https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 23 May 2026 03:46:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress/page/2#post-1901485 Sun, 25 Mar 2018 11:32:48 +0000 Style Fan 1901485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The festivals sound like fun.&nbsp; Frozen Dead Guy Festival is something I had never heard of before.&nbsp; I had to look it up.&nbsp; Amazing.<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />There are some great ideas on what to wear here.&nbsp; It is fun to dress as part of the theme of the festival.&nbsp; Not sure it is always possible.</p> <p>&nbsp;We have a few festivals where I live.&nbsp; Yoga festival (I wear Yoga clothes), Beer festival, Rib Festival, Vegan Festival, etc.&nbsp; Someone was trying to get a Ginger Festival (Redhair) started.&nbsp; I have no idea why they thought that was a good idea for our area.&nbsp; We have lots of Santa themed Festivals because of the Theme Park that is based on Santa.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress/page/2#post-1901416 Sun, 25 Mar 2018 00:14:26 +0000 Anonymous 1901416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful ideas.&nbsp; Staysfit and cjh, your festivals sound like those we like to attend.&nbsp; I forgot the Greek Festival and Shakespeare Festival which includes about 6 plays on different nights and picnics on the lawn, Chinese dragon boat races and more.&nbsp; Some fun events we watch on the news, like Boulder's Tube to Work Day when office workers ride innertubes down swollen creeks to work.&nbsp; It looks like a blast and cold due to the water coming from melting snow in the mountains.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress/page/2#post-1901411 Sat, 24 Mar 2018 23:49:11 +0000 Gigi 1901411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that accessories would be the best thing. Maybe a pair or earrings or a necklace that matches the theme of the festival? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress/page/2#post-1901334 Sat, 24 Mar 2018 19:52:37 +0000 tulle 1901334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, I am sure that, left to your own devices, you will come up with outfits that are perfectly in tune with these celebrations; you know yourself best, and have a great eye.&nbsp; When my daughter took part in historical reenactments in a program at her middle school, she and the other students dressed in accurate-as-possible 18th and 19th century costumes. The atmosphere at these programs was very special, really like going back in time. As a guest and parent, I hated to break the spell by wearing jeans and sneakers, so I opted to dress in agreement, though not in costume.&nbsp; A longer skirt and simple top, an apron (for helping out in the colonial kitchen) and a shawl did the trick.&nbsp; For the fairy day, for instance, (how I would love to attend that!) I think of the marvelous headdress Annagybe wore to a similar festival day.&nbsp; Have fun with it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress/page/2#post-1901316 Sat, 24 Mar 2018 18:46:36 +0000 cjh 1901316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you're planning for fun. With the snow day in my area, it's a great time to look forward to warmer outside days.</p> <p>I've found that I am happiest with my outfits at festive events (Shakespeare fest performance, jazz/blues on the square, winery concerts, and art fairs) when I wear simple but polished, and something like unique shoes, such as my various Converse tennies, or attention-getting earrings.</p> <p>For example, Shakespeare night, including lawn picnic: black loose shift with sheer overlay, with large earrings consisting of dangly, diamond-shape pale-turquoise "jewels" with antique-gold settings. Art street fair on hot sunny day: dark bronze chino shorts, subtle black and white print sleeveless top with bronze and cranberry embroidered trim, heavy embossed "silver" large hoop earrings. Jazz concert on square: white jeans, navy tank, red crop-sleeve jeans jacket, dangly earrings that are small red-white-black-ceramic-tile-pattern balls.</p> <p>Since my style is not boho, but I do like to look a bit art-y, this works for me. Good luck finding a way to tweak your own wonderful stylings so you feel festival-ready and enjoy the season!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress/page/2#post-1901276 Sat, 24 Mar 2018 14:35:42 +0000 Christina F. 1901276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, the MN ball of twine is the biggest done by one person. The other was built by multiple people. The MN one what he wants to see, as he went to college there but never got to see it. There is a one day festival in August. He and his brother also want to go do some other weird stuff in the same vicinity at the same time (drive a tank, Hobo Museum). They have a who,e oddball plan.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress/page/2#post-1901272 Sat, 24 Mar 2018 14:11:37 +0000 Staysfit 1901272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m not sure I have suggestions for what you should wear Joy. I am surprised that so many people don’t have festivals where they live. As soon as the snow melts and the sun shines even a little bit, the people of my community in Central New York start holding festivals. Whatever occasion one can make up for a festival, we have it here ——beer festival, apple festival, Greek Festival, Balloon Festival, taste of this or that festivals, art festival, Klezmer Music festival, Jazz Festival, Native American dance festival, Chinese Lantern Festival, we may also have dead guy festivals of some sort or another, and of course we have huge town parades for the Fouth of July and Memorial Day —-including all the local fire trucks, ambulances, old cars with waving politicians, motorcycle trick riders, the local accordion band (we seem to have a large number of them here), Irish Step Dancers, all the high school bands, middle school bands, athletes and cheerleaders, all the Boy Scouts, brownies and girlscouts, etc. Candy is tossed out to all the kids who are dressed up in costumes. People arrive early for pancake breakfasts and chair races, and other activities at the town hall, and afterwards there are more contests and games for the kids and concerts and fireworks. Any weekend from snow melt to freeze, one can find something like this to keep busy and entertained. There are also evening themed concerts and we still have the Ren. Fest. Maybe festivals are more common when you live in a small town or city? </p> <p>I would love to go to frozen dead guys festival. I agree that wearing white seems the way to go, and maybe something with a skull. In fact, a tee shirt with a skull would be perfect. </p> <p>The most important thing is to wear comfortable shoes, and if your climate is anything like ours, bring layers. Rain gear is also a must around here, LOL! