Just about every year, two hundred thousand revellers from all over Europe head to the UK’s Worthy Farm for our very own Coachella– the biggest festival of all, Glastonbury.And theytake their fashion sense with them.
Glastonbury is a place where rules don’t apply and people go wild with their clothes, hair, makeup and modesty.
Over the years we’ve seen the return of bumbags, the arrival of the flower crown and the evolution from Kate and Sienna’s Hunter wellies to Timberland boots and Dr Martens.
But what were the fashion must-haves at Glasto 2019?
The Water Bottle & The pared back look
2019’s Glastonbury weekend coincided with a serious heatwave in the UK, which meant that layering up and going overboard were the last things on most people’s minds. Those iconic muddy fields and muddy legs seemed like a distant memory. With 2019’s ban on plastic water bottles, the result was standing in scorching queues to fill up your reusable water-bottle – this year’s must-have accessory. And everyone was given one of these Glastonbuy water bottles, which will become collectors items.
Clothing wise, less was more.
Girls and boys had no choice but to go with a shorts and vest / t-shirt look this year, but it didn’t prevent a fashion spectacle. We witnessed all shapes and sizes, as long as it was minimal, practical and simple.
Jogging shorts
Kim Kardashian started a trend when she stepped out wearing jogging shorts, or ‘lycra cycling shorts’ as some of the older festival regulars would describe them.
Girls were rocking them left, right and centre this year. Although they are unforgiving, they’re simply 2019’s most popular summer fashion item.
Rainbow Hair
The skies were blue, the fields were green and the sun was a scorching yellow. And 2019 Glasto hair was every colour of the rainbow. As long as it isn’tnatural – it’s in. Most popular were lilacs and pinks, paired with equally bright sunglasses.
Tea Dresses and Boots
A classic. A pretty floral number teamed with either Doc Martins, Buffalo trainers or Timberland walking boots. The chunkier, the better.
Simple and easy – particularly if you need to go to the loo – the day dress and boots is always a great option. This is my recommendation
It says you “didn’t put too much effort into your outfit” – even though you probably did – and avoided making you like you woke up in a tent. Even though you definitely did.
Neon
It doesn’t look like this one is going anywhere any time soon. I’d say 50% of girls were decked out in neon leotards, tops and skirts over the Glastonbury weekend, and it blended in with the atmosphere perfectly. Not quite 80s Acid House Neon – more 2020s futuristic take.
The Flower Crown
Now personally, I don’t think we Brits own this look. It is more Coachella, but this boho hippy accessory is bigger and better than ever before. The flower crown is back this summer, and for me it’s the ultimate festival fashion statement.
Gone are the subtle crowns – this year was all about the huge arrangements. Think Glasto meets Ascot.
70s Stripes
It was like seeing ABBA everywhere you turned – and what could be better than that? Probably another ‘Kardashian’ offering, but it’s fun and so very ‘festival meets disco’. Maybe best to lose a pound or two before you venture into this look though…
