Stuck on what to wear to a festival this summer? Here are our editors top picks

21 December 2023
By Amberley Colby

Dance like there’s no tomorrow in these fresh festival threads handpicked by Fashion Quarterly...

As a hot and (hopefully) dry summer gets underway here in Aotearoa, festival season is imminent. Whether you like to dance till dawn or spend a mellow day basking in the sunshine, there’s something on the agenda in every corner of the country with events like Laneway, Golden Lights and Rhythm and Alps set to stage a return. 

If you, like us, don’t officially get excited about a festival until you know what outfit you’re wearing, we have a few key pieces to inspire your personal style. Unlike most events, festivals are a prime opportunity to get a bit bold and experimental with your wardrobe — perhaps breaking out an ensemble you wouldn’t normally wear everyday. While each festival you attend will have a different aesthetic vibe to match, it also pays to factor in things like climate and comfort. (There’s absolutely nothing chic about sunburn). 

Fretting about what to wear, or simply need a little dose of sartorial inspiration? It’s time to dust off those cowboy boots, pack a reliable hat, and get planning, as our editors round up the pieces they’re coveting for festival season.  

Festival outfits to wear this summer:

Maggie Marilyn Georges Roses Body scarf, $325
Silk Laundry Crochet Scoop Neck dress, $460
New Balance 9060 sneakers, $240
Ganni Cotton suiting mini skirt, $359, from Workshop
Twenty-Seven Names Portia shirt, $520
Camilla & Marc Agna lace shirt, $420, and shorts, $336
Saben Cassidy belt, $189
Ganni Cotton suiting mini skirt, $359, from Workshop
Karen Walker Rapture sunglasses, $280
Paris Georgia Fringe top, $470
Zoe and Morgan No Star Like Thee hoops, $220
Anna Quan Marzia dress, $1046
Sir Ramona Asymmetric Bias dress, $593
Paris Georgia Jo jean, $630
Dodo Bar Or Sequined halterneck bralette, $182, from Mytheresa
Mi Piaci Alabama Cowboy boot, $440
Frame Denim Wide-leg jumpsuit, $795, from Mytheresa
Ruby Blink Denim short, $199
Maggie Marilyn Always Be A Dreamer top, $495
Rebe Bucket hat, $200
Ruby Margie Tie-back top, $219
Ganni Cotton poplin maxi skirt, $379, from Workshop
Deadly Ponies Mr Minimese crossbody bag, $469
Paris Georgia Jo Bodice, $490
La Tribe Studded sandal, $330
La Tribe Beaded bag, $150
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Canvas Lift High Top, $151

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