Festival Clothing for Women & Men

What Is Festival Clothing?

Tired of the same old thing and disappearing into the crowd? At a festival, you’re allowed to stand out and make a statement – you’re even encouraged to. That’s exactly what makes a truly great festival: loud music, outrageous people, wrapped in wild and creative festival fashion.

At virblatt, we’ve made it our mission to equip our friends and customers with festival clothing for women and men that helps you look great even among thousands of other visitors. But what really makes a festival outfit – and what should you leave at home?

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How do you create your festival look?

A good festival look starts with one decision: which item takes center stage? Patterned harem pants, a striking poncho or a kimono – one of these is enough. Keep the rest understated; otherwise, the outfit will look busy instead of bold.

Then build it in layers. It may be 28 degrees during the day, but perhaps only eight at four in the morning. If you bring only a top, you’ll be cold – if you wear a thick jacket, you’ll sweat. The solution is several thin layers that you can put on and take off.

Why your festival outfit needs to be practical

At a festival, you often wear the same clothes for twelve hours at a time – while dancing, sitting in the grass, waiting in line and sleeping in a tent. That’s different from an evening in the city.

Here’s what matters:

  1. Natural fibers instead of polyester. Cotton and hemp are breathable and absorb less odor. After three days without a shower, you’ll clearly notice the difference.
  2. Loose fits. Nothing that digs in or gets in the way while dancing.
  3. No glitter, no sequin nonsense. It usually doesn’t last a day and ends up as microplastics in the meadow.
  4. Dark or patterned fabrics. Stains show immediately on white – and you will get stains.
  5. Sturdy, closed shoes. Flip-flops are a bad idea on muddy fields and among tent pegs.

Festival clothing checklist

  1. Two pairs of loose-fitting pants to change into
  2. Three to four simple shirts or tops
  3. One statement piece: poncho, kimono or patterned shirt
  4. One hoodie for the night
  5. One zippered belt bag
  6. Sturdy shoes plus an extra pair
  7. Rain protection, even if the forecast looks good
  8. Sun protection for your head and shoulders

The belt bag: your most important item

If you get only one thing right, make it this: a good festival belt bag. Your phone, cash, ticket and ID need to stay on your body – a backpack ends up in the grass while dancing and eventually disappears.

Here’s what to look for:

  1. A zipper, not a magnetic closure – it can open while you’re jumping
  2. A wide, adjustable strap, so it also fits over your jacket
  3. Durable material – hemp can withstand significantly more than thin nylon
  4. Several compartments, so you don’t have to take everything out every time you reach inside

We make our festival belt bags from hemp with ethnic patterns. You can find them among our bags.

Festival outfit for women

Wear harem pants or a shorter version for hot days on the bottom. Add a simple top. For a second layer, choose a kimono or a jumpsuit that combines both in one piece. Pair it with hemp shoes that keep you steady even on uneven ground.

Festival outfit for men

A similar approach works here: loose pants or shorts, paired with a shirt and a hooded shirt for the night. A poncho protects against rain and cold in one piece and saves space in your backpack.

Goa, reggae or hippie: what goes where?

The basic rules apply everywhere, but the accents differ:

  1. Goa and psytrance: dark base tones, psychedelic patterns and functional details. Find out more on our page about GOA clothing.
  2. Reggae: earth tones with accents of red, gold and green. See reggae clothing.
  3. Hippie and boho: color, flowing fabrics and layered looks. See hippie clothing.

Rain, cold and sunshine

At a multi-day festival, you’ll usually experience all three. A poncho protects against rain and cold at the same time and can be folded up small. Against the sun, a lightweight long-sleeved shirt works better than sunscreen alone – especially on your shoulders.

And the most important tip: you should be able to take everything you bring with you back home again. Anything left behind on the festival grounds ends up in the trash. That’s why we make clothing that lasts one season – and the next one too.

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