Festival season is almost upon us again! Read our essential guide to the top fashion picks. It’s not just about women’s clothing; festival fashion breaks all the rules in favour of protection against the elements. Style though should not be compromised and we’ll help you find the campsite essentials to get you through the weekend without skimping on individuality.

The first rule of festival folklore is to make sure you have suitable footwear. Flip flops are not always an option and you can leave the killer heels at home. We’re talking biker boots, Hunters, Doc Martens, even those battered old hiking boots you’ve had for fifteen years – basically anything that can cope with a quagmire and 50,000 other merrymakers.

Express yourself with your jeans – ripped, boyfriend, carpenter, skinny, pale, dark, pastel, neon – anything goes. Or opt for combats; the multitude of pockets is perfect to hold your festival valuables.

Keep warm with hoodies, fleeces and polo-necks. Layer up to stay snug on chilly summer evenings and a waterproof is vital – let’s face it, a festival wouldn’t be a festival without a downpour and acres of mud! Think utility wear and urban chic for this gig ladies, khaki and earthy tones are perfect for your surroundings; a wear-with-anything parka or some distressed combats – bling up this look with funky gold jewellery and a huge pair of sunnies.

Show some skin with the latest shorts – tailored cycling shorts look great with funky wellington boots or, if you dare, strut your stuff in a sexy pair of hot pants. Denim is especially hot this summer so display the double-denim look with a vintage denim shirt worn loosely with some slinky skinnies.

Whatever you pack, beware; with our unpredictable climate things could get chilly! Sit back and enjoy the music, follow our advice and you can’t go wrong.