Las Vegas Sun

March 28, 2024

Dressing for the Electric Daisy Carnival

How to fit in, stand out and survive the weekend in some modicum of comfort

2011 Electric Daisy Carnival

Steve Marcus

Dina Bronshteyn,31, of Orlando, Fla. jumps on lighted rings during the Electric Daisy Carnival at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway June 24, 2011.

More stories and photos

First the oh-so-important basics: Beat the heat, stay comfy and keep it cheap. You’re sure to get dirty, sweaty, boozy and glittery, so go with clothes you don’t mind bringing home with a thick coating of dust (or sparkles). Now for the fun stuff: Halloween is still four months away, but if you’re at the speedway this weekend, almost anything goes.

Women

1. If you’re channeling your inner gymnast with a leotard, going beach babe in a bikini or rockin’ nada but body paint and stickers, well, you’re all set. Grab a tutu and something rainbow-colored and get ready to look like a cartoon character for three nights straight.

2. Not dressing like Tinkerbell? Here are some practical style tips for everyone else: On top, think tissue-thin tanks or tunics in lightweight fabrics or lace. And keep it loose — anything too tight will start to feel like a sweater in that crowd.

3. Embrace your natural height. For footwear, go with flat sandals, ankle-strap flats or — gasp! — colorful sneakers. Some of you will still undoubtedly wear heels. Consider this a preemptive told ya so.

Men

1. You’re already wearing shorts, a tank and sneakers (probably Vans). (In fact, you might not even change between now and then.) Toss on a hat and some neon shades if that moonlight is too bright. Tough life.

2. The EDC color palette includes blacklight-friendly greens and blues with slices of neon throughout. Stick to these to fit in with the crowds or get creative and stick out. And remember: brighter is better.

3. Still unprepared? These local spots have you covered: Halloween Mart, American Apparel, R&D Hipster Emporium, Better Than New Boutique, H&M and Urban Outfitters.

This story first appeared in Sun sister publication Las Vegas Weekly.

Join the Discussion:

Check this out for a full explanation of our conversion to the LiveFyre commenting system and instructions on how to sign up for an account.

Full comments policy