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What to wear to Hay Festival, Glyndebourne's dress code and more

By Rebecca Gonsalves on 23/4/2019

Whether for work or play, nail the dress code at Hay Festival, Glyndebourne, Port Eliot and more this summer


Go for easy, grown-up pieces
Go for easy, grown-up pieces
Summer in the UK is synonymous with festivals, but there's far more to the scene than dancing in a muddy field. If you're set to attend a literary, arts or food festival this summer, you may want to adopt a more grown-up approach to getting dressed.



Image: Toast


Glyndebourne Festival comes with a tradition of formal attire, although it isn't compulsory, as well as an opportunity to picnic in the grounds pre-performance and dine in a more formal setting during the long intermission.


A fluid yet feminine dress should allow for all that indulgence, while a statement hair accessory should be kinder to the audience members seated behind you than an elaborate hat.


Long sleeves will keep you warm for that all-important final night cap, before you head into the night with the music still swirling around your head.




Image: Chinti & Parker


Hay Festival isn't just a meeting of minds on stage, it's a networking opportunity for many of the guests too. Keep your outfit on the smart side of casual with breathable natural fabrics in muted shades.


For all-day comfort when moving from grassy fields to tightly-packed auditoriums, opt for low stacked heels or wedge soled sandals with wide straps.




Image: Hobbs


Weather is always an unpredictable element when it comes to festival dressing, cover all bases with a wide-brimmed straw hat and a chic umbrella.


A cross-body bag or large tote is a must for keeping hold of your programme and tickets, as well as a bottle of SPF for on the go applications.





Clockwise from top left: Palm-print cami £29, Monsoon; Nesson Tote Bag £795, Anya Hindmarch, Wide-brimmed hat £45, Hobbs; Blue shirtdress £670, Dries Van Noten; Umbrella £45, Hunter Original; Headband £440, Philippa Craddock; Maxi Dress £525, LoveShackFancy; Feather-embellished bag £841, Attico; Embellished sandals £795, Gucci; Bead and tassel ball clutch £795, Rosantica by Michela Panero; Ruffle-trimmed silk dress £995, The Vampire's Wife; Printed shirtdress £395, Chinti & Parker; Ankle boots £348, Via Roma 15; Cross-body bag £1,360, Valentino; Tie-waist cardigan £685, Etro; Wedge sandals £155, Ancient Greek Sandals

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