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What to Wear to a Rave or Music Festival

Shay wears a black cat costume at EDC 2021
Shay wears a black cat costume at EDC 2021

So you’re planning on attending a music festival. You’ve bought your tickets, you’ve ordered a new fanny pack, and you’ve checked out the set list. However, you still have one problem- what are you supposed to wear to a rave or music festival?

For men, it’s easy to put together an outfit for a rave- anything goes! However, women have far more options- and it can get really overwhelming.

Our style guide will help you narrow down the perfect outfit to wear to a rave or music festival.

Women

1. Activewear

When getting ready to attend a music festival, one of my go-to outfits is a colorful activewear set.

At a music festival, expect to spend a lot of time walking. You’ll be walking long distances from parking to the festival, between different stages, and to visit different amenities inside the festival grounds. You’ll also probably spend a lot of time dancing. Attending a festival is basically a long workout!

Since activewear is made up of special sweat-wicking fabric, it’s a great choice to wear to a rave. It’s also comfortable, which is another bonus!

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2. Rave Outfits

A classic look for a music festival is a rave outfit.

From shiny metallic skirts to LED fabrics, these OG rave styles will help you stand out from the crowd.

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3. Swimwear

In recent years, many EDM DJs have begun playing at pool parties, making swimwear the perfect fashion choice for those venues.

Swimwear is also a great option for summer raves in warmer areas.

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4. Costumes

Shay wearing a Harlequin costume at EDC 2021

If you’re attending a rave during spooky season, why not wear a Halloween costume?

Some music festivals are Halloween themed, like Escape Halloween in Southern California. However, any rave that occurs in October is bound to see most festival-goers dressed in fun costumes. When I attended EDC in October 2021, I wore a couple costumes.

These costumes are cute, comfortable, and affordable choices for any spooky rave.

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5. Onesies

If you’re attending a rave in a cold climate, a fun fashion choice is a onesie.

Onesies are warm, adorable, and are bound to be a great talking point to help you make friends with fellow ravers.

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