7 Rules When It Comes To Doing Fancy Dress At Festivals

Latex is not your friend.

The best thing about going to a music festival (apart from the dancing and the drinking) is being able to embrace your style in a way that would not really be deemed ‘office appropriate’. 

It is officially time to get your glitter on and wear those harem pants you secretly adore but everyone else hates. 

Although we love that we can (basically) wear whatever we damn like, there are some essential things to bear in mind...

1. There Is No Such Thing As Too Much Glitter

2. Avoid Casual Cultural Appropriation

3. That Includes Not Wearing A Bindi As Make Up

4. Don’t Wear Anything You Wouldn’t Want Mud/Beer/Piss On

5. There's No Such Thing As Overdressed So Go All Out 

6. Think Outside Of The Box - You Don’t Want To Look Like Everyone Else

 7. Remember, You WILL Need To Use The Toilet At Some Point...

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SOUTHWOLD, ENGLAND - JULY 15: Festival-goers attend Latitude Festival at Henham Park Estate on July 15, 2016 in Southwold, England. (Photo by Matthew Baker/Getty Images) (credit:Matthew Baker via Getty Images)
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SOUTHWOLD, ENGLAND - JULY 17: Laura Mvula performs at Latitude Festival at Henham Park Estate on July 17, 2016 in Southwold, England. (Photo by Matthew Baker/Getty Images) (credit:Matthew Baker via Getty Images)
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SOUTHWOLD, ENGLAND - JULY 16: Matt Berninger of The National performs at Latitude Festival at Henham Park Estate on July 16, 2016 in Southwold, England. (Photo by Matthew Baker/Getty Images) (credit:Matthew Baker via Getty Images)
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SOUTHWOLD, ENGLAND - JULY 16: People enjoy the warm weather during a punt ride at Latitude Festival at Henham Park Estate on July 16, 2016 in Southwold, England. (Photo by Matthew Baker/Getty Images) (credit:Matthew Baker via Getty Images)
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SOUTHWOLD, ENGLAND - JULY 16: Reggie Watts performs at Latitude Festival at Henham Park Estate on July 16, 2016 in Southwold, England. (Photo by Matthew Baker/Getty Images) (credit:Matthew Baker via Getty Images)
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SOUTHWOLD, ENGLAND - JULY 17: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Bill Bailey performs at Latitude Festival at Henham Park Estate on July 17, 2016 in Southwold, England. (Photo by Matthew Baker/Getty Images) (credit:Matthew Baker via Getty Images)
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SOUTHWOLD, ENGLAND - JULY 16: Bryce Dessner of The National performs at Latitude Festival at Henham Park Estate on July 16, 2016 in Southwold, England. (Photo by Matthew Baker/Getty Images) (credit:Matthew Baker via Getty Images)
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SOUTHWOLD, ENGLAND - JULY 16: Elena Tonra of Daughter performs at Latitude Festival at Henham Park Estate on July 16, 2016 in Southwold, England. (Photo by Matthew Baker/Getty Images) (credit:Matthew Baker via Getty Images)
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SOUTHWOLD, ENGLAND - JULY 16: Josh Widdicombe performs at Latitude Festival at Henham Park Estate on July 16, 2016 in Southwold, England. (Photo by Matthew Baker/Getty Images) (credit:Matthew Baker via Getty Images)
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SOUTHWOLD, ENGLAND - JULY 15: Isaac Holman of Slaves performs at Latitude Festival at Henham Park Estate on July 15, 2016 in Southwold, England. (Photo by Matthew Baker/Getty Images) (credit:Matthew Baker via Getty Images)
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SOUTHWOLD, ENGLAND - JULY 15: Katherine Ryan performs on the Comedy stage at Latitude Festival at Henham Park Estate on July 15, 2016 in Southwold, England. (Photo by Matthew Baker/Getty Images) (credit:Matthew Baker via Getty Images)
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SOUTHWOLD, ENGLAND - JULY 15: Laurie Vincent of Slaves performs at Latitude Festival at Henham Park Estate on July 15, 2016 in Southwold, England. (Photo by Matthew Baker/Getty Images) (credit:Matthew Baker via Getty Images)
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by James Gourley/REX/Shutterstock (5770833q)Pink sheep hide from the sun on a hot afternoonLatitude Festival, Henham Park, Southwold, Suffolk, UK - 17 Jul 2016 (credit:James Gourley/REX/Shutterstock)
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SOUTHWOLD, ENGLAND - JULY 15: Christine and the Queens perform on the BBC Radio 6 Music Stage at Latitude Festival at Henham Park Estate on July 15, 2016 in Southwold, England. (Photo by Matthew Baker/Getty Images) (credit:Matthew Baker via Getty Images)
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SOUTHWOLD, ENGLAND - JULY 15: Lapsley performs on the BBC Radio 6 Music Stage at Latitude Festival at Henham Park Estate on July 15, 2016 in Southwold, England. (Photo by Matthew Baker/Getty Images) (credit:Matthew Baker via Getty Images)
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SOUTHWOLD, ENGLAND - JULY 14: A general view of a performance on the lake at Latitude Festival at Henham Park Estate on July 14, 2016 in Southwold, England. (Photo by Matthew Baker/Getty Images) (credit:Matthew Baker via Getty Images)
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by James Gourley/REX/Shutterstock (5770832at)Lauren Mayberry - ChvrchesLatitude Festival, Henham Park, Southwold, Suffolk, UK - 16 Jul 2016 (credit:James Gourley/REX/Shutterstock)
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by James Gourley/REX/Shutterstock (5770833s)Pink sheep hide from the sun behind the Latitude sign on a hot afternoonLatitude Festival, Henham Park, Southwold, Suffolk, UK - 17 Jul 2016 (credit:James Gourley/REX/Shutterstock)
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by James Gourley/REX/Shutterstock (5770833az)Wesley Schultz - The LumineersLatitude Festival, Henham Park, Southwold, Suffolk, UK - 17 Jul 2016 (credit:James Gourley/REX/Shutterstock)
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by James Gourley/REX/Shutterstock (5770833az)Wesley Schultz - The LumineersLatitude Festival, Henham Park, Southwold, Suffolk, UK - 17 Jul 2016 (credit:James Gourley/REX/Shutterstock)
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by James Gourley/REX/Shutterstock (5770833k)A man using a parasol for shade on a hot afternoonLatitude Festival, Henham Park, Southwold, Suffolk, UK - 17 Jul 2016 (credit:James Gourley/REX/Shutterstock)

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