fringing and has leather straps accented with the label's signature 'Anchor' keyring. Inside, there's enough space for your phone, sunglasses and keys.
JW ANDERSONPopcorn Shopper leather-trimmed fringed crocheted waxed-cotton tote, £550

This fun fringed crochet bag will take you from beach, to bar, to festival, and who knows where else…

Stradivarius bright blue Crochet-effect knit vest with a round neck and no lining.
Stradivarius CROCHET-EFFECT KNIT VEST, £25.99

So cute.

Vintage black fringed leather biker jacket, black fringed Western jacket with Rose design. UK 10
Vintage fringed leather biker jacket, £140

If you really want to lean into fringe, then this vintage style western jacket with rose design is not a bad way to do it if you ask me.

H&M Short vest top in rigid cotton denim with a round neckline, visible seam down the front and a concealed zip at the back. Frayed edges around the neckline and hem.
H&M Frayed-edge denim vest top, £8.99

This frayed edge ombre top is so ready for sunset evenings.

Festival Fashion Trends 2024 – Cowboy Boots + Western Details

If nothing else, cowboy boots are always a sturdy but stylish option for trekking around unpredictable festival terrain. They also go with pretty much everything and translate just as well at a festival as they do in your everyday life. Lean into the coastal cowgirl vibes for a summery take on the western trend that’s taking over 2024.

GANNI's signature cowboy boots have long been a hallmark of the Scandi brand. This pair has been crafted in Portugal from leather with swirling topstitching and rest on a stacked Cuban heel.
GANNI Embroidered leather cowboy boots, £625

The dream cowboy boot in this season’s favourite shade…

What to Wear to Festival in 2023? These 8 Forever Festival Trends...This Reformation white top with Adjustable lace up tie, center front ties, fitted bust, lace detail at cuff, sleeveless, and strapless bra friendly.
Reformation Rosalie Linen Top, £148

For a feminine touch add a romantic white Broderie anglaise top with lacing detail. This one comes in sizes 4-22.

What to Wear to Festival in 2023? These 8 Forever Festival Trends... Reformation's Button front oversized fit denim shirt. 
This is a denim fabric made with 80% Regeneratively Grown Cotton and 20% Recycled Cotton. Wash cold + line dry.
Reformation Ace Oversized Shirt Jacket, £178

Double denim is still trending hard for 2024. Pair an oversized denim jacket or shirt with more denim and you will be bang on point. And warm, which is a bonus.

GANNI's signature cowboy boots have long been a hallmark of the Scandi brand. This pair has been crafted in Portugal from leather with swirling topstitching and rest on a stacked Cuban heel
GANNI Embroidered leather cowboy boots, £625

A good pair of black cowboy boots just get better with age.

ASOS DESIGN broderie frill hem button down vest in washed blue
ASOS DESIGN broderie frill hem button down vest in washed blue, £22.00

Cute as a button.

COS black cropped leather bomber jacket is a refined take on this season's Western trend. Cut for an enveloping, oversized shape, it's expertly crafted from premium, supple hide and decorated with intricate floral appliqués that were sketched by our in-house team.
COS OVERSIZED APPLIQUÉD LEATHER BOMBER JACKET, £390

TDF.

What to Wear to a Festival 2024 – Modern Utility

Utility styling is perfect festival fodder, from the practical pockets to the 90s vibes, embrace the cargos.

MIU MIU beige High-rise cotton cargo shorts.
MIU MIU High-rise cotton cargo shorts, £920

Try switching your denim cut offs for practical cargo shorts this year.

& Other Stories Zip-up playsuit secured with a D-ring belt. Featuring duo patch pockets at the chest and back for a workwear-inspired finish.
& Other Stories Utility Playsuit, £87

If you’re looking for something a little more elevated & Other Stories Zip-up playsuit is both practical and chic.

Carharrt WIP black stone washed denim jacket with a zippered pocket at the chest lends workwear detail to an 11.25-ounce denim jacket branded with a signature logo patch.
Carhartt Work In Progress Detroit Denim Jacket, £227.28

The jacket of the summer, just look to Kendall at Coachella.

H&M Knee-length, loose-fit shorts in a cotton weave featuring a zip fly and button and patch front pockets that have a zipped pocket on top of each, with long straps as zip pulls. Open back pockets and bellows leg pockets with a flap and a strap and D-ring.
H&M Cotton cargo shorts, £34.99

Long shorts are trending so why not give a cargo short a go this festival season? Pair them with a cute floaty top and sleek jewellery to juxtapose the practicality.

