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WONDERLAND’S FIELD NOTES: THE ULTIMATE FESTIVAL STYLE EDIT

Swooning over Alexa Chung’s Hunter wellies? Can’t take your eyes off Kate Moss’ careless-chic style bible? Free People hears you, sees you, and will probably take a good chunk of your holiday outfit budget with the arrival of its Festival edit.

Clean girls be gone! Who knew sitting in a pool of your own sweat, next to a shabbily constructed tent (read: it’s guaranteed to collapse by night 2), milling over a cup of hangover’s finest remedy AKA a fresh pint of whatever’s left from last night, could be the peak of Summer style? Breathing the same air of Sienna Miller and Mary-Kate Olsen, Free People reinvigorates the festival dress code with its signature free-spirited attitude towards style.

Highlights of the capsule see festival-appropriate staples hastily making way to the limelight: chunky belts, micro mini shorts, billowing blouses weighed down by a hefty dose of silken frills, and of course, crochet. Marching to the beat of festival’s own bassy drum, Free People – the Philly-founded apparel label, founded in the early ‘00s – is gearing up to usher in the new bohemian chic festival aesthetic, and she’s pretty damn stylish, if we do say so ourselves. Here are our top picks from the collection:

Look one
When dress meets top

Is it a dress? Is it a top? Ah, of course, it’s both. The swan song of any festival OOTD is a slouchy top which equals as an oh-so mini dress. Teamed with a pair of gladiator sandals à la ’00s, this fit is primed for the festival heat.

Good Feels V-Neck Mini: Shop here

So Silk Bandana: Shop here

Upstate Escape Hip Belt: Shop here

Driftwood Tall Gladiators: Shop here

Look Two
The itty bitty pair of shorts

For those of you looking for an excuse to give into the micro mini trend, this is your sign. A good ol’ pair of shorts – low waisted, barely gets past the butt cheek region – what’s not to love? Whack on some platform clogs, and a crochet top, and you’re good to go.

Hankie Halter Top: Shop here

Nova Fringe Shorts: Shop here

Vera Thong Platform Sandals: Shop here

Look Three
Metalware to the Max

Slightly skewing more risqué for this look, but to the hell of it! It’s rocker chic, duh. Playing into the Gen Z favoured rule of big bottoms, small top, can’t you just imagine jumping in this body chain amidst the swathes of crowd for Charli XCX? We rest our case.

I Love Your Way Body Chain: Shop here

Sweet Escapes Plunge Bra: Shop here

We The Free Tennessee Low Rise Boyfriend Jeans: Shop here

Look Four
A love letter to the humble co-ord

Simple, chic, and stylish: we just can’t get enough of a two piece set, especially for a festival. Is there really an easier outfit option which is equal parts comfortable and fashionable?

Oakley Set: Shop here

We The Free Emerson Tote Bag: Shop here

We The Free Bryce Equestrian Boots: Shop here

Look Five
The festival staple

Picture it: bouncing up and down with your girlfriends in the depths of a centre stage show, your slip skirt waving to the beat of the audience, knee-high boots giving you a little platform so you get a glimpse of the performer – life is good.

Meet Me In Memphis Cami: Shop here

Sweet On You Bias Half-Slip: Shop here

Kia Harness Boots: Shop here

Cruise Oversized Aviators: Shop here

Look Six
An ode to the frill

It really wouldn’t be a festival edit if we didn’t showcase a frill…or five. This fit veers more on the rocker chick side of festival-wear, so for all of you who are channelling Kate Moss this Summer, this outfit is for you.

Ponza Tunic: Shop here

Supernova Hip Belt: Shop here

We the Free Glow Up Vegan Pants: Shop here

Tango Strappy Clogs: Shop here

Look Seven
Fairies goes grunge

Our final OOTD, emanating the whimsy goth vibes which have us in heat trying to replicate. With Free People’s take on an off-the-shoulder t-shirt, pairing the tee with a broderie-style skirt seems like the perfect way to find a middle ground for both the gothic and girly aesthetics.