How to Dress for a Rave - Women

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Raves bring people together for the music, but fashion is also part of the scene. Remember that raver chicks are both girly and grungy, lovable and hard-nosed.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Hair Accessories
  • Handbags
  • Sneakers
  • Women's Boots
  • Women's Casual Tops
  • Women's Causal Pants
  • Women's Sandals
  • Women's Shorts
  • Body Glitters
  • Body Shimmer
  • Makeup Kits

Step1
Expect to sweat off all your makeup, but dust on baby-blue or light-silver eye shadow anyhow. Be liberal with the body glitter.
Step2
Tie your hair in pigtails. Or sweep it all up in a messy bun and stud it with little butterfly clips.
Step3
Wind plenty of shiny plastic beads around your neck and wrists.
Step4
Dress in loud, primary colors.
Step5
Wear soft fabrics like felt, corduroy and velvet.
Step6
Squeeze into a halter or spaghetti-strap top. Or try a baby T-shirt, or a sports bra on its own. Dress as lightly as possible since you'll sweat profusely.
Step7
Bottoms should be big and roomy so that you can move easily. Slip on baggy pants that sit low on your waist and show a little belly.
Step8
Wear sneakers or other flat shoes in which you can dance comfortably for long periods.
Step9
Consider strapping on a mini backpack, maybe in the shape of a furry animal, that can hold your belongings.

Tips & Warnings

  • Accessorize with angel wings (the kind you might see as part of a Halloween costume).
  • Paint your nails with glow-in-the-dark polish.

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tyminush

tyminush said

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on 4/22/2008 the thing is to wear comfy shoes. no matter how you're dressed (preferably something comfy too), you have to be able to dance for hours and not have too much of a sore foot, otherwise it can ruin some of the fun :)

sammy21sky

sammy21sky said

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on 11/8/2007 i am going 2 my 1st rave in december an i have no idea where 2 buy stuff and wat stuff i need sum1 help x

Anonymous

Anonymous said

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on 2/16/2006 Dress comfortably. Wear clothes that show who you are and what you're like!

Anonymous

Anonymous said

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on 11/22/2005 Just throw on anything loud, colorful, and soft. I suggest very soft fur or fuzz (but not too much). Glow in the dark things (bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings) are always a hit. Just be sure that what you are wearing is either breathable fabric or rather skimpy with a sensible jacket. And remember, you are there to have fun, and so is everyone else. You will not be judged, laughed at, or discouraged in any way with anything you wear. The exception being insulting T-shirts (these are the people who invented PLUR, after all). The most important thing is that you are comfortable, because you are going to be dancing all night whether you want to or not.

Anonymous

Anonymous said

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on 11/22/2005 The more colorful and crazy you dress, the better. Everyone at raves loves something to talk about. No one is going to make fun of you, rather they will probably complement you.

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