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90’s Dance Festival- what would you wear at 55?

18 replies

houseplanting · 18/08/2026 16:41

It’s going to be a long day of DJ House music with variable weather!

I don’t want to look like a middle aged woman trying too hard. If you’re my age - what would you wear and how would you do your hair? (Longer and shorter options welcome as I’m seeing my hairdresser before then and open to a change!)

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Thecows · 18/08/2026 16:56

DM's and glitter! Where are you off to?

Rhootintootinboo · 18/08/2026 22:36

The best thing about festivals is trying too hard with your outfit. Free your 90s wild child!

SandwichMakerHater · 18/08/2026 22:43

I'd probably go a bit All Saints with cargo pants, a vest, layered chin-length bob with zig zag parting, glitter eyeshadow and trainers. I am not pretty when I get hot so if I'm dancing for hours, I want to be comfortable and keep it simple!

PullTheBricksDown · 18/08/2026 22:52

SandwichMakerHater · 18/08/2026 22:43

I'd probably go a bit All Saints with cargo pants, a vest, layered chin-length bob with zig zag parting, glitter eyeshadow and trainers. I am not pretty when I get hot so if I'm dancing for hours, I want to be comfortable and keep it simple!

Yes was thinking of the All Saints cargo pants look. Do this!

DeftGoldHedgehog · 18/08/2026 22:58

Pretty much what I'd have worn 30 years ago. Something glam I can dance in. Skinny top, small skirt, heeled but comfortable sandals or smart trainers.

Upwiththisiwillnotput · 18/08/2026 23:12

Baggy jeans and long blonde hair .. and not a care in the world 🤣

Thecows · 18/08/2026 23:34

DeftGoldHedgehog · 18/08/2026 22:58

Pretty much what I'd have worn 30 years ago. Something glam I can dance in. Skinny top, small skirt, heeled but comfortable sandals or smart trainers.

Eeek definitely not heeled sandals...

houseplanting · 18/08/2026 23:44

SandwichMakerHater · 18/08/2026 22:43

I'd probably go a bit All Saints with cargo pants, a vest, layered chin-length bob with zig zag parting, glitter eyeshadow and trainers. I am not pretty when I get hot so if I'm dancing for hours, I want to be comfortable and keep it simple!

This sounds like the look I was toying with- not sure I can carry off a vest top the way I could back in the day tho. Any recommendations for a top
of the arm covering T-shirt top?

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houseplanting · 18/08/2026 23:45

Upwiththisiwillnotput · 18/08/2026 23:12

Baggy jeans and long blonde hair .. and not a care in the world 🤣

I love this ❤️. Trying hard not to care😁

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SandwichMakerHater · 19/08/2026 06:59

H&M are usually good for oversized band t-shirts and they have a Primal Scream one on their site.

They also have a fitted (which would work better if going for baggy cargos) tee that looks like two layers. I remember that kind of look being massive back then so you could always wear a vest over a tee, or a tee over a long sleeve.

DemonsandMosquitoes · 19/08/2026 08:27

Upwiththisiwillnotput · 18/08/2026 23:12

Baggy jeans and long blonde hair .. and not a care in the world 🤣

I did my nurse training with Peter Hooton’s cousin!

HairyBanana · 19/08/2026 09:16

houseplanting · 18/08/2026 23:44

This sounds like the look I was toying with- not sure I can carry off a vest top the way I could back in the day tho. Any recommendations for a top
of the arm covering T-shirt top?

Put a covering tee under the vest, 90s nailed!

Girlwithavibe · 19/08/2026 10:23

Or u can be current !
Long satin skirt with lace and oversized band T and Dr martens and a bandana in hair however u fancy it would still fit the vibe 😉

Girlwithavibe · 19/08/2026 10:23

Where is it I fancy this festival !!!!!

professionalcommentreader · 19/08/2026 11:24

For house music, no glitter ! Def look out of place.

MagicAlixk · 19/08/2026 12:07

If you want to make the least amount of effort possible: baggy combats + acid smiley tee

houseplanting · 19/08/2026 13:24

Good shout @SandwichMakerHater. Found a nice batwing t shirt can wear vest top under 👍

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Lasymostly · 21/08/2026 07:32

Boob tube and rara skirt.

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