What to Wear: Music Festival Fashion Guide

Feeling the music, flowing with positive energy, living carefree with friends – festivals can be glamorously fun. Making a fashion statement at favorite music scenes is an exciting experience. Here is what you need to know to be a showstopper at your next musical gathering:

What to wear to a music festival?

Anything you want! A beautiful part of festivals is the open acceptance of self-expression through fashion. However, we get it - there are certain things to consider when planning your outfits. Let’s start with the basics: Festival hats.

Most music festivals are going to be outdoors and let’s be real, that last thing people want to do before dancing is grease up in pasty sunscreen. The solution? Festival hats. Not only will the hat add UPF sun protection, but the opportunity to get creative with style is also endless.

Conner Hats have festival style hats for every fashion statement. Check out our Steampunk line for festival Top Hats. Popular festival hats for men can also be found in our Safari line while women may love the styles found in our Boho collection for a more chic look.

What about outside of protecting your face from the ball of blazing light in the sky? We don’t want to cramp your style and tell you what to wear, but if you need some inspiration, we’ve got some tips:

• Be prepared to stand (or dance!) for hours – wear comfortable and supportive shoes
• Most festivals go from sun up to sun down which means it’d be smart to bring a layer or two (especially if you’re planning on dancing like there is no tomorrow – sweat gets cold when the party stops)
• Get creative! The limit of the outfit is your imagination. Want to wear glow sticks as a belt? Go for it. What about shorts with awesome boots and knee-high socks? Love it. Dressing for a music festival should be a fun experience to express yourself.

What to bring to a music festival?

Many variables go into answering what to bring to a music festival. Factors such as weather, season, length and more will all contribute to how you prepare. A starting point of necessities includes:

• Cleansing wipes – you’ll use them more than you know
• Keep an eye on the forecast – did someone say rain jacket?
• Phone case wallet – we know you won’t leave your phone behind so why not make it functional? Upgrade to a phone wallet to carry all your cash and cards in a safe place.
• Speaking of money – bring some cash, not everywhere will take a card
• Did you pack your reusable water bottle and snacks? Do it. You’ll thank us later.
• If you’re planning on exploring around, be sure to carry everything in a comfortable bag. Two strap it like the cool kids or rock the fanny pack.
• Can’t remember where your friends said to meet them and your phone is about to die? Thank goodness you brought a full portable phone charger. That was a close call.
• Rest up! Bring a fully charged, ready-to-go self to the party. Enjoying a music festival is serious business and requires plenty of energy.

 Go out there and enjoy festival season you animal, you.