![Tie-dye: Arguably the staple of any Summer of Love attendee, the Isle of Wight will be awash with tie-dye, whether it be on a simple t-shirt or full body catsuit. It's important to remember that the more garish, the better. Essentially, you want to burn your tie-dye pattern onto the retina's of anyone that glances at it.]()
Tie-dye: Arguably the staple of any Summer of Love attendee, the Isle of Wight will be awash with tie-dye, whether it be on a simple t-shirt or full body catsuit. It's important to remember that the more garish, the better. Essentially, you want to burn your tie-dye pattern onto the retina's of anyone that glances at it.
![Austin Powers: We don't think he was at the Summer of Love, but Austin Powers' overall look is deep rooted in 60's fashion. As well as the trademark velvet suit and cravat, glasses and wig are a must - the dodgy teeth should handle themselves if you don't brush yours whilst at the festival.]()
Austin Powers: We don't think he was at the Summer of Love, but Austin Powers' overall look is deep rooted in 60's fashion. As well as the trademark velvet suit and cravat, glasses and wig are a must - the dodgy teeth should handle themselves if you don't brush yours whilst at the festival.
![Police: A huge factor in the Summer of Love was the harnessing of protest, as thousands of young people made their voice heard on a variety of subjects while clashing with authority. That's inspirational, but let's be honest, not everybody on the Isle can be a hippie. We need somebody to keep order. Assume a role in the 60's police force and put a dampener on those free spirits.]()
Police: A huge factor in the Summer of Love was the harnessing of protest, as thousands of young people made their voice heard on a variety of subjects while clashing with authority. That's inspirational, but let's be honest, not everybody on the Isle can be a hippie. We need somebody to keep order. Assume a role in the 60's police force and put a dampener on those free spirits.
![Jimi Hendrix: We get it. You haven't got time to grow an afro by the weekend, but if you already have one, Hendrix is your outfit of choice. Layer yourself up with the vivid waistcoats and eye-catching headbands that we know so well and soak up the Summer of Love vibes. Helps if you can play guitar quite well, too.]()
Jimi Hendrix: We get it. You haven't got time to grow an afro by the weekend, but if you already have one, Hendrix is your outfit of choice. Layer yourself up with the vivid waistcoats and eye-catching headbands that we know so well and soak up the Summer of Love vibes. Helps if you can play guitar quite well, too.
![John Lennon sunglasses: Along with tie-dye, expect to see plenty of John Lennon-style shades across the Isle. Whether festival goers will be donning them in homage to the theme, we're not entirely sure - nevertheless, they're a Summer of Love essential when it comes to watching your favourite band in relative comfort.]()
John Lennon sunglasses: Along with tie-dye, expect to see plenty of John Lennon-style shades across the Isle. Whether festival goers will be donning them in homage to the theme, we're not entirely sure - nevertheless, they're a Summer of Love essential when it comes to watching your favourite band in relative comfort.
![Classic hippie: Become a flower child for the weekend and embrace everything that hippies are renowned for - bring your own community of pals, listen to psychedelic music, explore altered states of consciousness and don't cut your hair for a few days at least. You're guaranteed a great weekend.]()
Classic hippie: Become a flower child for the weekend and embrace everything that hippies are renowned for - bring your own community of pals, listen to psychedelic music, explore altered states of consciousness and don't cut your hair for a few days at least. You're guaranteed a great weekend.
![Janis Joplin: Images of Janis Joplin are nothing short of iconic, so it makes sense for the Isle of Wight to be swamped by outfits inspired by the singer. Pull on your best pair of flared jeans, sew a patch or two onto your favourite frilly shirt and, if you're serious, leave the wellies at home. Joplin often paraded around barefoot.]()
Janis Joplin: Images of Janis Joplin are nothing short of iconic, so it makes sense for the Isle of Wight to be swamped by outfits inspired by the singer. Pull on your best pair of flared jeans, sew a patch or two onto your favourite frilly shirt and, if you're serious, leave the wellies at home. Joplin often paraded around barefoot.
![Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band: Not embracing the idea of growing your hair long and not washing? If numerically possible, appearing as the cover stars of one of the era's most famous albums should be just as effective. We're not saying that you need to be heading to the Summer of Love with exactly three other friends, but it helps - the sight of a lone figure filling the iconic jacket just isn't the same.]()
Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band: Not embracing the idea of growing your hair long and not washing? If numerically possible, appearing as the cover stars of one of the era's most famous albums should be just as effective. We're not saying that you need to be heading to the Summer of Love with exactly three other friends, but it helps - the sight of a lone figure filling the iconic jacket just isn't the same.
![Peace sign: Let's face it, this is the symbol you won't be able to get away from over the weekend so, rather than fight it, you might as well incorporate it as part of your outfit. Drape yourself in necklaces, vandalise your clothes, smear the sign all over your body - whatever you do, preach peace at the Summer of Love.]()
Peace sign: Let's face it, this is the symbol you won't be able to get away from over the weekend so, rather than fight it, you might as well incorporate it as part of your outfit. Drape yourself in necklaces, vandalise your clothes, smear the sign all over your body - whatever you do, preach peace at the Summer of Love.
![The Who: As the classic rock band were actually present at the original Summer of Love, it makes sense for you to select them as an outfit choice. Put the images of them headlining Glastonbury earlier this year aside, as it's the youthful abandon of the early days that you want to tap into. If you're taking on the role of Roger Daltrey, don't forget your frilly, sleeveless waistcoat.]()
The Who: As the classic rock band were actually present at the original Summer of Love, it makes sense for you to select them as an outfit choice. Put the images of them headlining Glastonbury earlier this year aside, as it's the youthful abandon of the early days that you want to tap into. If you're taking on the role of Roger Daltrey, don't forget your frilly, sleeveless waistcoat.
![Otis Redding: We're not sure we would associate the legendary crooner with the Summer of Love either, but reliable sources inform us that he was in fact present. This is a curve ball for the fancy dressers that enjoy smartening up for the weekend - wearing a double breasted blazer for the entire weekend should earn you some sort of prize alone.]()
Otis Redding: We're not sure we would associate the legendary crooner with the Summer of Love either, but reliable sources inform us that he was in fact present. This is a curve ball for the fancy dressers that enjoy smartening up for the weekend - wearing a double breasted blazer for the entire weekend should earn you some sort of prize alone.