Daring Trends For This Summer's Music Fests

by guestofaguest · July 12, 2010

    Each summer music festivals pop up to free us from our busy work weeks. There's nothing like a hot summer day surrounded by groupies and sipping on cold beer... ahhh what a dream. But half the fun is getting dressed. Have no clue what to wear? Here's a manual to this summer's music festivals craziest trends and how to rock them.

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    We took a look at some of the hottest concert trends and put our own spin on them. Prepare yourself because this could get ugly...

    Accessories:

    Headwear

    Express yourself with anything from a fashion-forward fedora to a festive headdress

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    Bags

    Make sure your bag is ugly enough so no one will steal it

    When in doubt, just grab your trusty clutch!

    Body paint

    A good way to make friends is group body painting!

    Wigs

    Go incognito with a flashy wig

    The perfect accessory- umbrellas

    Versatile enough for rain or shine!

    Denim:

    Make sure your denim is stretched enough for some impromptu break dancing

    The "safe choice":

    When in doubt, buy a t-shirt at the venue!

    Summer dresses and athletic wear are always a safe fall back

    Ways to stand out:

    Channel past decades Dazzle as a human sparkler*

    Go bold in a colorful print     Show your patriotism all summer long!

    (Pictures via vogue.it, flickr, cobrasnake, fashionista.com, stylelist.com, elle.com)

    Compiled by Cathy Levett and Chloe Post