The Everygirl Guide to Festival Dressing

April 7, 2014

A better plan for festival dressing might be to actually try to pair class with our bohemian vibes and bring back real style instead of looks that seem to have come from a bad 70s-themed Halloween party. Lightweight wide-leg pants keep things breezy and comfortable and make us think of Ali McGraw instead of the cast of Boogie Nights. Our crochet top is lined where it counts. Bangles, pretty chiffon maxi dresses, fringe details and easy printed shorts are all on the festival detail. Get your inspiration below — and don’t be surprised if someone turns away from the barely-dressed model off-duty standing next to you in line and asks, “Can I take your picture?”

The real girl's guide to what to wear to festivals (collage)

The real girl's guide to what to wear to festivals (collage) #1

1. Navy Pleated Wide Leg Pants $70 at River Island, 2. Nightcap Off the Shoulder Crochet Top $208 at ScoopNYC, 3. Vernier Women's Quartz Gold-Tone Orange Genuine Leather Triple Wrap Strap $37.99 at Overstock, 4. Topshop Patchwork Backpack $76 at Nordstrom, 5. Heartbreaker 2Part Heel Sandals $45 at Topshop
The real girl's guide to what to wear to festivals (collage) #2

1. Black Blurred Rose Print Dress $60 at River Island, 2. Armitage Avenue Linen Fedora $24.95, 3. ASOS Love Midi Ring Pack $18.81 at ASOS, 4. Mod Girl Satchel $14.80 at Forever21, 5. Kate Spade Fringe Sandals in Vachetta $125 at Saturday
The real girl's guide to what to wear to festivals (collage) #3

1. Tophsop Double V-Neck Chiffon Tank $40 at Nordstrom, 2. Ray-Ban Original Gold Aviator Sunglasses $150 at Saks Fifth Avenue, 3. ASOS Triangle Long Necklace $15.05 at ASOS, 4. ASOS Moon Long Pendant Necklace $11.29 at ASOS, 5. Renvy Demi Gladiator Mini Silver Wedge Sandal $65 at Gilt 6. Mossimo Women Drapey Short $22.99 at Target
The real girl's guide to what to wear to festivals (collage) #4

1. Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress $149.99 at TJ Maxx, 2. Flower Cut-Out Bracelet $15 at Dorothy Perkins, 3. Fossil Pave Bangle $98 at Fossil, 4. Fringe Boho Bag $18.98 at Body Central, 5. Nillie Sandal $278 at Coach

A contributing writer to theFashionSpot, Marisa has penned articles and features in over a dozen online and print publications. She's worked as fashion critic and creative director for papierdoll.com, been the managing editor for Caribbean-based Ocean Style Magazine, and worked with Set Magazine, a luxury lifestyle magazine based in Zurich, as a contributing editor. She splits her time between New York, Los Angeles and her hometown as a freelance fashion and cultural copywriter, editor and journalist. You can find out more at her site marisaswanson.com and follow her on Twitter @mraswan.