After deciding to go to an event, making travel and hotel arrangements, and figuring out who’s going to go: the hardest part about planning a weekend experience at a rave or show is trying to decide what to wear. In a world where you can be whoever you want, free from judgment and care, your clothing reflects your inner soul. It also reflects what part of your personality you decide to share with the world.
When it comes to rave clothing, there’s no doubt that what we rock to our favorite shows and festivals has definitely changed from 90’s baggy wear, to beaded rave bras and graphic T’s. We had the chance to talk with Lex Houser and Andi Cross of Bad Kids Clothing about some of the key aspects for deciding what to wear, and who you want the world to perceive you as for your next raving experience.
Throughout the interview, it’s clear that like any other raver, Andi and Lex have experimented with several different styles and designs. Discovering that final outfit, boy or girl, can be the most satisfying moment that can make your festival experience even greater than you ever expected. As Andi states, “Today, it’s all about finding what makes you fit in to the [Rave] culture but also completely allows you to express the type of music you’re interested in.”
So how do you decide what you’re going to wear? According to Andi and Lex, your selection in rave clothing depends on these three major factors:
1) The overall message/style you wanna portray
Do you want to stand out? Go bold with character shirts, animal shirts, outrageous hats, or even head to the extreme of rocking a giant, squid hat (As Lexi admitted to Andi wearing to Identity Fest).
“Everyday is Halloween [at a rave].”(Andi) “Some people really become their character, and that’s what they always wear. Like the “Toothpaste man”.”
Typography shirts: “Rage Face, The Dopest Dope You’ve Ever Smoked, etc.”
Neon colors. “You’re hanging out at a rave and you wanna be noticed, you wanna show your true originality.” (Andi)
2) Simply being yourself and being comfortable
“Lex always makes fun of me when I wear my crazy, parachute pants out with like my super, tight crop top but I love it! Its almost like retroing back.” (Andi)
- Tight clothing (Crop tops, rave booty)
- Loose, baggy shorts
- sleeveless T’s
3) The type of experience you want to have
We also asked the girls what they thought about girls that dress in rave bras and panties, or nothing at all, since it is a topic that is frequently discussed throughout the rave scene…
“You can express yourself and not feel as if you’re all those things that society would categorize you under,” Andi went on, “I, as a woman, think that’s very cool and makes me feel even more comfortable about my body.”
Lex Houser shared similar points of view, but also had some additions to add about festival wear:
Ravers are more casual and comfortable about wearing whatever they desire…
- gym shorts
- rave bras
- absolutely nothing for a top!
- body paint
- bathing suit tops and bottoms
Various sub genres within the electronic scene create the outfits we come to choose…
- Trance: Kandi (see more of these bracelets and styles at Trance shows, rave bras, tutus, rainbow colors, flags supporting country)
- Trap: Bandanas, high waist shorts, darker make-up, gym shorts, leather
- Electro/mellow: Casual wear, Pretty Lights Family (PLF) gear, hats with assorted pins, patterned pants
- Dubstep: Dark colors, darker style, typography T’s, Krew gear (Krewella)
- Top-40 crowd: Neon wear, personalized matching outfits, shirts purchased at other festivals or shows
“What I love most about the rave culture, is you can wear whatever you want and show off your body without being judged by the societal norm…”
- Rave Panties (Raver booty shorts)
- Rave bras
- Bedazzled pasties, shorts, or tops
- Crop tops
- Body art
**We at WRR fully support everyone getting out there and expressing themselves in any way that’ll make them truly feel apart of the scene and furthermore, showing off whatever your personal style may be. Next time you attend your next festy or show, go bold, go hippie, go neon, go costume, go shirts off, go ANYTHING!
Looking for some rave gear? Check out Bad Kids Clothing for the latest in rave fashion.
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with a picture of yourself rocking your favorite rave gear. 🙂 Use the hashtag #WRRsaysXpressURself.
This article was a collaborative effort by Megan Robinson and Deanna Krolowitz
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