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress/page/2#post-1901265 Sat, 24 Mar 2018 13:21:07 +0000 Anonymous 1901265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a great idea, Bijou. My family could just follow the Geezers if they could not find me although those jeans have super powers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress/page/2#post-1901218 Sat, 24 Mar 2018 05:41:59 +0000 Bijou 1901218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy my vote goes to wearing something fun. You look absolutely amazing in your Geezer magnet jeans, so they could be worn to one of these festivals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress/page/2#post-1901213 Sat, 24 Mar 2018 04:32:57 +0000 Anonymous 1901213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sylvie, those are great recommendations.&nbsp; I can't wear sandals but could do my summer shoes. I saw some great looking graphic tees today at a consignment shop. One was a bright Picasso print.</p> <p>Christina, Kansas has what they say is the world's largest ball of twine.&nbsp; I&nbsp;saw&nbsp;it years ago and it was as high as a one story house&nbsp;and had&nbsp;a roof built over it.&nbsp; It is probably much bigger by now.&nbsp; It is in a small town where my bus stopped between home and college and could be seen near the bus stop.&nbsp; Maybe he could get a Minnesota festival started that combines a Frozen Dead Guy and big ball of twine.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress/page/2#post-1901022 Fri, 23 Mar 2018 14:13:00 +0000 Christina F. 1901022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought my husband was crazy for wanting to go to Twine Ball Day in MN (he's obsessed with that dang ball of twine). I alerted him to the existence of Frozen Dead Guy Days, so that may be his next quest after he finally sees the twine ball this year. </p> <p>I'd prefer the Garlic Festival! Yum! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress/page/2#post-1901014 Fri, 23 Mar 2018 13:55:26 +0000 sylvie55 1901014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For warm-weather festivals I would suggest a sunhat; sandals you can do a lot of walking in; a&nbsp; cross-body bag just big enough to hold ID, credit card, phone and lippie; either a floaty cotton midi skirt or a lightweight denim skirt; and a feminine version of a t-shirt, either a graphic one or in a festive color. This outfit can be boho or not depending on the colors/prints you choose and how many of them you combine in the outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress/page/2#post-1900912 Fri, 23 Mar 2018 01:30:36 +0000 Aquamarine 1900912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have no words. Frozen Dead Guys Days? Joy, you rock. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress/page/2#post-1900902 Fri, 23 Mar 2018 00:40:41 +0000 Mainelady 1900902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, your festival options sound like so much fun! I can’t help with the attire, other than to reinforce what others have said about comfortable clothing and footwear.<br /> We have quite a few summer and autumn festivals here. My favorite is the Garlic Festival. I have never gone, but the garlic smells are enough to keep me happy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress/page/2#post-1900817 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 14:50:52 +0000 Jenn 1900817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I never dress “costumey” for festivals, but I slant kind of boho anyway, so my normal casual clothing might feel more appropriate. Most important things to me are good walking shoes and sun protection. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress#post-1900783 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 13:45:05 +0000 Anonymous 1900783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Frozen Dead Guy days are a hoot, especially the casket races where the " dead guy" falls out. I love just brousing the shops of Nederland too.<br /> <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g33564-Activities-Nederland_Colorado.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.tripadvisor.com/At.....orado.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress#post-1900712 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 04:31:05 +0000 Emily K 1900712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm jealous about your Frozen Dead Guy Days--that sounds like a lot of fun! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress#post-1900687 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 02:14:06 +0000 jussie 1900687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, here we have a plethora of days at wineries with music, tulip festivals, and various music festivals, film festivals, spring fashion week, food and wine festival etc etc so yeah, I have seen the festival outfit thing. &nbsp;You need some bright coloured statement tops I believe, with funky jeans and shoes! Or a pretty floral dress! And a superb sunhat too. Even a floral kimono could be handy. Can't wait to see what you put together.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress#post-1900657 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 23:07:18 +0000 The Cat 1900657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nodding in agreement to what Suz said. