Summertime is the best time for going to festivals and concerts. The warm weather, atmosphere and good vibes is the perfect time for artists to perform to thousands, and for people to camp out to see their favourite musicians. Anyone remotely interested in celebrity gossip or fashion commentary eagerly anticipates the outfits seen at Coachella every year, and everytime it influences the festival fashion for this summer. Festival fashion changes pretty much every year, taking on new influences and and incorporating new trends. If you’re going to a big festival this summer, and want to find the perfect festival outfit, here is everything you need to know about how to find the perfect festival fit in 2023.
The 60s Are Back
The 60s were an iconic decade for fantastic festivals and partying. This decade was a decade of intense music revolution, with bands such as The Beatles, The Doors, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix and Fleetwood Mac changing the way music would be experienced forever. Festivals such as Glastonbury and Woodstock would make music festivals the most important social event of the summer. In reference to this iconic time, festival fashion has taken a lot of inspiration from the 60s and 70s.
Daisy Jones And The Six
The fictional Daisy Jones has become one of the biggest festival fashion influences in 2023.
Set in the music and festival revolution of the 60s and 70s, the book written by Taylor Jenkins Reid follows the fictional band ‘Daisy Jones and The Six.’ Recently made into a TV show, the costume department have made their mark on popular fashion for the year. Items such as statement crop tops with flowy sleeves, brightly coloured flared jeans, and 70s inspired platform shoes are said to be extremely popular in festival fashion this year. If you want to achieve this look, think like a 70s rock star!
Space Age
The 1960s are making their mark on fashion in other ways, not just from the festival and rockstar fashion this summer. If large bell-bottoms are a bit antiquated for you, why not go for a space-age look which is so in right now? Towards the end of the 60s, Western culture became obsessed with space as the USA landed on the moon. Programmes like Star Trek were huge at the time, and space science fiction ended up influencing popular fashion culture. If you want a more space-age look, metallic silver prints, wide sequined dresses and mesh cut outs are the best way to go.
Denim Never Fails
If you’re more of a relaxed dresser, it’s important to know that denim never fails when it comes to creating good festival looks. Since the first days of Woodstock and Glastonbury, denim looks have been some of the most popular outfit choices for festival go-ers. Denim comes and goes out of fashion, and is one of the best things you can wear to stay relaxed and have fun when you see your favourite artists.
Cowboy
1960s festival inspired fashion not vintage enough for you? Reports are in – cowboy fashion is back, believe it or not. Cowboy influenced style has been seen in streetwear for men for the past year now, however, it’s starting to creep into women’s style. This can especially be seen in festival fashion, for example, with fringed detailing, brown leather and cowboy boots being very popular in women’s summer collections. Cowboy hats are becoming a popular accessory for festivals as well! If you want a cutting-edge festival outfit this summer, try to incorporate some Old Western style into your wardrobe.
The most important thing to think about when it comes to creating the perfect festival outfit in 2023 is comfort. You may have to camp out for up to 5 days, so you want the outfits you take with you to be versatile and comfortable so you can enjoy seeing your favourite artists.
