Now that you're prepped for the wintry roads you're sure to encounter here in Park City (if not, check out
this post to brush up on your winter driving basics), it's time to start packing your bags. The festival starts on Thursday, and with all the celebs and reporters flocking about, what you wear is almost as important as what films you see.
Unless you're a celebrity or a high-powered film exec, Sundance pretty much consists of waiting in line outside, in the cold (potentially for hours), followed by several more hours of being stuffed into a crowded theatre with everyone you just stood in line with - which makes dressing for the occasion a bit trickier than the music festivals of summer. The most popular winter style tip seems to be "layers, layers, layers" - but what happens to all those layers once you get inside?
The proposition of de-layering and then lugging those layers around an indoor venue probably isn't very appealing (unless you're that crazy person that
enjoys carting six different bags around to store your multitudes of
stuff). The fact is, Sundance veterans can be easily separated from Park City-newbies based on wardrobe alone: locals and film festival veterans understand the importance of warm-but-stylish ensembles and the incredible value of a chic-but-low-heeled boot, while those new to our climate can be spotted timidly walking Bambi-like in five inch heels and mini skirts through the snow. I frequently hear the phrases "fashion over function" and "beauty is pain" from these wannabe fashionistas, but as someone who spends half the year knee-deep in snow, I firmly believe that it
is possible to warm
and stylish at the same time.
Don't believe me? Check out these looks from some of my favorite Utah bloggers for proof, plus tips for planning your own Sundance-worthy wardrobe, after the jump:
