The Best of Governors Ball’s Rainy Fashion
This festivalgoer used protection: his pocket served as an "anti bad vibe shield" to ensure maximum festival fun.
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Gimme Shelter
Decked in daisies and tie-dye, Mary and Katie were ready to rave. The girls said the weirdest thing they saw over the weekend was "everyone hiding under the bathroom tents, trying to wait out the rain on Friday!"
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T-Swift for Life
Jerome wore his heart on his sleeve… er, chest.
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1991 Girl
Allison was most excited to see Azealia Banks.
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All Together Now
Jen's ear-to-ear smile was her best accessory. Her favorite thing about music festivals: "How it brings everyone together; how everyone is just happy to be there, no matter what."
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Safety First
When asked about their sporty get-ups, Kyle and Brendan explained that dressing up for festivals spices up the experience. It lets them meet more people, too.
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Sunday’s Girl
This flower child, who was most excited to see Kanye West and The xx, was not afraid to get her feet wet.
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Rain Man
Jack explained of his keytar, "I just found it one day, and it really spoke to me." His statement, plastic-bag "socks" completed his totally random look.
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Call of the Wild
Welcome to the mud pit, devotee of rock.
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Well(ie) Prepared
Amanda, who was most excited to see Alt-J, was rain-ready in her wellies and matching hat.
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Ready to Roll
Libby's favorite thing about festivals: "People can come out of their shells for the first time all year."
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Dino-mite
Aine and Sarah said the weirdest thing they'd seen all day was "a guy in a dinosaur suit."
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Bare Bones
Anna said the weirdest thing she saw was a topless girl "wearing her [long] hair as a shirt."
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Banana Boat
David, clad in a fruit suit, explained, "I'm doing a project called 'You Think,' asking people questions about what you think. . . It's easier to talk to people in a banana suit."
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Muddy Waters
Carol and Michelle said the weirdest thing they saw all weekend was "people swimming in the muddy puddles." They were most excited to see the Lumineers, Dirty Projectors and Kings of Leon.
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Sitting Pretty
Adam, Cyndi and Lauren scored a dry(ish) spot to chill out between their favorite sets, which included Cold War Kids and the Lumineers.
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Young Love
While Wendy was most excited to see Portugal. The Man, her man, Adam, was "just excited to be [there] with her."
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Back to Black
Leather-clad Daniel and Elizabeth were psyched for Cut Copy.
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Super Soaked
Joe, a Governors Ball volunteer, rocked superhero face paint for his most anticipated act, Alt-J.
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Accessorized
Gina sported many a trend – including plaid, studs, combat boots and tights – but her favorite (and most useful) accessory was her black hat.
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Strike a Pose
Alex's enthusiasm was contagious. Too bad Kings of Leon, the band he was most excited to see, got canceled on Friday.
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Tights Spot
Tania, Nicolette and Dominica love the "fun people and crazy dancing" at music festivals.
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Umbrella (Ella, Ella…)
Kristina, Antonella, Melissa and Nina kept covered.
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Our Name Is Mud
Festivalgoers got down and dirty.
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Rain Check
This festival fashionista came prepared with Hunter boots, a raincoat, a wide-brimmed hat and an oversized umbrella.
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Slicker
These guys came ready to weather the storm in head-to-toe rain suits.
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It’s Raining, Men
These muddy men embraced the giant mudslide, a/k/a festival grounds.