You’ve booked the perfect site, learned about which glamping essentials you should bring with you, and planned all the nitty-gritty details of the trip. But if you’re anything like me, there’s one question that you’re asking yourself: “What do I wear?”
One of the benefits of glamping is being in situations where you can record and post Instagram-worthy pics, and not just of your surroundings! Maybe you don’t consider yourself a fashionista – I know I certainly don’t!- but you don’t have to be to enjoy glamping in a cute outfit.
The Difference Between Glamping Outfits and Camping Gear
When you go camping, your gear mostly revolves around survival equipment. Your clothing is a reflection of that survival mindset, and wearing layers and moisture-wicking material is crucial. It’s also wise to dress to accommodate environmental concerns, like insects or chilly rain.
It’s hard to keep a fire going in the rain, so it may be a good idea to dress warm if you experience lots of downpours on a camping trip. It’s difficult to do things like hair and makeup because, well, there’s not always access to a shower or electricity in a tent.
The difference with glamping is that you have a lot more amenities and comforts. You’ll typically have the ability to take a hot shower and have electricity to run things like hair dryers or straighteners. And having access to a bathroom mirror and lighting to do your makeup is a total game-changer!
You’re not wearing things simply for survival; your glamping outfits should revolve around comfort, and comfort is the true spirit of glamping.
What To Wear Glamping
If you’re wondering what to wear when you glamp, fear not, I’ve got you covered! And the best part about this list is that you can buy budget or designer pieces and still have a look that’s on point!
Tops
- Raincoat
- Sweatshirt or hoodie
- Cardigan
- Knit shirt jacket
- Cropped tank top
- T-shirts
- Sports bras
Bottoms
- Yoga pants
- Wide leg pants
- Jeans
- Shorts
- Skort
Swimsuit
Dresses
- Comfortable maxi dresses
- Cute sundresses
- A little black dress
Shoes
- Rain boots
- Hiking boots
- Sandals
- Tennis shoes
- Cute low heels
Accessories
- Cute water bottle
- Cross-body bag
- Fanny pack
- Clutch
- Sunglasses
- Hats
- Backpack
- Socks
- Jewelry
- A bag to match your fit
How To Put It All Together
Now you’ve got a list of some clothing staples that you can wear on your glamping trip. But if you’re wondering what to wear, then that’s not quite helpful enough, is it? Here’s a guide on how to combine pieces and accessories and when to break them out.
Summer Hiking
This is where you can make use of the shorts or yoga pants, paired with a tank top, T-shirt, or sports bra. Depending on weather conditions, you can add either a hoodie, raincoat, jacket, or cardigan. The backpack is a hiking essential, but you may want to grab a fanny pack or clutch, too. For shoes, you can choose hiking boots, rain boots, or tennis shoes, depending on conditions, but no matter which type of shoes you choose, remember to wear some high socks. You’ll also need to hydrate, so don’t forget your water bottle!
Lake or Poolside
You can’t forget to pack an outfit for a visit to the lake or pool! Pick a swimsuit that you feel good in, whether that’s a 2-piece or just 1. When choosing your swimsuit, you should consider two things: find one that’s comfortable to you, and find one that you feel stunning in. You can pair a swimsuit with shorts, sandals, hats, sunglasses, jewelry, and hats. And you can’t forget a cute top or coverup!
Yoga Class or Retreat
If you’re at a site that offers workout classes or happen to find a nature-inspired yoga retreat, then finding the perfect yoga outfit is important not just to look good, but also for a comfortable exercise experience. Yoga pants and leggings are your friends here, and you can pair them with T-shirts, tank tops, or sports bras. A yoga mat is a must-have, so you might as well choose one that matches your outfit, or at least one in a color you like. You’ll likely want to put your hair up, too, so add a cute scrunchie or clip. If you’re cold, you can put on a hoodie or zip-up, and finish the look with your water bottle and a cute bag.
Casual Cabin Chilling
If you plan on having a chill day around the cabin, RV, or resort, then you have lots of options. A nice maxi dress or sun dress paired with sandals is a classic vacation look that you can use for your glamping trip. They can be paired with cardigans, jackets, hats, bags, jewelry, sunglasses,s and more. I personally like a good pair of relaxing wide-leg pants with a tank top and sandals for chill days.
Going Out On The Town
For shopping trips, you could pair a tank top with jeans and sandals, a hat, a cross-body bag, and sunglasses for a fun look. But if you want to hit the town for drinks and dancing, then it’s time to break out your little black dress, or as Beyonce says, your Freakum dress. It doesn’t actually have to be black, it’s just a nice little dress that you look fabulous in and feel empowered in. Pair that with some cute short heels and a matching bag, and you’re ready to go!
Winter Glamping
This list doesn’t change a lot depending on the seasons, but you will need to add a few cold-weather staples if you plan to glamp in the winter. A sherpa jacket paired with comfy pants and warm boots makes for a cute, casual look. If you plan to go skiing or snowboarding, you’ll want a nice snowsuit, which you can pair with matching goggles, mittens, and a hat. And if you plan on hiking, then you need a heavy winter jacket, hiking boots, a hat, and gloves. But the secret to winter hiking outfits is waterproof pants!
Conclusion
There are a variety of different types of glamping sites and glamping accommodations, which means that your ideal glamping outfit will need to be tailored to your location and accommodations. But no matter where you choose to glamp, there’s no reason glampers can’t enjoy luxury camping in style!
