What to wear to a music festival: 15 street style-inspired tips that are anything but cringe-worthy

Just because you’re at a festival doesn’t mean you have to lose all your street style cred. This layered black & white ensemble looks straight outta SoHo and we’re digging the layered skirt look. Perfect for the Indie-fest of your choosing.

If you must wear super-short bum baring cut-offs, think about layering up the shorts for a unique look. The extra layer of black lace shorts somehow makes it look even more revealing.

Gossip Girl’s Jessica Szohr would look killer in a paper bag, but the girl hit it out of the park with this look which shows enough skin to keep it cool in the summer heat but looks entirely classy with a white silk shirt.

Channel this leggy diva with some serious colour blocking. Solange’s trademark look is best done with no reservations, mix all the contrasting colours, prints and textures your little heart desires. A festival is your chance to experiment without being too serious.

Athletic gear would seem like a natural fit for the hot and sweaty festivals that require marathon-like endurance to get from the stage to washrooms. This layered-up, buttoned-up look is all business on top and then pure athlete on the bottom with runners and running style printed shorts. We’re loving the mix of styles that is fit and flirty.

Statement sunglasses are both fashionable and practical, and an insanely easy way to elevate a chic yet understated look in a snap. You’ll be sure to stand out in the sea of Wayfarers.

While the rest of the crowds goes for faded greys and muted florals, make a statement in a bright all-over colour or pattern. A bold mod look is refreshing after a wash of hippie getups.

Band tees are a great way to show your love for a festival act. But these ain’t your Dad’s band tees. Graphic pop art t-shirts are a fun and dead stylish way to rock out. Just imagine how great a tee with Iggy Azalea’s sassy mug all over it would look.

Ellie Goulding’s simple black shorts and open-back crop tank is set off by that incredible gold neck cuff. Bringing a little bit of glam to the night, this is how you do polished hipster.

Besides being super handy for middle-of-a-field hair checks, mirrored shades are also super trendy. Workable for any look, from country to electro, these specs are an instant update to any festival get-up.

Crochet is an easy way to stay cool in the height of summer, yet still maintain some element of decency.

For the ultimate toss on and go look try a snazzy pair of overalls. Denim ones will do just fine and are great for layering over your favourite crop top, the granddaddy of festival items.

By now we’re used to seeing hippie-dippie florals and tie-dyes among the throngs of people. Shake thins up and go for a graphic print, like this checkerboard one. Bonus points for finding the matching oversized cushion.

We can always count of Lana Del Rey for some Old Hollywood magic. This vintage dress is vibrant and totally eye catching, perfect for being in a crowd of fellow music fans.

We’re totally digging this dress layered over cropped jeans. Go against the grain and instead of baring plenty of skin, try doing a tasteful, yet insanely chic, cover-up.