clothes

[monster_69]

We are newbie's to glastonbury this year, as the weather is looking uncertain what clothes will everyone be taking? the problem im having is im unsure if i should take clothes to look good or just take stuff to get covered in mud then just bin em when i get home? or take a little of each?

What will you be taking and why? also what you suggest i take?

Thanks Karen and Adam

[rubenz]

We are newbie's to glastonbury this year, as the weather is looking uncertain what clothes will everyone be taking? the problem im having is im unsure if i should take clothes to look good or just take stuff to get covered in mud then just bin em when i get home? or take a little of each?

What will you be taking and why? also what you suggest i take?

Thanks Karen and Adam

[MamaJojo]

since we're going to have to go back out to help mates bring stuff in when they arrive later, we're probably bringing twice as many clothes as we usually would. lots of layers, sunny and rainy stuff... if it does turn out to be a wet one, nothing compares to being able to go back to the tent and put warm dry clothes on ready for the next 'assault'!!

[cassandra13]

Think layers, with at least 1 warm top / fleece, a decent waterproof and a hat for cold nights. Dry feet are important so lots of socks and more than 1 pair of shoes, take wellies if you wear them as they are expensive onsite and impossible to buy if it rains. Not sure how you are travelling but it might be worth taking a set of clean clothes for the trip home, these can be left in the car or the lockups. There are some charity shops on site so you can always pick up things to personalise your look and buy souvenier T-shirts and wear them straightaway. Have seen lots of young ladies wearing shorts / short skirts and putting thick tights underneath when it gets cold. The site is open farmland and it may spoil your enjoyment if you aren't dressed for whatever the conditions might be, it is possible to look good as well, have a great time.

[Monorail]

You are only welcome if you turn up with the "festival chic" look. See any fashion magazine this time of year, then go out any buy a special festival wardrobe.

[rachmac]

I take my 'older' stuff that I don't mind getting ruined (and that's all machine washable!)

Layers is the way to go though, my average list is:

A few vest tops

A few tshirts

A long-sleeved top (my other half takes a base layer)

A couple of pairs of trousers (I try to take 1 pair that aren't jeans!)

Skirt/shorts

A microfleece, a thin cardigan and at least 1 jumper

Underwear and lots of socks!

Waterproofs

Usually I get through most of my stuff I take - remember even if it's warmish in the day, it gets cold at night! I usually put loads on my packing pile and then rationalise it when I realise it wont all fit in my rucksack

EDIT: Oh, and if you are driving leave a set of clothes in your car - then if everything gets soaked you've got a back up - also there's nothing nicer than getting to the car on Monday and putting on something clean for the journey home!

Edited June 18, 2011 by rachmac

[Random Circle]

Indeed, the special 'Festival Look of 2011' fashion-spreads are well worth the hilarity value; #365 quid for a bland-looking frock anyone?

Although, it has to be said, the general festival clobber has upped the ante in recent years; may look bland, but that's #250 of North Face (sp. sic.?) waterproof kagoule there, I'll have you know.

As a result, I have a tendency to look like the crustiest maiden on site, come late Saturday(ish); all purely superficial, of course. My favourite, most comfortable jeans are rather torn in places and i don't think the colour has ever recovered from special Glasto mud-dye of previous years. But, oh, they're still going strong, survive a hot-wash and are the best for me for the festival.

Ergo: My faithful Puffa jacket. Bought many years ago (try buying one now, a decent one will set you back #200ish)now very scruffy, but still servicable and oh, so warm and snug, even for just a chilled night. Thought I'd relegated it for gardening, but dragged it out for the snow this year and will, no doubt, have it in the car for Glasto; just in case, you understand..

In summary: I won't judge you, if you don't sneer at me with your mates: "Look at the state of that Puffa! Who the hell would wear that to Glastonbury 2011?'..x

[Greenish]

the problem im having is im unsure if i should take clothes to look good or just take stuff to get covered in mud then just bin em when i get home?

[Lilmiz]

Definitely agree with posts above!

Also good idea to pack your clothes in carrier bags in your rucksack just in case it is raining on the way in, the bags are really useful for putting dirty clothes in to take home and to keep your dry stuff dry, in 07 i carried a carrier bag around so i could sit down on benches (first year, didn't even bring a raincoat, peed it down and was wearing jeans! Very green!), it was a godsend!

Also if the clothes get really dirty you don't always need to throw them away, just blast them with a hose in your garden or soak them before putting them in a washing machine and see how they are.

Certain items of my clothing have become a bit mud stained over the years but are now used as Glasto clothes.

[gemstarrr]

i wear what looks good but that i wouldn't be distraught if got ruined.

mud washes out surprisingly well normally so as long as you don't take anything made out of nice/posh material should be ok.

for girls i'd reccomend a couple of dresses and shorts/skirts, a pair of jeans(which you wear to go in as they're heavyest), then a combination of tops that match both. then obv a couple of hoodies for night, a thin jacket for day and a warm hat to sleep in as gets very cold!

then couple of cheap rain ponchos that you can slip in your bag incase it rains (cost a bomb on site!) and wellies.

some people do go all out buying festival clothes especially but its not worth it.

oh and long socks are essential when wearing bare legs/tights to stop welly rub! take at least 5 pairs plus 12 pairs of socks (need 2 pairs to make wellies comfy and keep feet warm, then spares) can never have too many socks!

the only thing i've bout spesh for glasto this year is this, but in denim:

http://www.next.co.uk/g36146s1#104467g36

perfect practical, nice fest wear which can jazz up with accessories and warm up with tights/leggings!

but whatever you do, don't buy a playsuit that isn't strapless as it will be a nightmare to get off in the loos!