& Other Stories black utility Midi skirt featuring a wrap finish that falls to an asymmetric hemline. Detailed with a D-ring belt and a large patch pocket at the side.
& Other Stories Asymmetric Wrap Midi Skirt, £87

This chic midi comes in butter yellow too, though the black may prove less risky for a festival. Pair with a sleek bright top.

What to Wear to Festival in 2023? These 8 Forever Festival Trends...Prada's Re-Edition shoulder bag reprises an archival 2005 design in supple nappa leather. Lightly padded, it has detachable chainlink and web straps for versatile styling, while the removable pouch and keychain ensure ultimate practicality.
PRADA Re-Edition 2005 padded leather shoulder bag, £1,950

`The utilitarian style of Prada’s Re-Edition 2005 shoulder bag just says it’s ready to festival.

What to Wear to Festival in 2023? These 8 Forever Festival Trends...The classic comfortable Teva sandals with a slightly elevated sole.  Featuring universal straping system, pull back fastening and durable synethetic uppers.
Teva Midform Universal Sandals Black, £55

If you are wondering what sandals to wear to a festival, you just can’t go wrong with Teva’s for trekking around a festival all day.

Festival Fashion Trends 2024 – Dopamine Hit

A summer festival is a joyous occasion for many reasons. These bold prints and stand out brights will ensure your outfit reflects your mood.

This COS bright green asymmetric tank top offers a sophisticated base to any outfit – the slim shape will particularly complement wide-leg trousers. Designed with a one-shoulder neckline, this modern piece is offered in an earthy olive-green hue and partly knitted with recycled fibres.
COS ONE-SHOULDER TANK TOP, £45

This gorgeous green top will spice up all your basics.

Arket Mini dress with a slim fit and straight cut crafted from a linen blend. Styled with adjustable straps and concealed zip closure at centre back. Panel seams down front and back for a close-fitting silhouette.
Arket Linen-Blend Mini Dress, £77

A linen mini in a gorgeous shade will get so much wear over summer. Black also makes a timeless choice.

FAITHFULL Dreamland floral oversized short sleeved button up shirt in shades of blue and white.
FAITHFULL Dreamland floral shirt, £140

An oversized shirt makes sense for so many occasions come summer and this one is particularly joyful.

Mango green acetate frame rectangular sunglasses.
Mango Acetate frame sunglasses, £17.99

Coloured sunglasses are an easy way to spice up your look and just so happen to be trending.

Adidas original red and white firebird shorts
Adidas Originals Firebird Shorts, €39.90

Pair these with anything from a boho inspired floaty top, sequins, or basics and be ready to go.

With the New Balance 327, modern design merges with 70's retro running style aesthetics. Characteristics include the asymmetrically applied N logo, a flared midsole and a trail-inspired lug outsole.
New Balance 327 Trainers, £110

A pair of bright trainers is an easy (and comfy) way to bring the party to your look.

What to Wear to Festival in 2023? These 8 Forever Festival Trends...The knitted short short you've been looking for. Hitting high mid thigh to make your pins look lean...wear with any of the Réal tanks, a bikini top for holiday vibes or a crisp white button down shirt for off duty casual chic. Add your Mulholland glasses, your best mini bag and get those legs moving!
Realisation Par THE BOBBI in Pop, $79.00 

These high-waist knitted shorts come in two shades and both are a delight. Pair with a vest and a crisp oversized shirt and you are good to go.

What to Wear to a festival 2024 – Denim Days

You can always rely on trusty denim for every occasion. For a festival plump for comfortable loose jeans or shorts, or of course something mini and ready for the sunshine.

This panelled mini is our womenswear team's contemporary take on '60s shift dresses. It's crafted from organic-cotton denim that's blended with fluid TENCEL™ Lyocell and has a round neck, a tasselled zip pull and modern frayed edges. Complement the short hemline by styling it with knee-high boots.
COS PANELLED DENIM MINI DRESS, £95

The oversized visor glasses are also giving festival vibes.

H&M 5-pocket jeans in rigid cotton denim that feels firm at first but then softens and loosens with wear. Straight leg with a loose fit from the waist to the hip and a baggy fit from the thigh to the hem. Low waist with a zip fly and button. Longer length, designed to fall over the foot with a stacking effect. A denim statement that goes the distance.
H&M Baggy Low Jeans, £24.99

A pair of low and loose jeans and a cute top are always an easy formula.

