Mr and Mrs That's Not My Age are off to a music festival. Fortunately, this one's not in a field, it's in a city: Brighton, and we're staying in a hotel. No tents, no wellies, no stinking toilets (at least I hope not) - just a couple of gigs and then off to bed, like proper grown-ups. The days when I could party like a rock star are well and truly behind me. Last time I went to Glastonbury really was the last time. It rained so much we aqua-planed across the motorway, skidded into the nearest town and queued for hours trying to buy some appropriate footwear. When my friend fell into a muddy ditch and spilled her pint down my welly, I knew it was time to go home.
But this weekend will be different.
We will know how to get to the venue and not have to hitch a ride with a stranger. We will not spend hours trudging through muddy battlefields, miss the band we wanted to see and end up watching any old crap (you know who you are Babyshambles). And I will not have to drink heavily in order to numb the pain of sleeping in a rickety tent. But what to wear? Don't want to look too try-hard, or mutton-y. It's guaranteed to be ten degrees cooler down on the coast, so I'll need layers but once we're in the mosh-pit things will certainly start to heat up! That's Not My Age knows that casual glamour (see below) is the way to go, but will it solve my festival fashion conundrum?
And do you have any suggestions?
Photo: Donald Christie
12 comments:
If you could see me you would know that I am in no part qualified to comment on style and how to attain it. However, I'm very excited by the prospect of a grown-up festival. All the good stuff plus a proper bed with an ensuite. On the fashion front, presumably becasue it's grown up you don't have to do a daft combo of flowery mini frock, denim waistcoat and wellies, do you? Even I know that's a rubbish look for a real person.
Have a great weekend. Sounds like it will be fun.
I have no suggestions as amazingly I have never been to a feasival.... and not likely to either as it would take wild horses to get Mr Fashionistable into a tent. Layers sound good, but where do you put them when you are sweating in the mosh pit? Tie a supermarket plastic bag to the loop of your jeans and pop your excess clothing in there?! Ha! Ha just a suggestion not a very cool look though. Xxxx
What about something floaty over leggings?
Have a great time! Look forward to seeing the post festival blog.
I love festivals even at my advanced age! Mind you, we have a bit more comfort with the campervan so at laest I can hang my clothes up and sleep in a proper bed.
Festival dressing? My tips are start with the footwear first - baseball pumps if it's dry and plain wellies if it's not. Sandals are a no-no, just think of what you're gonna be squelching in when you're in the portaloo!
Vix
xxx
who's playing?
My experience of wading through salt marshes on geography field trips tells me that Wellington boots can get stuck in the mud. How about a curiously cheap and chic pair of sneakers that you can throw away afterwards? Team up with vintage hot pants, thermal vest and life-jacket. Then you'll be prepared for all eventualities.
From your blog, one would have not idea how truly glamorous your life is.
Wellies, tents, muck -- really, it makes one jealous.
How do you accessorize?
Do you get bored hearing the "I love your blog" compliment? It's true.
Thermal underwear
T-shirt
Sweatshirt
Fleece
Anorak
Leggings
Jeans
All worn at the same time
Footwear? some rugged kind of walking boot/shoe thing?
Have tons of fun!!
Ali x
EA - not sure that it's going to be that grown-up I think there'll be quite a lot of drunken students too.
F - Mr TNMA hates festivals too - we're only staying one night!
CF - thank you! And leggings would work but I'm not really a floaty person - maybe with a boyfriend jacket?
VV - my friends have just bought a camper van. It's gorgeous.
FF - all will be revealed shortly!
S - ha ha! Yes the thermal vest and life-jacket will keep me warm on the promenade.
TJ - Oh yes, behind the scenes I'm a glamour puss! And thank you so much, no, I never get bored!
AC - oh yes, I can take my summer boots. Good thinking.
Go for boots esp if you've got summer ones. Skinnies (durr!) a cool tee, a necklace, a boyfriend cardi and a parka - come on its Brighton x
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