What To Pack for… A Croatian Festival
Driving rain and grey skies seem to be annual features of Britain’s summer music festival, so many people are now swapping the likes of Glasto for festivals on the continent. One destination with almost guaranteed sun is Croatia, which boasts a number of musical extravaganzas over the summer months.
Sometimes festivals can seem like a fashion parade, with punters just as interested in looking good as catching the best music. Festival attire for Croatia, then, will be more similar to your holiday wardrobe than the warm hoodies and wellies combo you’d sport for a British festival. Pack appropriately for a Croatian festival, and you’ll be the coolest raver on the beach!
Stand-out swimwear
Outlook is the biggest bass and sound system music festival in Europe and includes stages right on the beach.
As a result, expect to spend lots of time flaunting your flesh in swimwear! If you don’t fancy a teeny tiny bikini there are tons of trendy swimsuits available: look for a swimming costume with cut-out panels and bling metallic details. Black is slimming and looks flattering on all body shapes, and make sure you apply plenty of suncream to avoid any unusual tan lines!
Maxi dress
Looking good at a festival isn’t always about wearing the skimpiest outfits, and a maxi dress can look just as good as the smallest miniskirt. A long dress also provides a great cover-up paler skin tones against the strong Croatian sun. A maxi instantly glams up any look and will look fab with high heeled sandals. If you’re planning on dancing into the night go for a wedge heel to team with your dress, which will be a lot kinder to feet and easier to move in. A chic look is needed for top Croatian festival Hideout which features swanky boat parties with DJs and drinks onboard.
Sun protection
A sun cream with an SPF of 15 or above is a suitcase staple for a trip to Croatia, though you can also work sun protection items into your look. Sunglasses will shield eyes from harmful UV rays and look on-trend too. Go retro with a pair of Ray Ban style sunnies and, if you want to add a splash of colour, go for thick plastic rims in pink or red. A hat will help shade your face, keep you cool and can help protect against the danger of sunstroke. A straw trilby gives a trendy retro vibe when teamed with sunnies – look for a truly vintage number from a second hand shop.
Accessories
If you’re partying on the beach you’ll probably be wearing little in the way of clothes, so accessories can be used to build your outfit instead. A couple of long necklaces and a floral headband lend a boho look, which is ideal for the more laid-back Soundwave festival. Likened to UK offering Bestival this boutique festival happens at The Garden, Tisno, for five days in July.
