What to wear to the Festival? The big question!
Listen up, now is the time to be thinking about that all-important wardrobe!
t’s almost that time of the year: time to dig out strange clothes, dance like a maniac, fall in love with a tall person in a ditch and pay 12euro for a beer and queue for an hour to get it. Lets not forget queueing for the toilet for ages only to find you have no toilet paper so don’t forget to pack it
. Yep, it’s nearly summer festival season. And just as important as figuring out what bands you want to see, is deciding what to wear.
WHAT TO WEAR / WHAT TO BRING
There’s no one to impress when you’re going to a Festival because nobody really cares however we do want to look our bests and try and make some sort of effort.. Your priorities when picking out an outfit are keeping cool and comfortable…and nothing else. That being said, here are some basic suggestions:
• Backpack – You get a lot of free stuff when you walk around the grounds. Whether it’s a band trying to promote their music or a non-profit giving stuff away, you’re going to come across things you want to keep. Throw in the T-shirts and music you’re going to buy and the stuff you’re not going to want to hold in your hands all day, and realize you’ll need a backpack.
• Ziploc bags – If you don’t bring these to keep your stuff dry, the chance of a freak thunderstorm happening drastically rises. If it rains, just throw your wallet, phone and other items that can’t get wet into these–your friends will owe you one if you bring extras, too.
• Towels – Buy cheap towels at a convenience store and bring a few. You’re going to be sweating all day, so you’ll be able to wipe down your face and arms to stay cool, then throw the towels out at the end of the day.
• Watch – Save your iPhone battery. Wear a watch to check the time all day.
• Extra socks – Because if it rains and your shoes get soaked, at least your socks can be dry.
• Sunglasses – The sun is so bright.
• Hat – A big, shady hat will help you out.
• Water – You’re going to be allowed to bring in one water bottle. Make it a big one and keep refilling at the water stations throughout the grounds.
• Cash – Cards might work at some merch tents / food stations, but you never know when cash will be the required form of payment. Be prepared.
• Sunscreen – Whether it’s a spray bottle or a lotion type of sunscreen, make sure you bring plenty. You’ll need to reapply this throughout the day because of how much you’ll be sweating–and seriously, a crazy sunburn isn’t the best Warped Tour souvenir to be looking at the day after your show.
• Poncho – Because just in case.
• Hand sanitizer – Because Porta-Potties.
• Phone charger – There are charging stations (although they might cost you you a few bucks), so bring this in case you absolutely need it. But the better option is to just manage your phone battery.
• Earplugs – You will want sleep I take it?
• Extra bobby pins/hair ties
