ASOS Shirt / Topshop Coated Shorts / Hunter Wellies * / Topshop Parka / Ligia Dias Chain Necklace / AllSaints Cateye Sunglasses / Balenciaga City
When Ollie’s not shooting my outfits, his main job is as a music photographer (you can see his work here). The biggest perk of this for me, is that I get to tag along as his +1 to all sorts of gigs & festivals, and it’s getting to that time of year again! I love live music, and there’s nothing better than standing around outside with your friends in the sun, with a nice cold drink discovering new bands & seeing old favourites.
One thing I get asked a lot by people, surprised I actually enjoy camping & festivals, is ‘what the hell do you wear to a festival?!’ I guess they assume I wouldn’t have anything festival appropriate in my usual wardrobe. I always find that funny, as a lot of my outfits are actually quite casual & plain, it’s just the head to toe black makes them seem much more put together. So, I thought it would be fun to do a festival inspired outfit to show you what I mean. Obviously I’m still all in black & I think this tricks peoples eyes into seeing a ‘smarter’ outfit. Imagine these shorts were light denim & this shirt was checked though, and I’d be wearing virtually the same as any other girl there.
I have taken a pair of Hunters along with me to pretty much every festival I’ve been to since my first, they are such a staple & nothing comes close to them in terms of comfort, which is so important when you’re spending 3 days walking around. They can take a bloody good beating too, mine have seen so many sludgy fields, been caked in mud, danced in till the sun came up, folded & squashed into bags and they are still going strong. I can’t wait to get this sparkly new pair mucky!
heather says
that is so cool that he’s a music photographer! And lucky for you for being able to tag along to shows. Super jealous. I never been real camping I don’t know if I’d totally enjoy it but I love outdoor music festivals lol
Love this whole festival look. Esp love the shorts.
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Mitha Komala says
love your shorts and bag! you look stunning! xx
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Lauren says
What festivals you off to this year chick? I’m going to t in the park for the first time, can’t believe I’ve not been before. Welles are most definitely a must for T lol
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FAIIINT says
I’m not actually sure yet, it’s always very last minute if I do get to tag along! I’ve not been to T in the Park before either, hope the weather stays nice for you & have an amazing time! :)
Heidi says
Wow you look amazing! I love hunter Wellies, you rock them! X
Tara says
Oooh how I love these shorts! I bet you’re always one of the most (if not THE most) stylish person at the festivals you attend. All black does somehow look smarter and I reallllly like this look. I’m totally going on the hunt for some affordable hunters, I definitely think they’re a must for Glasto! <3
P.S If you go to Glastonbury I demand we meet up. ;) xo
FAIIINT says
Ahhh, Tara! *blushes* Yes, definitely look for some Hunters, they are worth every penny for the comfort, the cheaper brands are no match! I know there’s always lots floating around on eBay, so I’d try there :)
I’ve actually never been to Glasto, and I don’t think they give out +1’s! :( Have an amazing time tho! :D
Hannah says
I’m glad you enjoyed my last post lovely! I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone wearing a tied-up shirt that I have liked, but you make it look so chic with your clever and wonderful styling! I absolutely love your coated shorts, I actually thought they were leather on looking at them. Your hair is so long!! You look lovely as usual Steph, I bet Ollie is proud to have you as his plus one :) xx p.s. I love the ‘you can’t sit with us’ tee too ha!
FAIIINT says
Aw, thankyou! I have to admit, I have a soft spot for tied shirts & that whole rockabilly vibe. The shorts are my favourites, but unfortunately they are very old now & I don’t think they’ll last much longer! :(
And yeah, his Nico photos are amazing, he is so very talented! :)
Hannah says
p.s. WOW! the photos of Nico on Ollie’s page! x
Rakhshanda says
Love this look <3 <3 The shirt looks fabulous!!
emily ho says
Chanced upon your blog and enjoy reading it! (;
PixelHazard says
I love this look and spotted my friend in those wellies the other day and think I might just be sold
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Laura says
Nothing screams festival more than a pair of hunter rubber boots!
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Victoria says
haha I think a lot of people that go to music festivals they like to dress as if they were in Woodstock 69 you know the hippie bohemian vibe just for the day but I like the way you keep tru to yourself with this black on back festival number that isn’t the stereotype music festival outfit! :)
FAIIINT says
Thankyou Victoria! :) I do totally agree, it can get a bit ‘fancy dress’ with people just wearing what they think they ought to wear to a festival, regardless of their normal style.
Josie says
I love that you stay true to your own style, I don’t like those festival looks where everyone goes a bit OTT on the boho and it all just ends up looking like fancy dress! You’re so lucky you get to go to festivals, that’s a big perk! xxx
Maria says
I have never been to a festival and I don’t know what I’d wear if I did, all of my clothes are super impractical! Love this though, especially those wellies!
Maria xxx
Mags says
Festival season is here woooohoooooo! I’ll be at Hideout and SW4 so hopefully won’t be needing my wellies! :) This is such a cute festival outfit. I agree with Josie – you still stay true to your style! xxx
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FAIIINT says
Thanks Mags! I hope you have an awesome time at both of the ones you’re going to! :)
Julia Bradbury says
WOW Steph what a yummy festival Outfit and your Wellingtons look adorable with your Tights.
Julie
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Lisanne says
This is the best festival look I have seen in a while – it strikes the balance between cool and casual perfectly! Hope you had fun! x
jamie-lee says
I love that you can make an all black look (with tights and gumboots included) look chic. Faultless yet again lovely!
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yuka says
such a cute outfit. perfect for a fest and still true to your own style.
Sonia says
Hunters and festivals in the UK are iconic! I couldn’t imagine a festival on your side of the world were no one wear a pair of these wellies hehehe! I love this outfit, you’d ‘fit’ into a festival here in Melbourne since most of us only wear black even in summer. :o)
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FAIIINT says
Totally agree, they really are iconic! I seriously need to visit Melbourne some time, a place where I wouldn’t get funny looks & called ‘goth’ or ‘vampire’ for wearing black in the Summer sounds amazing! Hah! :D
miranda says
Rad rain/festival attire ;)
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Miranda
crystal says
what a sweet gig! yea, you’re definitely right about the black, i would think you’re VIP just looking at you.
have fun! xx
NotJustAPrettyDress says
You are so lucky that you get to go to all the festivals! Few summers ago I went to a beach festival in Portugal and then Readin and I loved them! The music and the atmosphere are just great! Of course, for the UK festivals, Hunters are a practical and stylish must (in Reading my purple ones saved my stay…)! Caterina
Steph says
Hunter wellies are on top of my must have list for festivals! Ollie’s photos are amazing and I think you two need to hit up Australia festivals in Summer – you’d love it :)