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What to wear to every music festival in Canada this summer
Whether you're belting Lana Del Rey at Osheaga or going gaga over Drake at OVO fest, we have your outfits covered.
by : Maryjane Peters- Jun 24th, 2016
Amnesia Rock Fest
When: June 23 – June 26 2016
Where: Montebello, QC
Website: amnesiarockfest.com
Wardrobe: Unleash your inner alt-rocker chick with a pair of ripped black denim shorts, metallic Chuck Taylors and a cool girl ball cap.
River Island khaki camo print fitted t-shirt ($30.10), at riverisland.com; Rag & Bone marilyn baseball cap ($125), at saksfifthavenue.com; Topshop MOTO ripped mom shorts ($30), at topshop.com; Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Metallic ($65 USD), at converse.com.
Montreal International Jazz Fest
When: June 29 – July 9 2016
Where: Montreal, QC
Website: montrealjazzfest.com
Wardrobe: As two-thirds of this concert is held outdoors, you’ll want to stay cool in a breezy maxi dress.
Front Row Shop Deep V-neck Cami Midi Dress ($55 USD), at frontrowshop.com; Loeffler Randall starla leather gladiator sandal ($195 USD), at bergdorfgoodman.com; Forever 21 velvet wide-brim fedora ($15), at forever21.com; Kate Spade stack attack stackable bangles ($100), at shopbop.com.
Digital Dreams Festival
When: July 2 – July 3 2016
Where: Toronto, ON
Website: digitaldreamsfestival.ca
Wardrobe: Party at Canada’s largest EDM festival in an edgy, all black ensemble.
Moncler black leather viviane combat boots ($735), at ssense.com; Victoria Beckham A-line leather skirt ($756.16), at mytheresa.com; Halston Heritage halterneck cropped top ($245 USD), at neimanmarcus.com; Vanessa Mooney black delicate lace choker ($29 USD), at vanessamooney.com; Okhtein mini palmette backpack ($425 USD), at wolfandbadger.com.
Ottawa Bluesfest
When: July 7 – July 17 2016
Where: Ottawa, ON
Website: ottawabluesfest.ca
Wardrobe: Look casual yet cool for Canadian singer song-writer Alessia Cara (who is set to perform this summer at the Ottawa Bluesfest) in a pair of light wash jeans, New Balance sneaks and a Polo cap.
Scotch and Soda round neck t-shirt ($59), at scotch-soda.com; Current Elliott boyfriend derby destroy jean ($220.31), at brandoutlet.borderfree.com; New Balance 574 state fair ($109.99), at newbalance.ca; Ralph Lauren signature pony hat ($35 USD), at ralphlauren.com.
Quebec City Summer Fest
When: July 7 – July 17 2016
Where: Quebec City, QC
Website: infofestival.com
Wardrobe: Jazz up a simple maxi dress with a trendy suede wrap choker, distressed cowboy boots, reflective sunnies and a boho hat.
Princess Polly white austin wrap necklace ($20.79), at princesspolly.com; Rag & Bone range fedora ($225 USD), at barneys.com; Dior diorama1 sunglasses ($425 USD), at dior.com; Topshop cut-out back maxi dress ($26), at topshop.com; Understated Leather x Matisse bitchin biker leather boot ($455), at nastygal.com.
Winnipeg Folk Fest
When: July 7 – July 10 2016
Where: Winnipeg, MB
Website: winnipegfolkfestival.ca
Wardrobe: Work those sultry, summer vibes in an off-the-shoulder dress, knee-high gladiators and Malibu Barbie style sunglasses.
Valentino butterfly printed nylon pouch ($380), at luisaviaroma.com; Anita K Barred for Life 18K gold collar necklace ($93), at nastygal.com; Victoria Beckham supra mirrored round sunglasses ($705.38), at mytheresa.com; Free People cynder gladiator sandal ($180.70), at revolve.com; Topshop structured bardot dress ($39), at topshop.com.
Calgary Stampede
When: July 8 – July 17 2016
Where: Calgary, AB
Website: calgarystampede.com
Wardrobe: Soak up that Alberta sunshine in an ivory baby doll dress and a whimsical flower crown. Don’t forget your cowboy boots! Yeehaw!
Cult Gaia flower crown ($75), at cultgaia.com; Macie Bean floral embroidered leather cowboy boot ($170), at zulily.com; Style Nanda off-the-shoulder ruffled dress ($52 USD), at stylenanda.com.
Cavendish Beach Music Fest
When: July 8 – July 10 2016
Where: Cavendish, PEI
Website: cavendishbeachmusic.com
Wardrobe: Rock a bathing suit and denim shorts so that you can go straight from splashing in the ocean to singing along to The Band Perry.
Quay Australia right time sunglasses ($60 USD), at quayaustralia.com; Frame Denim le original denim shorts, ($370), at matchesfashion.com; Mara Hoffman crochet rainbow one piece swimsuit ($200 USD), at modaoperandi.com; Havaianas Freedom Candy Flip Flops ($44.52), at revolve.com.
