Wondering what to wear at the Fairy Fair? Here are a few examples that might give you an idea or two.
The Fairy Fair is all about nature in spring so many people use leaves and flowers to add to summer outfits, or their hair.
There is no dress code as such but “fairyland” and “magical” are often good ideas, while some favour medieval, pirate, English Summer Cool, body-art, floral, Green Man, Lost Boys (and Girls) or ‘wildlife’ ….
A superb ensemble
Please don’t wear masks as many young children find covered faces quite frightening and you might ruin their day out.
This year we will again be big on wildflowers and insects. Bees of course go well with wildflowers, as do pirates.
Woodsman
Traditional fair
Ideas from Lithuania
A few years ago one of us worked with the Baltic Environmental Forum in Lithuania and then some of their members helped at a Fairy Fair. They were inspired to run a similar event back home (see more here) and as nature folklore is still a really live thing in Lithuania, they are pretty good at dressing up! Here are a few photos from their ‘Spells of the Forest’ event.
Might give you some inspiration! Also lots of good use of non-glitter face paint.
No New Plastic Please
We recognize that many people already have existing costumes made from polyester or other plastic but encourage you to put together any new outfits from natural fibres like cotton and wool, or cellulose alternatives like Tencel and Lyocell, and not buy any new plastic. An affordable option is often to visit a charity shop and re-use existing clothes.
Everyone is free to enter our no-new plastic Fancy Dress Show which has adult and children’s categories but we’ll be especially looking out for home-made outfits which don’t use plastic. (Plastic fibres include polyester, nylon, acrylic, lycra and elastane).