IN the name of fashion, impracticality trumps practicality every time when it comes to festivals.

And with Glastonbury kicking off the season last weekend (June 25 and 26), we have been thrown into full festival swing.

But it would be foolish to think that these are all just about the music nowadays...

The festival phenomenon is alive and kicking, and in its tail wherever it goes are the welly-wearing hoards of people that worship at its muddy alter.

However, wellies are about as practical as it gets for festival-goers, especially those who are young and female.

Come rain or shine, dedicated fans of today's chart toppers will don their Coachella-inspired hotpants, crop tops and flimsy kimonos.

Stuck in their ways like tents to a field, waging a war of sense would be fruitless.

And if you can't beat them, join them.

So forget flooded fields and protecting yourself against the weather, and think Californian beaches because festival fashion is a flesh-revealing movement.

For a trendy retro twist, try New Look's light blue acid wash high wasted denim shorts priced at £19.99 - perfect for catching and showing off a festival tan.

And to go along with your 80s style shorts, Topshop has a folk print tee with shades of red and orange at £36 for a more bohemian look.

To finish the outfit off, opt for a pair of wellies or if it's a scorcher match with a pair of on-trend jellies.

With V Festival, Wireless, Isle of Wight, T in the Park and Latitude among others on the calendar to come, there’s plenty of time to prepare your travelling wardrobe.