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress#post-1900656 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 23:01:17 +0000 Jjsloane 1900656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can I come join you? It all sounds so fun! I think you should have fun with what you wear, but obviously respect weather and comfort levels. You always look so smart I'm sure you'll be great.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress#post-1900652 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 22:41:04 +0000 Windchime 1900652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We Michiganders celebrate Tater Tots and Lumberjacks in festivals, among many other things, but Colorado’s Frozen Dead Guys Days takes the cake! White seems apropos for both Dead Guys and Oatmeal. </p> <p>I hope you post your Festival outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress#post-1900646 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 22:20:49 +0000 LaPed 1900646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, this is an element of American culture that I guess I've managed to avoid by sticking largely to the coasts... New England does have harvest season, the only time of the year when the weather is good enough for outdoor events -- I swear EVERY SINGLE THING one could want to do takes place in September around here -- apples, corn, marathons, walkathons, sheep, cows, music, art, lit fests, you name it...</p> <p>I never "dress up" for these things -- I'm even a Halloween killjoy -- but I think my approach would be comfortable, walkable attire embellished with thematic accessories (graphic scarves? jewelry? temporary tattoos??). </p> <p>The last time I went to a Renn Faire was in Las Vegas in early autumn; it was about 100 degrees and my mind was completely boggled by people who came in costume. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress#post-1900643 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 22:09:20 +0000 Suz 1900643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Goodness.&nbsp;</p> <p>As an introvert, I would be in hiding from a calendar like this!&nbsp;</p> <p>But if I had to attend, I'd dress for the weather with little nods to the theme in the form of accessories. No sparkly costumes or fairy wings for me!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress#post-1900640 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 21:29:45 +0000 Cardiff girl 1900640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Festivals in the U K tend to be music but your type of festival seems a lot more varied .Like others above I ve googled a few and it loooks like you can wear what you like from conventional clothing to fancy dress/themed,so I guess it’s what you are Comfort table to wear,little nods to the theme in the form of hats and accessories as has been suggested seems a happy medium between full on dress up or regular clothes so get your creative hat on Joy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress#post-1900607 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 19:24:04 +0000 Carla 1900607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You could start by collecting commemorative t-shirts from the events, or thrift other theme appropriate statement t-shirts. You could start with a simple one that promotes your town or state and work from there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress#post-1900601 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 18:57:44 +0000 rachylou 1900601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, you JUST HAVE to dress special for each one. I feel you should whiteout for Frozen Dead guys... and also maybe work a sugar skull somewhere in there somehow... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress#post-1900600 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 18:55:02 +0000 Anonymous 1900600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was as clueless as Ginger, so thanks for the explanation!<br /> I do hope you’ll share your outfits with us -and maybe some pics of the events themselves?<br /> I can’t wait!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress#post-1900589 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 18:29:37 +0000 Ginger 1900589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Joy. It sounds like a hold-all term for any kind of a public gathering. I'm still a little boggled at the thought of there being so many they have a season and separate wardrobe! Maybe I don't get out enough. ;)&nbsp; (And if there were a festival season here, it would be split in 2 to avoid July and August.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress#post-1900580 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 18:14:54 +0000 Anonymous 1900580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><i>I&nbsp;think of festivals as celebrations of something.&nbsp; Usually they are out-of-doors so held when the weather will probably be comfortable, but sometimes the weather does not co-operate.&nbsp; Many people know the Ren-Fest, which is a huge festival celebrating the Renaissance period of history.&nbsp; Some other festivals celebrate an historical time.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Our town&nbsp;in Kansas had a Spinach Festival each year remembering when it was the Spinach capital of the world and spinach grown by local Belgian farmers was shipped everywhere).&nbsp; </i></p> <p><em>Others celebrate an occasion or thing (like elk rutting and Pet-A-Truck), an event (like 4th of July parades and celebrations, or product or profession (like a craft beer or local food festival).&nbsp; Many celebrate heritage and customs like Highland Games, Irish Fest, Greek Festivals, etc.&nbsp; My college town had Svensk Hylingsfest to celebrate its Swedish heritage.&nbsp; Swedish guests often came, even the King of Sweden.</em></p> <p><em>Most have some sort of music, food, booths that sell art or crafts, games, things for children.&nbsp; It is a carnival atmosphere.&nbsp; </em></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-festival-season-is-here-how-would-you-dress#post-1900567 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 17:24:00 +0000 Ginger 1900567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe a silly question: What IS a festival? What is the festival season? </p>