Not just for the young’uns or those able to leave the children behind (with another responsible adult, obvs), festivals are bigger than ever and family friendly festivals in particular are now a ‘thing’. Whether you camp, glamp, or get a day pass here are my top 10 festival essentials from the fab but budget-friendly New Look to see you through the (muddy) fun and beyond.
1. Top*
White crochet panel sleeveless top, £17.99, New Look
Wear it with cut-off jeans and wellies in the fields and with jeans, a blazer and heels or skirt and pointy pumps for date night or the office, when the festival is a distant memory.
2. Wellies
If you live in the UK, need I say more? You will get your money’s worth from these!
3. Hat
Stone metallic trim straw fedora, £12.99, New Look
You won’t even need to pack the dry shampoo with this top hat that will complete your festival look.
4. Bag
Tan fringe trim mini backpack, £15.99, New Look
Look no further for a three-in-one bag that ticks all the trend boxes for boho influences and fringed detailing. Wear it your way and switch the strap from backpack to shoulder bag or wear cross-body.
5. Denim shorts
Blue ripped turn up belted denim shorts, £17.99, New Look
Don’t get weighed down by jeans, instead opt for denim shorts. Wear with wellies and add knee socks if you want a bit more coverage. Team with sandals or wedges and they will take you right through the summer.
6. Sunglasses
Let’s do some style sums:
Tired eyes + possible (hopeful) sun + potential for loss or damage while at the festival (or with children!) = need for inexpensive shades.
Tired eyes + possible (hopeful) sun + potential for loss or damage while at the festival (or with children!) = need for inexpensive shades.
But don’t sacrifice the style element. Oh no, New Look have it sorted with on-trend cat eye sunglasses in animal print for just £9.99,
7. Jacket
Khaki lightweight hooded parka, £19.99, New Look
A great layering tool that will keep off the evening chill and take the edge of a breezy summer day in a khaki tone that will work with everything.
8. Kimono
Add colour to your neutral basics with a printed kimono and get some lightweight shoulder-coverage from the sun while you’re at it. Perfect for a festival, stay-cation, date night, by the pool or day-to-day at home.
9. Playsuit
Khaki wrap front tie waist playsuit, £19.99, New Look
Never underestimate the versatility of a playsuit (or jumpsuit for that matter) but managing a zipped back when you’re having a loo stop, especially squeezing your child in a cubicle with you, is no easy task. Ta da! A wrap front playsuit to DIY.
10. Sandals
Fingers crossed it will stay dry so you can slip into these laced-up beaded beauties. They will bring texture and print to any outfit and work with everything from jeans to dresses and playsuits to shorts.
*Thank you New Look for gifting me the white top in this post. 
