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[ct_jnr]

Hi, going to my first festival next weekend (v festival) dont have a clue about clothing and how much of it to take. the weather is due to be cold and wet unfortunatly, and iam not too good at keeping warm, whats your hints and trips

thanks

[Alexx (:]

Firstly, are you male or female - 'cos that'll affect my response

[bekimo]

V is super unpredictable.  It's hot, its cold, its wet, its dry.  Sounds a bit like a Katy Perry song don't it!?  I go for layers.  Vest, t-shirt, hoodie, and either a poncho or rain coat if ur proper harcore.

Socks and wellies/boots are a must.

[ct_jnr]

Alexx (:, on Aug 15 2009, 03:29 PM, said:

Firstly, are you male or female - 'cos that'll affect my response

female sorry

[richietal]

C'mon Alex.

Do you really think any self-respecting man would ask such a girly question?  

Edited by richietal, 15 August 2009 - 02:46 PM.

[bekimo]

richietal, on Aug 15 2009, 03:44 PM, said:

C'mon Alex.

Do you really think any self-respecting man would ask such a girly question?  

Yeh they would.  They are called metrosexuals!

[clairetelche1]

Easy - for each day pack long socks (for under wellies), undies, a vest, shorts (legs dry quicker than trousers!) and hoodie into a carrier bag. Means that each morning you grab a bag of clothes and you've got everything you need - previous day's wet (hopefully not!) stuff goes back in the carrier and you're good to go!!

Add a pac-a-mac, jarmies/trackies for sleeping, trainers or flip flops for mooching round camp and you're done.

Have fun!! x

[richietal]

bekimo, on Aug 15 2009, 03:51 PM, said:

Yeh they would.  They are called metrosexuals!

Yeah, but you can't really call them REAL men, can you?  

Heard the expression "man up"?     

[shedboy66]

its not hard take a waterproof jacket a fleece if you get cold easily and wellies and the usuals shorts if warm jeans and more wellies

Edited by shedboy66, 15 August 2009 - 05:27 PM.

[bekimo]

richietal, on Aug 15 2009, 04:43 PM, said:

Yeah, but you can't really call them REAL men, can you?  

Heard the expression "man up"?     

Ah well "man up" in my house is when my bro's mate screams like a girl cus there is a spider in the bathroom and I have to go and rehome poor little thing.  At which point I tell bro's mate to get down off the sink and man up!!

[Dannny]

richietal, on Aug 15 2009, 04:43 PM, said:

Yeah, but you can't really call them REAL men, can you?  

Heard the expression "man up"?     

in my community, man up means something different

[Alexx (:]

richietal, on Aug 15 2009, 03:44 PM, said:

C'mon Alex.

Do you really think any self-respecting man would ask such a girly question?  

The guy's I'm going with are dying their hair different colours (blue and.. yellow I think?) and have brought matching ponchos. so, maybe they would?! Hehe.

[Alexx (:]

Anyways, reply to OP..

Like a lot of the others have said;
- Layers are the way forward. Shorts/skirts with leggings or tights (legging's are warmer though) are quite easy, and they also dry a lot quicker than jeans!
- Tops don't really matter that much, just need to bear in mind it might rain so a white top with a dark bra underneath may attract some (un)wanted attention.
- Poncho/decent waterproof for staying dry is a must, and make sure you've got something nice, dry and warm to 'sleep' in - it gets chilly at night.
- If you're driving down, a lot of people have a full change of clothes in the car, so the journey back is more comfortable.
- Ooh, and you might wanna bring a small-ish towel to dry yourself off if the weather doesn't look too promising.

Have fun!

[bekimo]

Ooooh I just bought some blue leopard print tights from dorothy perkins for £3!  Bargain!

[Alexx (:]

Ooh! Wicked Bekimo!

I've got pink tights, blue tight (well, turquoise-ish) which might have fishnets on top and grey tights, red tights, black tights with stars on, and leopard print tights. Too many tights, not enough legs!

[bekimo]

You'll be having a costume change every other hour at that rate!!

I have zippy up leggins and my blue leopard print tights and some purple tights and some fishnet hold ups!!!

I think that'll do me!

[godmutha]

Ha... you two have made me feel like I need more tights and leggings

[bekimo]

Tights and leggins are a girls best friend at a festival.  Last year, when it was super muddy, it was brilliant.  mud got on the tights, get back to the tent, peel muddy tights off and fada, clean legs!!

[fashion-robe]

bekimo, on Aug 16 2009, 07:22 PM, said:

Tights and leggins are a girls best friend at a festival.  Last year, when it was super muddy, it was brilliant.  mud got on the tights, get back to the tent, peel muddy tights off and fada, clean legs!!

Thanks for the information i followed your advice and wore leggins and i really worked out well