FESTIVAL FOLK

We’re in the height of festival season now, and once again we find ourselves noticing the wonderfully weird and wacky types of people who flock to festivals like no tomorrow. Curvissa, a plus size clothing UK retailer, has been on the hunt for some interesting types, and bring you their unofficial guide to festival goers... which one do you fall into? Well-heeled how to do’s

Who are they?
Most likely affluent middle-aged professionals or older couples.

What are they wearing?
You’ll probably see them armed with a shooting stick, dressed in extreme weather pack-away Macs. Some well-heelers may wear tweed and look as though they have ambled in to the festival by mistake, after a wrong turn during a hike. They might bring their dog, so beware.

What festival?
Cropredy, Cornbury

Who are they?
Ok, so this lot have spent the whole summer in tents following their favourite bands around the country, which means their wrists can be seen no more for the passes acquired at each new festival. They probably haven’t washed their hair since June. But it’s all part of the vibe, man.

What are they wearing?
Think vintage, charity shop bargains. Think crochet tops. And definitely, think tie-dye: lots of die-dye.

What festival?
Hop farm, or End of the Road
The Glampers

Who are they?
You’ll find glampers not actually in the festival arena, but lounging in hammocks next to the RVs, electric barbeques and gazebos that would put your house conservatory to shame. Their field is usually home to several yurts, with a water bed, an Aga, and a trap door leading to a secret wine cellar.

What are they wearing?
For the boys: panama hats and a pastel blazer, sporting a pair of Ray Ban sun glasses. You’ll find the ladies in maxi dresses and heels.

What festival?
Womad or Glastonbury
The Giggling Girlies

Who are they?
Leggy, indie teenage girls with decorated floral garlands placed in their hair (which is in ringlets). They’ll spend most of their time floating around the poetry tent, lapping up the meaningful, individual lyrics of the next William Wordsworth. They’ll be, like, soo into you if you’re in a band.

What are they wearing?
Angelic, floaty tunic dresses. Over-sized shirts that were once their dad’s. A large floppy straw hat (be warned: they usually come in a gaggling group of about 3-4)

What festival?
Secret Garden Party
The “I’ve just finished my A levels / passed my driving test / other coming of age celebration”

Who are they?
Gangs of teenage boys who can be seen trying to smuggle lager cans wrapped up in their sleeping bags. They’ve probably arrived in their mum’s estate Volkswagen or a clapped-out banger, blasting out the Maccabees. These guys will be the ones playing ‘Where’s Alan’ in your campsite at 3am.

What are they wearing?
Everything from Topman. Of course they haven’t packed a jumper, or rain coat, so goosebumps are probably the only accessory seen on this lot.

What festival?
Reading and Leeds

Photos source vanessa jackman