If you've ever rocked out at Lollapalooza in a trucker hat and a tutu or dropped your Chanel 2.55 onto an unsuspecting tourist during a loop-de-loop at Six Flags, these style rules will help you toe the fashionable line in the future.
The Amusement Park
How do you dress for a place where you could get splashed, puked on, turned upside down, and/or chased by a cheeseball in a costume? Verrrrry carefully. Avoid anything that could easily be lost on the roller coaster -- hats, shoes with no secure straps, jewelry, etc. Thrill-seekers should also leave big handbags at home. Instead, opt for a petite satchel with a cross-body strap that you can secure around yourself.
If water rides are on your itinerary, avoid white clothing and look for lightweight fabrics that will dry quickly. There's nothing worse than walking around in soggy jeans. Your best bet is to tie a water-resistant rain parka around your waist to wear when the log flume beckons.
Also avoid: dresses (or skirts) and dark-colored clothes. Rides can be unpredictable and you never want to flash families from the Ferris wheel. You'll also stay cooler by opting for pastels. Don't forget comfortable shoes -- ideally sneakers -- as those long lines weren't made for heels.
Our pick: A pastel cotton tank or tee paired with cotton shorts or capri pants, a rain jacket, low-top Chuck Taylors, and a cross-body bag.
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The Baseball Game
There's a fine line between adding some sporty spice to your look and looking totally insane. Show your team spirit in a fitted team T-shirt -- so much sexier than those XXL monsters your boyfriend wears -- but do not fall prey to those silly pink pinstriped women's jerseys, which make you look like a Mary Kay saleswoman behind bars.
If your interest in baseball is limited to David Wright's bum, however, try to implement one of the home team's colors into your look. Keep it simple -- there's no need to wear head-to-toe aqua just to show your support.
Our pick: A fitted team tee or regular cotton top paired with jeans or shorts (wearing skirts in the bleachers is only asking for trouble), a team hat worn with a ponytail or pigtail braids, and cute sneaks.
The Music Festival
Festival dressing is dependent on where you're headed, who you'll be seeing, and what the climate is: Glastonbury downpours or Coachella desert? For your average all-day summertime rock concert, though, you'll want to avoid anything too trendy. Why? Because every fifth girl there will be wearing that exact same Urban Outfitters or Topshop dress, and you'll be shooting them all death stares all night.
Instead, opt for a basic sundress that you can accessorize, or something pretty and vintage (read: rare). Comfort is key at these all-day events, so wear something lightweight enough to keep you cool under the harsh rays of the sun, with a jacket or cardigan to throw on when the temperature drops at night. A hat and sunglasses will help keep the sun off you. And avoid open-toed sandals and flip-flops, as people will stomp on your tootsies all day as they squeeze past to get closer to the stage. Since you'll be standing a lot, stick with comfortable boots or sneakers. You'll also want to steer clear of heavy bags, which can kill your back and make dancing pretty awkward. Finally, avoid white shorts or dresses if you don't have a blanket or lawn chair to sit on -- grass stains can be a drag.
Our pick: A floaty boho-chic vintage sundress worn with a few chain necklaces, Wayfarers, a straw fedora, tall boots that won't wreck your feet, a cardigan or blazer for nighttime chills, and a small cross-body bag or clutch that won't get in your way when you dance.
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