Butterfly Twists Festival Guide 2015

Heading to a festival this summer? Use our handy fashion guide for tips and tricks for gorgeous looks on the dancefloor.

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2. WIRELESS Wireless is celebrating its 10th birthday this year. Taking place across three massive stages, 2015’s headliners include Drake, Avicii, David Guetta and Nicki Minaj. With a dance and urban line-up as killer as this, there really is something for everyone - unless you’re into indigenous Balkan tribe music that is. Date: 3rd – 5th July Location: Finsbury Park, London Line-up: http://www.wirelessfestival.co.uk/lineup Style: Because there’s no camping at Wireless, you have the freedom to dress up as much as you like without fretting about next-day fashion faux-pas. Think summery shift dresses, kimonos, ripped denim shorts, halter necks and crop tops. Or channel a tribal vibe with some on-trend Aztec print, all teamed with colourful wellies or statement pumps. Perfect shoes: Reese Nude/Pewter Snake Ballet Pumps Reese Dusty Pink/Pewter Snake Ballet Flats Wellingtons
3. T IN THE PARK With six stages, featuring some of the biggest names in dance, T in the Park 2015 is set to be one legendary party. Headliners include Kasabian, David Guetta, Sam Smith, Avicii, The Script and Stereophonics. Don’t miss Fancy Dress Friday, this year’s theme is ‘The Ultimate Fairytale’. Date: 10th-12th July Location: Strathallan Castle, Perthshire, Scotland Line-up: http://www.tinthepark.com/line-up.aspx Style: T in the Park’s style is all about letting the inner you shine through. This year we’re anticipating bomber jackets, crop tops, body con skirts, co-ordinated pieces and unique crochet clothing. Remember to bring along a pair of festival wellies to complete your gorgeous care- free look and keep the mud at bay. Perfect shoes: Windsor Wellies
4. LATITUDE Celebrating 10 years of Latitude, the festival promises to offer its biggest array of music, film and arts to date. Head off to Suffolk for a fab weekend in the country as talented film makers and artists showcase their work. There’s also an impressive line-up of DJs and musicians including Lana Del Rey and Lily Allen. Date: 16th – 19th July Location: Henham Park, Southwold, Suffolk. Line-up: http://www.latitudefestival.com/line-up Style: Embrace your creative side with colour and cut for Latitude. We’re thinking boxy crop top tees, cut off shorts, bright wellie boots, ballet flats and thigh high socks. Perfect shoes: Windsor Wellies Vivienne Stone Ballet Pumps Sienna Rose Gold Ballerina Shoes
5. LOVEBOX Lovebox returns to Victoria Park on the 17th and 18th July for two days of live music, DJs and dancing. With an Uptown Funk Dancethon on the Friday, Lovebox is the place to let your hair down and party until the sun comes up. Date: 17th-18th July Location: Victoria Park, London Line-up: Snoop Dogg, Rudimental and Hot Chip. See the full line up. http://loveboxfestival.com/programme/ Style: Lovebox is your time to experiment with style. Think gorgeous colour clashes, playsuits, bold patterns and leather jackets. From head- dresses and wigs to print leotards, feel free to express the most fabulous version of inner-you! Tutus are optional – sandals are not. Perfect Shoes: Samantha Gold Ballet pumps Cleo Leopard Ballerina Pumps Welly Boots Zoey Sandals
6. SECRET GARDEN PARTY Release your inner kid at 2015’s Secret Garden Party. Undoubtedly one of the most magical festivals in the UK, the Secret Garden Party overflows with creativity and colour. Bordering a beautiful lake, the festival is a true escape from normality with new experiences around every corner, complete with jelly, ice cream and sprinkles! There’s a great alternative line-up to boot, featuring The Cat Empire, Jungle and Caravan Palace. Date: 23rd-26th July Location: Abbots Ripton Huntingdon Cambridgeshire Line-up: http://www.secretgardenparty.com/index.php/component/content/article?id=3 Style: This year’s theme celebrates being a grown-up kid. Dungarees, patterned trousers and halter tops will undoubtedly be making a show. The Secret Garden Party celebrates fancy dress and all the fun that goes with it, so don’t hold back. Perfect Shoes: CHLOE & CARLISLE Spotty and nautical Kate Chloe Pink Gum Metal Ballet Flat Kate Navy and White Striped Ballet Pump Wellies Kate Black and White Dots Ballet Shoes
