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Ah ‘tis the festive season and time to pull out the decorations. Grab out your glitter, off-cut denim shorts, frilly crop tops and favourite-yet-outlandish sunglasses.
Yes, festival season is here, and it’s time to spread the glitter- and diamante-soaked fashion inspiration out to the non-festival goers and make our instas pop with the aesthetic and bohemian-like backdrops.
Here are some of the hottest festival fashion trends in 2019 you need to keep abreast of to keep your ‘gram-fans absolutely #chella-ous at festivals like the Flying Fish Flavour Chillas one coming up on 1 May.
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So, what festival fashion trends do you need to stay ahead of?
Sequins
One of the major eye-catching trends we’re increasingly seeing is the light-catching splendour of sequins. Pairing a sequins statement piece is sure to make any everyday outfit a little bit more festival-ready.
Metallic & Chains
Metallic clothing is probably one of the hottest festival trends right now. Paired with the trend of metallic make-up and some body chains, this is a killer look sure to make your festival pics have the flavour and edge needed.
Moonbags
The moonbag, aka the beloved and timeless fanny-pack, has finally made a grand return to the fashion world over the last few years and is a great way to keep any valuables – petty cash or a Fenty gloss – close to your person at all times.
Glitter make-up & Diamantes are a festival’s best friend
Take your highlight glow to new heights by popping some glitter-based make-up on top of your beat to add a little bit of magic and sparkle to your selfie-game. You can also get creative by artfully decorating your cheeks and forehead with intricate patterns made of diamantes you can stick on with eyelash glue.
Pastel Hair / Wigs / Weaves / Extensions
Add even more colour to your outfit by opting for some pastel-toned hair colours – whether it’s muted pearlescent blue or peach, these are sure to add some edge to your festival wardrobe.
When in doubt, costume it out
If you’re not sure whether you can string together enough of a cohesive festival wardrobe in time, another popular trend is just going in a full-out costume. Whether it’s a unicorn onesie or a hotdog suit, these are sure to catch some eyes and add some quirk to your festival experience.
Jumpsuits & Playsuits
Speaking of one-piece outfits, summer jumpsuits and playsuits are also all the rage. Whether you opt for a more dungaree-style, bohemian-styled or floral-printed playsuit – these serve great in offering an airy and stylish outfit for your heated festival experience.
Lace & Denim
Another iconic festival trend is the concept of pairing denim with lace. You can opt to pair your denim off-shoulder dungaree or off-cut shorts or skirt with a lace bralette and denim jacket to create the timeless look. Or you may even pair a long lace skirt with a bralette or crop top and denim jacket to complete the style.
Cheers to sheers
Sheer clothing, like skirts, dresses and blouses are also popular statement pieces of festival fashion. Paired with some leather pieces and platform boots, it’ll be sure to have you looking festival-ready in no time.
Platform boots
Speaking of platform boots, they are practical in helping you see the stage a bit better by elevating your festival experience. They are also often durable shoes for being out in the desert or mud and add a Gaga-esque edge to any outfit.
Bonus: Assless chaps
This cheeky new trend is for those looking to shake things up. Think Christina Aguilera Dirrty music video, without the safety net on undies. This is a look you either go big or take your ass home. Jokes aside, assless chaps are the hot new trend that soaked up some sun and buns at popular festivals recently.
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This post is sponsored by Flying Fish produced by BrandStudio24 for Channel24.
