How to dressaroo for Bonnaroo

This weekend is Bonnaroo. It's where thousands of music fans will gather on a farm in the middle-of-nowhere Tennessee to hear The Flaming Lips do Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" in its entirety as well as every other cool band on the planet right now.

Except I won't be one of those lucky people. And it's not for want of trying.

Every year when Bonnaroo announces its lineup, I get giddy with excitement (Darryl Hall with Chromeo!) and put together a pretty convincing argument why this is the year we should go.

Apparently, though, I have lame friends who a) never have the money or b) have an irrational fear of port-o-potties.

So this weekend, I'm going to put on a few CD's of bands that will be performing at Bonnaroo and imagine myself there. And because I tend to overdo most things, I'm even going to think up some outfits to wear.

For an outdoor music festival, I think one of the most essential items to bring besides sunscreen is a hat. While I still really love the straw fedora this season, I'm thinking of a wide-brim, floppy hat reminiscent of 1970's Ali McGraw; with the hat, a pair of Ray-Ban aviators. I'm in love with sundresses right now, especially worn super casual with a pair of flip-flops on a hot summer day. A recent purchase -- spaghetti straps, buttons down the front, deep patch pockets, cherry print on a blue background -- would be perfect for the festival.

Rompers are having their moment this summer, and there are a ton of really cute, casual ones that I'd wear to Bonnaroo. It's tricky though, because you don't want to look too cutesy so I'd toughen mine up with a vintage leather cuff that has metal grommets and a pair of black gladiator sandals.

I wouldn't go to Bonnaroo without packing a pair of denim cutoffs, and I've seen several high-waisted versions that would work. However, I've been a big fan of slouchy, fall-off-your-hips vintage levi's for ages, and I'd pair them with a tank top, a thin scarf loosely tied in front, my leather cuff and the gladiators. With any outdoor festival, it kind of makes sense to be prepared for rain and inevitably, mud. I'd definitely pack a rain jacket that I could throw on over any of the above outfits.

Rain boots would also be smart to bring, and while I love, love, love green Hunters, I don't want to look like everyone else. That's why I adore my broken-in, lace up L.L. Bean boots.

The only other accessory I'd take would be a small satchel on a long strap that could be slung across the body, just big enough to fit a digital camera, cell phone, some cash and lip balm.

To everyone going to Bonnaroo this weekend, have a great time. Next year, I'll see you there!