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What to wear to a festival
Festival outfits need to look good at noon and keep you warm at midnight, through sun, rain and mud. Plan for all three.
By Style Finder · Updated 26 October 2026
In short
- Wellington boots or waterproof boots in case of mud; comfortable shoes for dry days.
- Layers: evenings get cold, even after a hot day.
- A waterproof that packs small.
- A cross-body or bum bag keeps your hands free and your things safe.
Plan for the weather, not just the photos
Check the forecast for the whole weekend, then pack one outfit for heat, one for rain and something warm for every night. Footwear decides whether you enjoy the weekend: comfortable, broken-in shoes for dry ground and boots for mud.
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AI illustrationA sunny day
- Loose shirt or vest
- Denim shorts
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable trainers
- Bum bag
Cool and easy, with sun protection and your things close.
Reapply sun cream through the day.
AI illustrationA muddy day
- Waterproof jacket
- Leggings or quick-drying trousers
- Wellington boots
- Cross-body bag
Mud-proof from the ankles up, with a waterproof you can tie round your waist.
Bring spare socks.
AI illustrationNight time
- Hoodie or knit
- Jeans
- Warm jacket
- Boots
Layers for when the temperature drops after the headliner.
What to avoid
- Brand-new shoes: you’ll walk miles.
- Only one pair of shoes.
- Anything you’d be upset to get muddy.
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