Festival Style: 5 Looks to Take You from Reading & Leeds to the Rest of Summer

With Reading & Leeds Festival kicking off this weekend, festival season is heading towards its final weekend of the summer. Taking place from 27–30 August, this year's line-up brings together Charli XCX, Florence + The Machine, RAYE, Dave, Fontaines D.C. and Chase & Status, alongside a packed schedule of emerging artists and DJs. But while the music is the reason you're there, what you wear is very much part of the festival experience. The trick to getting festival style right? Think less about creating an outfit you'll only wear once and more about building a look from pieces that work hard beyond the festival field. From statement shirts to practical layers, here's our guide to five easy festival looks all built around pieces you can find at Out With Style. 1. The statement shirt If there's one piece we wouldn't leave at home, it's a great shirt. An oversized shirt is one of the easiest ways to create a festival look without overthinking it. Wear it open over a simple vest or tee during the day, button it up when the temperature drops or tie it around your waist when you're dancing. The Hay Life Bailey Mixed Stripe Shirt is perfect for this. Its relaxed shape and mixed stripe give a simple denim-and-tee combination an instant update, while the lightweight feel makes it ideal for layering. Style it with: denim shorts, a simple vest, sunglasses and boots. 2. The effortless festival uniform Sometimes the best festival outfit is the simplest...