[Teal]

I'm wearing a pair of cargo type trousers that have a zip, so the lower part comes off to make them shorts. 2 trousers in one. Plenty of pockets so I wont need to carry a back pack too. They are quick dry so if they get wet, wont be heavy like jeans would be.

I'll also take a beanie & gloves, as a few years back I was so cold at night I ended up buying some.

Sunhat

[verrymerry]

Wellies & a waterproof coat are a must. As a girl I always wear shorts / skirts with leggins or tights as they dry out quicker and you can pack a few in your bag without weighing it down, if you need to change them for a dry set.

Not that I think it's going to rain mind you!!! I would recommend a really warm jumper for the evening as it goes go cold :-)

[Runner]

I take my 'older' stuff that I don't mind getting ruined (and that's all machine washable!)

Layers is the way to go though, my average list is:

A few vest tops

A few tshirts

A long-sleeved top (my other half takes a base layer)

A couple of pairs of trousers (I try to take 1 pair that aren't jeans!)

Skirt/shorts

A microfleece, a thin cardigan and at least 1 jumper

Underwear and lots of socks!

Waterproofs

Usually I get through most of my stuff I take - remember even if it's warmish in the day, it gets cold at night! I usually put loads on my packing pile and then rationalise it when I realise it wont all fit in my rucksack

EDIT: Oh, and if you are driving leave a set of clothes in your car - then if everything gets soaked you've got a back up - also there's nothing nicer than getting to the car on Monday and putting on something clean for the journey home!

[oebs]

Im off to sports soccer to grab a load of socks, tis a rather pleasant feeling when putting on new socks at a festival.

[Runner]

Im off to sports soccer to grab a load of socks, tis a rather pleasant feeling when putting on new socks at a festival.

[oebs]

I personally find wearing flip flops on dry ground / grass more pleasant

[rachmac]

I personally find wearing flip flops on dry ground / grass more pleasant

[Runner]

Personally i cannot stand flip-flops! Even when baking hot!

[Yesiamaduck]

Just bring

a few light t-shirts

a light jumper

waterproofs

shorts

wellies

trainers/walking boots

and 2 or 3 pairs of light trousers which aren't jeans

change of pants and socks

Edited June 18, 2011 by Yesiamaduck

[FunkyDenz]

This is my clothes list, which I've shared with my group of Virgins to help them pack

Clothes:

7 t-shirts (wear one)

2 shorts

2 combat trousers (wear one)

2 hoodies (wear one)

Tracksuit bottoms

Lightweight fleece

Cagoule + waterproof trousers

Walking Boots (wear)

Gaiters

Waterproof hiking trainers

8 boxers (wear one)

10 pairs socks (inc trainer socks) (take more socks than you will need, nothing worse than having wet feet)

Optional: Fancy Dress costume(s)

[FunkyDenz]

This is my clothes list, which I've shared with my group of Virgins to help them pack

Clothes:

7 t-shirts (wear one)

2 shorts

2 combat trousers (wear one)

2 hoodies (wear one)

Tracksuit bottoms

Lightweight fleece

Cagoule + waterproof trousers

Walking Boots (wear)

Gaiters

Waterproof hiking trainers

8 boxers (wear one)

10 pairs socks (inc trainer socks) (take more socks than you will need, nothing worse than having wet feet)

Optional: Fancy Dress costume(s)

[Wickedfaerie]

Very good advice about having a dry set of clothes in the car to come home in. I'm just going to add to that slightly: Also have a plastic bag in the car. This is so that you can sit on it and make sure you can drive out of your parking space first. There is nothing worse than changing into your nice dry set of clothes for the journey home and then get all wet and muddy again trying to get your car out of the mud. I speak from experience (1998 - and we were parked on high ground). I'd even wait till you're on a proper road just to be on the safe side!

[Lilmiz]

I think it is very easy to take too much, this year i have minimised and am bringing the following:

8 x undies

8 x socks

2 x vest tops (plus the one i will be wearing)

1 x shorts (plus the pair i will be wearing)

1 x long sleeved top

1 x hoodie

1 x combats

1 x leggings

1 x cotton tights (apparently keep you warm when cold and cool when warm!)

2 x dress

1 x bikini top

2 x light cardigan

1 x jogging bottoms (to sleep in)

Raincoat

Waterproof poncho

Waterproof trousers

Snood

Arm Warmers

Comfy sandals

Trainers

Wellies

I think that covers all possible weather activity in the most minimalist way possible (for me anyhoo!!)

[StormCrow]

Doesn't matter what the weather is girls, please remember the short skirts and wellies

[caroldecker]

Every year I have a problem. I never want to take too much but when the weather is so unpredictable its hard to not take your entire wardrobe.

Im planning outfits in 2 sections, the first being a dress and tights (easy enough to pack) and the second being layers! Jumpers, hoodies, leggings, gloves, Pjs (for night time)

Hopeful this system will stop taking too much like I usually do.

But Ill still take too much.....