Festival Style Must-Haves

Festival season is nearly upon us (fingers crossed) and with that comes a scramble through your wardrobe to dig out fun, festival appropriate attire.

If you’re struggling with what exactly to wear to an upcoming festival, let Hurleys do the hard work for you as we provide you with your festival style must-haves.


What shoes should I wear to a festival?

Whether you’re attending a festival for one day or treading around for an entire weekend, you want to be comfortable and sturdy on your feet.

Although you may want to flex your smartest trainers, festivals can soon turn into a mud bath and you may regret adorning your freshest pair. We’d advise leaving your cherished footwear at home and save them for an outing in a less risky environment. 

Instead, why not opt for a classic wellington boot? These shoes originate from old military uniform, so if they were good enough for the battlefield we’re sure they can withstand whatever a festival could throw at them! 

Nowadays, wellies are a fashion statement as much as a practical shoe choice. Take brands like Hunter and Fitflop for example, their stylish models and colourways are timeless and are the perfect accompaniment to any festival look – even if they become splattered with mud. 


How do you keep things safe at a festival?

At a festival, you’ll want to keep all your valuables on hand at all times to ensure that your items are safe and in one place that you can access easily. 

Bumbags are a nifty festival essential as they are compact, kitted out with multiple compartments and totally handsfree. Discover some of your favourite trusted brands amongst Hurleys’ varied selection of bumbags. 


Festival Sunglasses

You can always count on a pair of sunglasses to complete a summertime look. Ray-Ban Sunglasses have a longstanding acquaintance with the festival scene, even appearing on the stage themselves atop of the heads of some of the world’s biggest stars. This makes them an obvious festival must-have. 

Choose from the iconic Aviator sunglasses or the chunkier framed Wayfarer model to inject an immediate, effortless cool into your festival attire. 


Should you pack a coat for a festival?

Bringing a coat with you to a festival comes down to personal preference, but having a heavy coat weighing you down all day is no fun, especially if the sun makes an appearance. 

We’d recommend opting for a lightweight raincoat that will keep the chill off of your back and give you a fighting chance at staying dry if the weather isn’t on your side. This is particularly important if you’re going back to a campsite rather than retreating to the comfort of a hotel for the night.

Barbour International produce some great waterproof, lightweight jacket options which are versatile enough to throw over any festival outfit choice. 


Now that we have the festival style must-haves covered, you can play about with outfit combinations and be as adventurous as you please, safe in the knowledge that your essentials are taken care of.

For more helpful pointers and style guides to accompany you throughout the summer, make sure that you turn to the Hurleys blog for further posts. 

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