If you are one of those people who like holidaying outdoors, but the idea of roughing it makes you weary instantly, then you may find glamping or glamour camping exciting.
Glamping refers to luxury camping and is not your typical weekend in the woods. It requires packing more than sleeping bags and flashlights. It also demands a special wardrobe – one that is elegance and chic.
Just like you would never show up at a wedding in joggers, you wouldn’t want to show up at a glamping site in anything less than Nili Lotan pants. Glamping calls for you to look your fashionable best because if you didn’t post an Instagram story while you were out in the woods, did you really go?
Here’s some inspiration you may need for your latest outdoor fascination:
1) Trendy Clothes
- Shorts
Glamp up in a pair of cut-off denim shorts and wear it with a comfortable cotton top. If denim is not your thing, go for leopard-print athletic shorts by Adaptation (animal print is so in) and don it with a crop top. Alternatively, grab a pair of cargo shorts in soft leather, textured linen, or summer tweed to up your glamor game.
Pack a light sweater or an oversized denim jacket to layer with your top and shorts, especially if you are planning to stay the night. Also, pack a hoodie, a windbreaker or a sweatshirt to keep warm if you are glamping at places where the temperature falls drastically at night, like in the mountains of Switzerland.
- Bathing Suit
If you are holidaying at an overwater glamping hut at the Maldives or lounging on the banks of Lake Tanganyika, don’t forget to carry your bathing suit. Both, one-piece and two-piece suits are great, but we like the latter more for their stunning options like cut-outs, tie knots, and cute trims. Nothing is more relaxing than wearing a sexy bathing suit and chilling by the lakeside with friends and a glass of fruit punch.
- Summer Tees
Few types of attire are more suited to glamping trips than a white tee worn over a pair of distressed denims. The outfit is both, comfortable and stylish. Those who want to make their outfit look chicer can wear a vintage-inspired tee or an oversized tunic over a pair of high-waist denims for an Instagram-worthy ensemble.
Remember, because this is not your average camping trip, you must carry your chic clothing too – like your pretty floral dress for evenings!
- Overalls
For those who haven’t jumped on the overalls trend yet, glamping is the perfect opportunity to start. We recommend you to layer your overalls with a white button-down shirt or a plain white tee for a simple, yet stylish look.
2) Accessories
Unlike regular camps, glamping allows you to accessorize as much as your heart desires. Stock the following pieces in your vanity box to finish your glamping look:
- Colorful Sunnies
Before Audrey Hepburn and Jackie O made the oversized black sunglasses fashionable, we had several go-to colors, and now those colors are back again. Ditching your black wayfarer for glorious pastels like pink, yellow, burnt orange and light blue frames will make your glamping look more interesting. We like Karen Walker sunglasses for their colorful lenses and cute animal print frames.
- Hats
Baseball caps will never go out of style when it comes to outdoor fashion. Bucket hats may be slightly nerdy for a few people, but we think they’re cool, especially those in bold prints and colors. Wear a wide brimmed panama hat from Janessa Leone if you are glamping at a place like Montana that demands you to be in your best cowgirl get-up.
- Jewelry
You and your BFF can redefine squad goals by wearing friendship bracelets or name pendants that combine your names, like Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid did with their KenGi necklace. Fashion blogger Martha Graeff suggests wearing multi-finger rings that add a little toughness to your look. We know you’ve got a collecting of dazzling rings in your jewelry box, so it shouldn’t be difficult for you pick a couple of them from among a plethora of stunning rings and carry along to wear in multiple fingers.
3) Footwear
While you will need a pair of cozy flip-flops to wear inside your super-luxurious tent at the site, don’t forget to carry your white Converse sneakers. If nature gets a little nasty, you will need a pair of ankle boots for style and sophistication. We recommend By Far Este Leather Ankle Boots.
Perforated lace flats are a great option if you are not planning to do much walking and hiking.
4) Bags
While we are totally in support of leather backpacks, we think glamping opens several other options for bags, like a cross body bag and a tote bag.
For smaller stuff, ditch your regular travel pouch and go for fanny packs. These cool accessories create a perfect balance of fashion and functionality, and they keep your items secured.
Pack the above items for your next glamping trip and you will be in a good shape to enjoy yourself. We hope the next time someone invites you on a glamping trip, you say yes with absolute certainty because now you know what you must carry with you for a great experience.