One of the great summer experiences has got to be the summer music festival. Worshipping at the altar of your favourite bands, singing at the top of your voice with other devotees and dancing and carousing into the wee hours. Without doubt, the music festival outing is an unforgettable highlight of the summer!

You might think that the band line up or your choice of festival pals will determine how much you enjoy the event. I’m going to throw something really significant into that mix that will be a gamechanger on the day: what you wear! With our unpredictable summer weather, it’s wise to pack for almost every season so that it’s all about having fun!

Wallaroo hat €85 www.neelus-salon.com

Straw hat

Sunburn is no fun. Protect yourself from all day sunshine with this Wallaroo hat, which is made from UPF fabric (the fabric equivalent of SPF 50). Wallaroo hat (1) €85 neelus-salon.com.

V by Very Maxi www.very.ie €38

Maxi dress

Capture the festival spirit with a maxi dress, practical and versatile, no matter what the weather. When the sun is shining, pin it up at various intervals to create a boho style midi or mini and when the sun goes down, wear leggings underneath. Maxi dress (2) €38 very.ie.

Orchid kimono www.distriktbymia.ie €77

Boho kimono

With the simple addition of a kimono, your look will have a colourful boho edge. Wear with a long line satin dress and some jewellery to pump it up or with a pair of shorts and a simple tee. Orchid kimono (3) €77 www.distriktbymia.ie.

Metallic gold leather boots €135 www.oliverbonas.com

Rock ‘n’ roll edge

These cowboy boots are ideal for wearing with a dress or shorts and the metallic finish will flash as you run between stages. Metallic gold leather boots (4) €135 oliverbonas.com.

Fairweather II wellies €44.95 www.regatta.com

Rainbow wellies

While others are slowly tip-toeing their way, desperately trying to avoid those puddles, you can stride forward in these wellies and keep the good times rolling. Fairweather II Wellies (5) €44.95 regatta.com.

Kate head band www.emily-jean.com €55

Crowning glory

Irish milliner, Emily Jean offers this beauty; blending a retro influence of the flower power crowns of the 60s with a contemporary edge. Rain or shine, this is the perfect finish touch. Kate head band (6) €55 emily-jean.com.

Spring lake tee €34.95 www.freshcutsclothing.com

Floral tee

Made from 100% organic cotton in soft, breathable fabric. Dance all day and night and you’ll still be cool. Spring lake tee (7) €34.95 freshcutsclothing.com.