Concert Wear

She circles the audience once, she circles them twice, flipping her hair at intervals and graciously heeding the traffic of concert-goers so as to ensure more stage time. She's obviously got the concert-prowling role on lock, but as her dress fits her like a metallic green sausage casing her efforts might just be fruitless!

With the announcement of Coachella's line-up and the onslaught of festival season nearing us, we should all begin thinking about what we'll wear! I'm all for comfort when it means wiggling for hours whether you're indoors or in the blazing sun, but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice fashion! Let's talk about some standards and how to avoid festival faux pas!



1) The skinny jean, vintage tee, blazer combo: This one is perfect for the winter and fall months, when your show is likely to be indoors. You don't want to look like you just left junior prom nor your bedside; opt for something put together but slightly disheveled. The blazer gives the outfit structure while the vintage tee shakes things up a bit(actually go vintage here, ladies, the burnt-out kitsch tees from the mall will not cut it. Pair this with an oversized watch or ONE other piece of fun statement jewelry. Go easy on the make-up with some flirty mascara and something peachy on the cheeks.

2) The sundress: You see them all over festivals for a reason: they're comfortable and they allow a little breeziness. But you have to be careful with this one. Odds are you're going to be wearing it for long periods of time in strange and unpredictable conditions so you want to get something of quality. Cheap sundresses can be found by the ton nearly all year round but if you invest in something first-rate you'll be grateful you did. This means less chance of tear, colors running with sweat, and general disarray. I understand you probably don't want to bring a brand new Stella McCartney to a dusty field full of beer spills and vom (though she makes some fab sun dresses) so opt for something in the Anthropologie & Uniqlo range. Or if you're lucky, score some Stella on consignment!

3) Scent: Always, always, always bring a smelly-good with you no matter your concert conditions. Keep something small in your bag that you can spritz on when things start smelling funky (sweat and nacho cheese, any one?). Try a small atomizer of FRESH's "Citron de Vigne," a light citrusy scent with undertones of musk and a crisp note reminiscent of champagne! After all, a true lady should never be without a little bubbly, even in the boiling sun!

Text Hannah Morris