— here’s some student-budget-friendly ideas for your festival outfit
Summer is around the corner, which means outdoor concerts and festivals are right behind! One of them being the ‘Thunderfield’ festival — which takes place here, in Jönköping. And let’s not forget our very own kick-off festival, taking place at AKA at the end of August.
I think most of us would agree that it is hard to beat the feeling of singing your heart out with your friends. However for some of us, attending festivals does also include picking the perfect outfit — which can become challenging as a student with a somewhat tight budget. So, this article is for all the festival peeps who need some student-budget-friendly ideas or inspiration for their festival outfit.
First out — denim shorts! You might have some at home or you could make your own by simply cutting off the legs of some old jeans. Denim shorts are perfect since you can style them both cute and cool. You could wear them with a tight crop-top or an oversized t-shirt — and just like that you have found yourself a classic festival outfit.
Another tip is to use a swimsuit as a top. Using a swimsuit as a top is perfect for the one who wants a tight-fitting but comfortable top that stays in place. So, why not take a look at home and see if you have a swimsuit that can potentially become your festival top. You will feel as if you are wearing a new top — without spending a single dime. However, if you don’t have one at home but you like the idea, H&M is the place to look!
Thirdly — use your hair to make the outfit stand out! There are plenty of cool hairstyles that could take your festival outfit to the next level — for free! All it requires is some creativity. Braids and curls are, for example, popular hairstyles for festivals. Did you know that you can make heatless curls with leggings? (Yes, it works) — there are many tutorials on Youtube!
If you want to wear something cool and comfortable — an oversized t-shirt is the answer. Typically, the men’s section has the coolest prints! So, you could search there or you could see if you could borrow one from your, for example — boyfriend, dad, brother, or friend. To rock the oversized t-shirt, you could always add some biker shorts underneath and match the whole thing with chunky boots or sneakers.
Next up — caps! They are the accessory since they are both stylish and practical. And oftentimes, they are not that expensive! A cap will tie your outfit together while protecting your face and scalp from the sun. If you are still not sold on the idea of wearing a cap to a festival — look at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s outfits from this year’s Coachella!
With that said — EDIT wishes you a super fun and safe festival experience! <3
Writer: Vilma Bovin
