Accidentally Allison : Occasion Outfitting - the Summer Concert or Festival

Summer is the time when your favorite musical artist or annual festival comes up and you have three things in mind: how do I look great, feel comfortable, and stay cool during this heat wave! Trust me, this is something I have been trying to accomplish for years. As a "sweataholic" I know that it's hard to stay cool without showing up in your bathing suit. Here's what I recommend.

1. A Cotton Dress - Cotton Dresses are perfect for the summer weather. I love the maxi look, but sometimes that's not as cool as a simple shorter version. It's a breathable fabric that's comfy and machine washable with you start to glisten or someone spills something on you.

Soft Joie Rosemary Dress, $128

Gap Strapless Ikat Dress, $64.95

Old Navy Maxi Tube Dress, $32.50

2. Flat Sandals - When you're not comfortable - it shows. Most of these festivals and concerts will be outdoors, and you won't want to wear heels. I recommend a sandal with a back - flip flops are great but you can easily trip on them. You never know what kind of terrain you'll encounter or how the weather will affect it.

UGG Nayami Sandals, $140

Old Navy Braided Rope Sandals, $22.94

3. A Fun Hat - With the UV rays, you'll want to protect your skin. Sure, you can apply the SPF but I always get burnt on my head! It's the worst - you try to blow dry your hair and it feels terrible and then when your skin starts to flake you look like you have a serious case of dandruff!