It's nearly that time of year, when crowds descend on Worthy Farm and the rest of us avoid social media for a few days to stop the jealousy. Yes, that's right, it's almost time for Glastonbury Festival to begin. If you're one of the lucky ones who managed to cop a ticket, then get ready to dust off the tent, break in those boots and decide on on your festival outfits.
What to pack for Glastonbury Festival?
Well, for starters it's key to remember you'll be camping on a working farm for up to five nights - that's a long time to spend in a tent. So, take inspo from iconic Glastonbury outfits of years gone by and pack those fun festival clothes and remember comfort if key.
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First up is what bag to take. Opt for a sensible hiking rucksack as the walk (hike) into camp can be painfully long, plus a fit-for-purpose backpack will have plenty of pockets and straps to clip on extra bits you can't fit inside. Then, be sure to pack a smaller bag to carry, aka theviral Uniqlo mini, the essentials around with you all day. The bumbag is your new best friend. Our top tip? Try attaching a carabiner clip to the strap so you an clip on your water bottle and go hands-free.
The weather plays a huge role here, whilst you obsessively check the forecast on the lead up, remember to take it with a pinch of salt and pack for all eventualities. Regardless of how hot it might be in the day, it gets seriously chilly at night, and fast. Be sure to have a cosy sweatshirt or hoodie, joggers and thick socks to wear at night when you get into bed. Then boom, as soon as the sun comes up your tent turns immediately into a sauna, so pack light shorts - cotton boxers are a great fashion take - and a tank top to wear under your comfies ready for the morning strip off.
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And now, what clothes to take? Aside from the essentials (raincoat, walking boots or wellies, jumpers) Glastonbury festival takes an anything goes approach. Want to wear full fancy dress everyday? Go for it. Always dreamt of living your best hippie life? Now is the time. Prefer to keep things chic and simple, a la Kate Moss' Glasto style? Then do just that. Have some fun with it! Our top tip? Avoid fiddly fastenings or bodysuits that require any admin to get out of as you don't want to extend any time spent in the infamous Glastonbury toilets - trust us.
Fashion aside, remember to pack these essentials along with your usual festival-ready toiletries. SPF is a must, as you'll be outside 90% of the time. Secondly, blister plasters and plenty of them. If you feel a blister coming on then plaster up before it turns into anything nasty - hobbling from field to field with painful feet is not fun. Next up, recycling bags, bag up dirty clothes to keep your tent tidy, plus, as the Glastonbury tagline goes, it's important to 'Leave No Trace'. Have a bag on the go around the camp to keep your site looking spick and span. And finally, a blow-up bed is a game changer. As heavy to carry as they are, having a comfy bed to sleep on at the end of a long day spent trekking and dancing your way around the site will make up for it. If possible, bring a pillow too, hiking backpacks usually have elastic across the front, so squeeze your pillow into this section to it doesn't take up precious packing room.
So, get prepping and follow our guide on what to pack for Glastonbury here:
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A staple of any UK festival wardrobe, wellington boots are a must-have.
Practicality wins when it comes to backpacks plus bungee cords make perfect pillow compartments.
Shade is sparse on the farm so be sure to pack a high-factor SPF, this Garnier spray can be misted over make up so you can easily reapply.
This little gem can be worn as a crossbody style or as a belt bag, allowing you to take all of your valuables and essentials with you on the go (in the chicest way possible). It has a detachable shoulder strap and is available in four different colours.
A lightweight raincoat is an essential, M&S' khaki rubber coat won't let any showers damped the day and is available in sizes 6-24.
Give tired eyes a 10 min boost to get you ready for another day of festival fun.
D-frame sunglasses are the style of the summer, wear all-day, everyday as the ideal finishing touch. to any outfit.
A hat with ties means your chances of losing it are immediately much lower. This will be on your festival packing list for years to come.
Denim hot-pants be gone! In their place are longer - and much cooler - nearly knee-length jorts, the 2024 take on denim.
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These should be the first thing you pack, trust us. At the first sign of a blister - plaster up immediately.
Surprisingly useful, clip your water bottle onto your bag and go hands-free.
Keep your water (or wine) perfectly cold and clip it onto your bag.
Keep your friends close and your essentials closer; pack of tissues, hand sanitiser and suncream are a must - Uniqlo's viral mini bags are easy to wear and available in over 6 colourways.
Keep the late night chill at bay by staying snuggly in your tent, Adanola's oversized hoodies are hard to beat - complete the look with the matching joggers, too.
As soon as the sun comes up, your tent will be 100 degrees so have some easy breezy cotton boxer shorts on stand by.
Comfy, easy access shoes are key on a campsite - plus, these are waterproof so great when the grass is slightly soggy.
Boho is back for 2024, add a touch of the trend to every outfit with Chloé's - surprisingly roomy - Cape cross body bag.
This might just be the ultimate Glastonbury Festival dress, throw on over shorts and waft your way through the fields in true Glasto style.
If wellies aren't your thing, hiking boots and next on the list as a Glastonbury footwear essential.
Outfit missing something? Throw on a chain belt over a slip dress, shorts, or even track-pants to instantly add some Western charm.
For five days without a shower, dry shampoo is a must.
Never underestimate the joy of comfy socks. Wear what your wellies or walking boots and to bed to stay snug.
A coat that doubles as a dress? Yes please! The most chic way to stay warm and dry should the rain clouds roll in.
You can't go wrong with a classic leather jacket you'll wear over and over.
Julia Harvey has been the Shopping Editor for Grazia UK for the past two and a half years, overseeing and editing all things shopping for the title from trend pages, gift guides and the best things to buy now in both print and online.
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