Splendour is set to be soggy: A guide to wet weather festival dressing | Lauren Ironmonger
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While nearby Byron Bay may be associated with sunny skies and warm weather, temperatures can drop fast at night. Light layers are wise when temperatures can swing drastically in the space of a day. For Sydney-based stylist and digital content creator Millie Sykes, the key to festival dressing is “being as comfortable as possible whilst pulling as big of a look you can.” An ’80s-style jumpsuit or ski suit is a “one and done” way to make a statement whilst being warm and easy to move in. She also likes pieces made from lycra or spandex, as they often come in fun prints and are easy to dance in.For your outer shell, opt for something waterproof or fast-drying.
Sykes, for her part, is not a fan of a plastic raincoat, which can quickly get hot and sweaty when you’re dancing for hours on end. She’ll opt instead for a thick fur coat, and throw on a disposable plastic poncho if she needs it.Sykes also says gumboots don’t offer enough support, and prefers military or combat boots that can withstand a bit of a beating. Relatively cheap options are available online, and “aren’t so precious that you’ll be upset if they get dirty.
And for the cherry on top? “Go crazy on the accessories,” says Sykes. Bold, colourful sunnies, lots of rings, and a fur hat can really make a look.