Pemberton
When: July 14 – July 17 2016
Where: Pemberton, BC
Website: pembertonmusicfestival.com
Wardrobe: Make a statement in a crochet crop top, studded denim shorts and unique sunnies.
Saint Laurent studded denim shorts ($675 USD), at brownsfashion.com, River Island rust crochet bralet top ($65.83), at riverisland.com, Lulu’s well wishes black velvet choker ($11 USD), at lulus.com, House of Holland seeing stars gold mirrored round sunglasses ($154.02), at brandoutlet.borderfree.com.
WayHome
When: July 22 – July 24 2016
Where: Oro-Medonte, ON
Website: wayhome.com
Wardrobe: For an effortless, low-key combo, pair a romper with jelly sandals and simple accessories.
Topshop floral scallop wrap playsuit ($45), at topshop.com; Fendi cat-eye sunglasses ($505 USD), at barneys.com; Stuart Weitzman trifecta metallic jelly sandal ($119 USD), at bergdorfgoodman.com; Catbird full heart necklace ($60 USD), at catbirdnyc.com.
Osheaga
When: July 29 – July 31 2016
Where: Montreal, QC
Website: osheaga.com
Wardrobe: If you’re seeing Lana Del Rey this summer in Montreal, you’re going to want to dress like her, in 70’s inspired wide leg jeans and heart shaped sunglasses.
Wildfox lolita sunglasses ($189 USD), at wildfox.com; Aldo Judyta ($64.98), at aldoshoes.com; Alice and Olivia gracelyn fitted crop top ($159.12), at aliceandolivia.com; Stella McCartney 70’s flare jeans ($365 USD), at kirnazabete.com; Chlobo luna soul grey agate star bracelet ($178.69), at the-dressingroom.com.
OVO Fest
When: July 29 – Aug 1 2016
Where: Toronto, ON
Website: octobersveryown.com
Wardrobe: An OVO accessory is an absolute must for Toronto’s favorite weekend. Paired with leather shorts and Nike AF1’s, you might just catch Drake’s attention.
IRO front tie shorts ($822.10), at farfetch.com; OVO sportcap ($50), at octobersveryown.com; Nike Air Force 1 Low ($89.99), at champssports.com; House of CB Luca stretch bodysuit ($92.17), at houseofcb.com.
Boots and Hearts
When: August 4 – August 7 2016
Where: Oro-Medonte, ON
Website: bootsandhearts.com
Wardrobe: Break some hearts with these adorable glitter cowboy boots. Paired with a simple white dress and gold accessories, you’ll be turning heads all weekend long.
Miu Miu cat eye sunglasses ($660), at sunglasshut.com; JEM white cowboy boot ($135 USD), at y-r-u.com; Elizabeth and Hames pippa off-the-shoulder mini dress ($365 USD), at net-a-porter.com; Aurelie Bidermann MIA bracelet ($540 USD), at monnierfreres.com.
Edmonton Folk Music Fest
When: August 4 – August 7 2016
Where: Edmonton, AB
Website: edmontonfolkfest.org
Wardrobe: Embody the spirit of folk music in wide leg paisley pants, chunky rings and a bell sleeved top.
Free People dark paradise pull-on flare pant ($102.40 USD), at backcountry.com; UGG Janie clog sandal ($190), at gravitypope.com; Chloé Carlina round sunglasses ($464.81), at nordstrom.com; Baublebar warm & cool ring set ($42 USD), at baublebar.com; Druzy cocktail ring ($28), at baublebar.com.
Regina Folk Fest
When: August 5 – August 7 2016
Where: Regina, SK
Website: reginafolkfestival.com
Wardrobe: Let your hair down at the Regina Folk Fest in an off-the-shoulder shirt and unique embroidered shorts. These Valentino butterfly cutoffs will speak for themselves while you stroll through Victoria Park.
Valentino butterfly embroidered denim shorts ($2,190 USD), at brownsfashion.com; Coutu Kitsch nyla quartz cuff bracelet ($64.99), at coutukitsch.com; Ray Ban round metal folding ($255 USD), at ray-ban.com; Michael Kors sofia flat sandal ($109.98), at brownsshoes.com; Apiece Apart rosal mini off shoulder top ($275 USD), at kirnazabete.com.
Shambhala
When: August 5 – August 8 2016
Where: Salmo River Ranch, BC
Website: shambhalamusicfestival.com
Wardrobe: Dance in the sunset all weekend long in a breezy summer dress paired with platform sandals and cool girl statement accessories.
Golden by TNA robe iambic ($47.50), at aritzia.com; Brixton ‘tucson’ felt fedora ($102.10), at nordstrom.com; Frank Wilder lion ring ($500 USD), at frankwilder.com; Windsor Smith 80mm puffy leather platform sandals ($144), at luisaviaroma.com.
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