Festivals are the ideal place to express the deep corners of your creative soul. From flamboyant and feathery creatures to pixie fairies and pirates, there are literally hundreds of ways you can portray a favorite character as you relax and celebrate. The first thing to get your feet wet with is to do some research what the primary topic is of the festival you are attending so that you can properly prepare the most fitting costume. Then make a list of fitting character options that would have practical costumes while going along with your personal preference and style as well. Take your time with the process of pulling your outfit together as every detail will play a part in the character you hope to share with the world.
There are three major aspects to consider when you are deciding how to dress for a festival. The weather, the length of the festival, and the theme are the main components that need to be weighed before committing to specific attire. Typically, some amount of travel tends to be involved with a festival experience. It is usually much easier to travel light, so every detailed choice about accessories and costumes becomes vital for packing space. Festivals are a time for relaxing and enjoying yourself so this may include making good use of the beautiful Mardi-Gras mask that has been sitting on your shelf for the past year, but it is important to be sure you are segregating want from need. It would be terrible to arrive at the festival and be missing an essential component or to bring items that you do not even use the entire time.
Be prepared for all conditions:
Most festivals take place outdoors like the ever-so muddy splendor in the grass. This holds a lot of uncertainty as the weather is not precise in its predictability. Look for the weather patterns ahead of time to have a basic understanding of how hot or cold it will be. If it is expected to be cold throughout the festivities pack layers. If you are dressing in a special costume layer can be a bit tricky. Before you leave for the festival try on different warming techniques such as thin, neutral-colored t-shirts or tank tops, or find ways of attaching heating pads inside the hems or pockets of your outfit.
For warmer weather protecting your skin from the sun is the highest priority of concern. Choose a material for your costume that is breathable to avoid heat stroke. To block your skin from the sun, add a cape, scarf, or umbrella to your get-up and you will add a little extra flare and keep yourself safe from sunburn at the same time. If your costume consists of material that is not very breathable avoid wearing it for long periods at a time. Either take a break and change your costume every so often or choose a different look to go with. When it comes to what you should wear always go with what is most beneficial to your health.
A festival outfit for each day?
The length of festivals varies drastically. You could be there for one day or it may even be as long as two weeks. This poses a challenge in regards to carefully packing precise costumes, props, and make-up that would help create the most enjoyable experience during this festival. An important concept to keep in mind is that it is definitely not a crime to wear the same costume twice in order to save a lot of space in your luggage. If this does not work for you then seek out pieces of clothing that can mix and match to create a different look every day. Play around with how different combinations of jewelers, scarves, or other accessories look with your costume to be able to switch it up every so often. These items are smaller and are more easily transported so it is a more practical solution to costume variety. This is the best method if the festival you are attending is only one day long and you wish to portray multiple characters. The creative effort you invest into your costume will only enhance the magic of your portrayal.