Farm Rio's midi skirt is traced with waved edges that resemble the soothing movements of the sea. It's constructed from panels of denim and falls to a contemporary asymmetric hem. Wear yours with the matching top and a printed jacket.
FARM RIO Denim midi skirt, £220

As is double denim. How amazing is this Fram Rio denim skirt and Magda Butrym Cropped Denim Bustier?

COS Denim shorts are a cornerstone of the summer wardrobe. Understated yet refined, this pair is cut in a longline shape that strikes the knee and is bordered by tobacco-hued topstitching. They are crafted from an organic cotton and TENCEL™ Lyocell blend for a more fluid construction. Style them with the matching shirt.
COS LONGLINE DENIM SHORTS, £65

Jorts are top of the list. Check out these jorts outfit ideas for more inspiration…

Kyo The Brand denim slouchy short in black wash
Kyo The Brand denim slouchy short in black wash, £28.00

Pleats are darts are big denim trends for 2024 and these slouchy shorts are so cute.

Stradivarius LONGLINE LEOPARD PRINT DENIM SHORTS.
Stradivarius LONGLINE LEOPARD PRINT DENIM SHORTS, £27.99

Or spice up your denim short game with this season’s favourite print…

Pull&Bear denim halter neck top in washed stone
Pull&Bear denim halter neck top in washed stone, £29.99

Denim that’s ready to party.

Festival Fashion Trends 2024 – Fun Prints

Whether you’re a fan of colour or not, you can steal the show with fun prints such as summery florals, trending leopard print or cute polka dots…

Stradivarius LOOSE LEOPARD PRINT TOP WITH TIES and peplum hem worn with loose leopard print trousers.
Stradivarius LOOSE LEOPARD PRINT TOP WITH TIES, £19.99

This tie front blouse and loose leopard print trousers are on-point.

Based in Rio de Janeiro, Farm Rio designs all of its spirited prints in-house. This layered mini skirt is woven from cotton-twill and printed with an eye-catching floral motif with contrasting trims
FARM RIO Floral-print cotton-twill mini skirt, £220

This print is so perfect for day to night.

Inspired by botanical forms, the COS womenswear and print teams have worked closely to develop this striking scarf. Woven from pure mulberry silk and finished with a hand-rolled hem, it's centred with a tonal leaf illustration, bordered by a deep-green block.
COS LEAF-PRINT SILK SCARF, £95

A pretty printed scarf can be worn in a multitude of ways.

Farm Rio's 'Fruits Queen’ halterneck top is a fun option for summer days. It's made from lustrous satin printed with colorful motifs and has ties at the front.
FARM RIO Fruits Queen tie-detailed printed satin halterneck top, £160

Halterneck tops are trending and this cute floral scarf number is perfect for a summer festival paired with cargos.

Reformation blue and white polka dot Chloe Short with hidden back zip.
Reformation Polka Dot Chloe Shorts, £98

Polka dots are the new gingham.

Farm Rio's sweatshirt invites you to let the sun in, which the brand interprets as opening up to allow success, positivity and joy into your life. It's made from soft fleece-back jersey for a relaxed fit and has a classic crew neckline.
FARM RIO Printed jersey sweatshirt, £150

Yes, please let the sun in.

& Other Stories Halterneck maxi dress with a pleated finish and thin shoulder straps and an oversized leaf print.
& Other Stories Pleated Halterneck Maxi Dress, £125

Maybe save this for a sunny, city festival for obvious reasons.

What to Wear to a festival 2024 – Boho Touches

Don’t go overboard, but a touch of boho is never more at home than at a festival and if Chemena Kamali’s Chloe Spring/Summer 2024 hype is anything to go by, boho is about to make a big comeback. Just go for touches to keep it from being too try hard Coachella and you’ll be golden.

Mango white linen mix openwork design tie front top with scalloped edges.
Mango Openwork detail linen top, £35.99

So pretty and perfect for your holiday packing too.

Chloé Eyewear's sunglasses have such a retro feel. Made in Japan from thick burgundy acetate, they have bold square frames with tonal gradient lenses. The gold-tone hinges are molded in the shape of the house’s interlocking ‘C’ logo.
CHLOÉ EYEWEAR Oversized square-frame acetate and gold-tone sunglasses, £350

Big frames are back.

