Australians rock and dance year-round, with music festivals scheduled almost every month. If you're planning to attend Australia's next big music festival, start planning early, because the iconic Ultra Music Festival is just around the corner. Set aside at least three days in March to attend Ultra Australia, where more than 50,000 people are expected at venues in Sydney and Melbourne.
Plan ahead. Contact your boss and submit your request for time off. Start picking out the best festival outfits you have or look for a set of festival clothes that you can buy personally or online. However, if you are planning to attend a music festival, don't rely on hit or miss outfits. Plan what you will wear with these few rules in mind.
Keep your identity and sense of style
Remember that you are going to a music festival, not a Halloween costume party. The best approach to planning your festival outfit is to incorporate your style into the mix. You may be going to a music festival with many heavy metal bands on the bill. However, that doesn't mean you have to wear tight leather outfits to be a part of it. Remember, the best festival outfits should always show your personality.
Stick to one piece
If you're a KISS fan and they're on the bill, you can attend a music festival with face paint on. However, keep it as simple as that. Don't go overboard with the full KISS costume you buy for Halloween, as you'll look like you're trying to do too much. Festival outfits should only have one standout item, not many pieces that clash for attention.
Fringe is in
If you can, add a ruffled garment to your festival outfit. Bangs, loose border threads and tassels are typical of festival outfits, because when you're shimmying or dancing, these bangs draw the eyes of others. Ruffles also add texture to your festival outfit.
Plan your fun
If you're planning to attend the next Ultra Australia, you need to know who's on the list and plan what you plan to do for fun. If you know the list is made up of rave DJs, then plan on festival attire that won't restrict your movement and will give you maximum comfort. For women, you can opt for fishnet or mesh dresses that let your body breathe. These types of fabrics are also suitable for rave festivals because they allow sweat to dry quickly.
Don't wear flip-flops
Flip-flops are comfortable to wear. However, when you attend an outdoor music festival, you are walking on grass or dirt. When it rains, that dirt turns to mud. Also, flip-flops won't protect your feet when you enter the portable restroom. Choose shoes that protect your feet while allowing you to move around easily.
Always carry a safety and protective item
You may be one of the best dressed festival goers in the crowd. However, you need to have something that will make you feel safe and protected. Bring an oversized jacket in case it rains. The pockets on your jacket can also be used to store small items such as your phone.
You'll never go wrong if you follow these six rules when planning your outfit for your next music festival.