How to Put Together a Unique Rave Outfit

It’s never too early to plan for a rave! Your next rave might be months away, but you can’t contain your excitement anymore. Time to go shopping for a new rave outfit! You’re obvs gonna scroll through Insta for inspo. There are thousands of outfit ideas, so you’ll have no problem finding a style that speaks to you.

There’s only one problem: where do you even start??? After scrolling through glammed-up rave babes, you gotta wonder how they put those outfits together. The harnesses, leg wraps and body chains can make assembling a festival outfit seem a tad overwhelming. But you don’t have to be a fashion guru to pull off a show-stopping rave outfit. Start with the basics, then add little details here and there. You’re sure to turn some heads!

Ready to get started? Check out our step-by-step guide to putting together a truly unique rave outfit. We’re always here to help out a fellow rave babe!

Pick a Style that Vibes with You

Before you hit up the shops, think about which style would best fit your personality. Do you wanna wear something that’s girly, edgy, retro or celestial? Rave fashion is filled with infinite possibilities. You could be a space cowgirl, or you could be a fairy princess. There’s a festival outfit for everyone! All that matters is you feel confident while wearing it.

Another thing to remember is raves often (but not always) come with a theme. Matching the theme is totally optional, although it can provide some extra inspo. For example, EDC is your chance to play with neon colors and out-of-this-world patterns. At Coachella, rave babes bring all of the boho chic vibes. Lost Lands has a prehistoric theme, so people usually wear faux fur and earthy tones. See if your rave’s theme can give you some ideas!

After picking a style, choose the color scheme for your rave outfit. There are no right or wrong answers here. You could go all black or full-on rainbow. You could choose pretty pastels or bright neon hues. You could stick to one color or wear ALL of the colors. Whatever you choose, a color scheme will help you tie all the pieces together.

Go Wild with Festival Accessories

On to the fun part: festival accessories! Not only do they add major style points, but they can also protect you from the elements. Scarves, bandanas and aviator goggles are a must for desert raves because they keep the dust out of your eyes, nose and mouth. A wide-brimmed hat can shield your eyes from the sun, too. If you’re braving the cold, we recommend adding leg warmers with a cropped puffer jacket or faux fur coat.

You obvs don’t need a reason to accessorize. You can wear accessories just cuz they look cool! You’re gonna see a lot of ravers wearing kandi bracelets and necklaces. Ravers trade kandi as a sign of friendship, and the jewelry reminds them of all the awesome peeps they met at past raves. Other popular festival accessories include belts, leg wraps, harnesses and body chains. Every bit of bare skin is an opportunity to accessorize!

Everything You Need is Right Here

You know which pieces you need. Now the question is, where are you gonna find ‘em?? We’ll answer that for you. Our online store is packed with rave clothing and accessories that’ll help you create the outfit of your dreams. Matching sets? Check. Nipple pasties? Check. Glitter and body crystals? Check aaaaand check! All this and more awaits you at Neva Nude.