& Other Stoires Necklace featuring an abstract pendant inspired by modern sculptures, detailed with a freshwater pearl. It's made from silver-toned brass and strung on a smooth leather cord that has an adjustable tie fastening, making it ideal for layering.
& Other Stories Pendant Cord Necklace, £23

On the wishlist.

FAITHFULL brown and white Sisudo paisley maxi dress with thin straps and bias cut.
FAITHFULL Sisudo paisley midi dress, £190

Paisley is always a good idea.

Farm Rio's 'Sunset Richelieu' shirt is the kind you'll want to wear day and night throughout summer. It's made from breathable linen and detailed with intricate broderie anglaise that evokes "the beauty of sunset." Underpin yours with a bright-orange bikini.
FARM RIO Sunset Richelieu broderie anglaise linen shirt, £250

As is Broderie Anglaise.

DesignB London statement hammered belly chain in silver.
DesignB London statement hammered belly chain in silver, £14.00

Lean in with a little hip shimmying chain action over a slinky dress.

Festival Fashion Trends 2024 – the festival Basics

The items that will never leave our festival packing lists, these are the cornerstones of practical festival dressing.

ASOS DESIGN rubberised rain coat in sage is perfect for festivals.
ASOS DESIGN rubberised rain coat in sage, £38.00

A waterproof jacket goes without saying, especially if you’re in the UK. This one will slip perfectly over anything.

& Other Stories brown and white printed Leightweight satin finish square scarf with a graphic motif.
& Other Stories Printed Square Scarf, £29

Whether you wear it as a top, a head scarf, or around your neck, always pack a multitasking silk scarf.

What to Wear to Festival in 2023? These 8 Forever Festival Trends... COS ribbed tank will form the foundation of so many outfits. It's crafted from organic cotton-blend jersey that's light and super soft and designed with a scoop neck and wide shoulder straps. Tuck it into a pair of our signature trousers.
COS SCOOP-NECK RIBBED TANK TOP, £25

A wardrobe essential for every eventuality.

Hunter Commando gloss ankle  wellies in black.
Hunter Commando gloss wellies in black, £130.00

There are many times that wellies will be an absolute essential.

What to Wear to Festival in 2023? These 8 Forever Festival Trends...Everlane grey hoody features a relaxed, oversized silhouette, The ReTrack Hoodie combines comfort with cool streetwear style. Staying true to classic hoodie elements including a drawstring hood and front pouch pocket, it’s made with our recycled fleece fabric.
Everlane The ReTrack Hoodie, €117

When you are looking to reintroduce some comfort into your life, you will be very happy you packed a hoodie.

Rare Vintage Barbour Made In England Classic Bedale Wax Jacket
Rare Vintage Barbour Made In England Classic Bedale Wax Jacket, €156.76

Whatever you plump for, be it a trusty leather biker, sporty rain resistant number, or Alexa style vintage Barbour, you will need something to protect your from the weather.

Salomon’s latest iteration of its 'XT-4 OG' sneakers are inspired by - and named after - the aurora borealis and the "healing effect nature can have on our well-being". Made from breathable mesh, they're fitted with an Agile Chassis™ Skeleton and EnergyCell™ midsoles for comfort and stability no matter the distance. They rest on All Terrain Contagrip® soles and have laceless, toggled fronts for easy on-off wear.
SALOMON XT-4 OG Aurora Borealis rubber-trimmed mesh sneakers, £175

Hiking trainers are still a key trainer trend, and just so happen to offer a sturdy base to navigate multiple terrains whilst pairing nicely with anything from sundresses, to slips.

Loewe's latest collaboration with Paula's Ibiza is "oozing laid-back ease and a sense of spontaneity". Perfect for slipping on as you lounge around the pool or explore the town, this bucket hat is made from lightweight cotton-canvas and appliquéd with an embossed logo patch. Tie the webbing straps into a bow and let it hang down your back when the sun goes in.
LOEWE + Paula’s Ibiza appliquéd cotton-canvas bucket hat, £395

Keep your face out fo the sun whatever the circumstances with a stylish and practical hat.

Supergoop (Re)Setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 is a weightless, multitasking face mist that sets makeup, refreshes your UV protection and helps protect against pollution.
Supergoop (Re)setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 3.4 fl. oz, £33

For on the go SPF top-ups, try this Supergoop! refreshing mist, or Ambre Solaire’s over makeup super UV in spf 50.

OLAPLEX No.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo 250ml
Olaplex No.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo 250ml, £28

Look first-day fresh and full of volume with Olaplex No.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo.

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