7. WILDERNESS With a programme of long-table banquets, presided over by culinary legend Raymond Blanc, Wilderness celebrates gastronomy as much as it does music. Think of the world’s biggest dinner party accompanied by some unforgettable beats. Line-up includes Björk, George Clinton and Ben Howard. Date: 6th-9th August Location: Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire Line-up: http://www.wildernessfestival.com/programme/ Style: Have some fun with different day and night looks at Wilderness. During the day, Keep the focus on the shoes with animal print flats, teamed with skinnies and an oversized shirt. . Have a pair of comfortable shoes at the ready for late nights on the dance floor. Perfect Shoes: Animal Print Ballet Pumps Wellies Boots Gabrielle Camo Loafer
8. V Festival Celebrated in two different locations at once, V Festival will be held over the penultimate weekend in August. With a range of pop and up- and-coming indie musicians set to rock the stage, V Festival offers some of the best in commercial music. A great party for those new to the festival scene, V has an awesome atmosphere, with less queuing. Date: 22nd & 23rd August Location: Weston-under-Lizard & Weston Park, Staffordshire. Line-up: http://www.vfestival.com/lineup/ Style: Dress up crop tops and denim shorts or playsuits with unique jewellery and loafer-style pumps for an effortless festival look. Perfect Shoes: Emily II Grey Black Ballerina Flats Jacqui Ballet Shoes Samantha Gold Ballet Shoes Windsor Neoprene Wellies
9. Reading and Leeds Festival Two of the most legendary festivals in the world, Reading and Leeds are known for their versatile range of music. From Mumford and Sons to Metallica, these festivals celebrate musical diversity like no other, with genres including everything from indie and pop to punk and alternative. More than 160 000 people will gather in the two locations to stomp, dance and party their way through an unforgettable line-up. Date: 28th – 30th August Location:Reading & Leeds Line-up: http://www.readingfestival.com/ & http://www.leedsfestival.com/ Style: As with every bank holiday, the weather for Reading and Leeds is famously unpredictable, so stay on-trend with a pastel rain mac and colourful wellies for wetter weather. Think bold prints, crop tops and sandals for a sunny day. Perfect Shoes: Windsor Fashion Wellies Zoey Sandal
10. South West Four SW4 is an essential date for every electronic fan’s calendars. Nearing the end of the festival season, it gives fans the chance for one last summer blowout. Attracting a host of superstar DJs from across the globe, get down to SW4 for your fix of big-room house, EDM, electro, techno and trance. This epic line-up includes Skrillex, Faithless, Fatboy Slim and Martin Garrix. Date: 29th & 30th August Location: Clapham Common Line-up: http://www.southwestfour.com/lineup Style: Function meets fashion at SW4. Make a statement with loud colours, high-waisted denim shorts, festival bracelets and paisley prints. Finish your look off with a pair of bright wellys to dance the night away with. Perfect Shoes: Windsor Wellies Kate Olivia
11. Bestival An epic four-day music festival, Bestival returns to the Isle of Wight this September. 50,000 festival goers are set to come together to listen to music, party and celebrate this year’s theme - ‘Summer of Love’. You may have to cross the sea to get there, but escaping the mainland is part of what makes Bestival so iconic. Date:10th – 13th September Location: Isle of Wight Line-up: http://2015.bestival.net/line-up Style: Bestival attendees go all out when it comes to fancy dress, so your tried and tested onsie just isn’t going to cut it. Embrace vintage with suede, hippie prints, white off-the-shoulder crop tops and studded hot pants. Things are going to get muddy, so finish your look off with a pair of functionally fashionable wellies. Perfect Shoes: Welly Julia Black Ballet Shoes Kate Aqua Silver Ballet Shoes Vivienne Jacqui Samantha Cleo