Circuit parties and gay music festivals are some of the most fun and outrageous events on the gay calendar. Gays plan for months which events they will go to and will spare no expense on these extravagant weekends. These multi-day parties call for over-the-top outfits, themed around each event so they will stand out and look fierce. An experienced circuit keween will creatively mix-and-match different pieces from various outfits to create different looks for each event. Here are the tips you need right now so you know how to create the ultimate circuit party outfits.  

The Basics 

Wearing street clothes and typical Friday night bar attire isn’t going to work for a circuit party. Designer jeans and a t-shirt isn’t going to cut it. At a minimum you need to arrive in a cute tank top, short-shorts, and a pair of kicking high top shoes. As the party gets started, the shirts come off, revealing a sexy sea of shirtless men. 

Other basics of circuit party stylings come with accessories including jockstraps, harnesses, sequin tops, knee-high socks, and LED glasses.

Know the Theme 

Each party will have its own theme – and in the case of a multi-day event, multiple themed parties. Use this as your starting point to start planning your outfit. Look at the schedule in advance so you can create and bring an outfit. Common party themes include jungle, uniform, comic or character, fantasy, outer space, etc. 

Bonus idea: If you’re going with a group, plan in advance to have everyone go in a coordinated costume theme.

Accessories 

Source accessories that help tell your outfits story and make you stand out in the crowd. Keep it simple, but don’t be afraid to go over-the-top. Big chains, bedazzled hats, feathers, harnesses, and make-up can all be used. Avoid accessories that require you to carry it in your hand all night because you’ll want to keep your hands free to dance, hold a drink, and for consensual touching. 

Bonus idea: Some of the best accessories can be found at leather stores, junior girl accessory boutiques, surplus stores, and online stores. 

Customize 

The best outfits are often customized for an outfit. This can be as simple as cutting off the sleeves from a flashy t-shirt to make it into a tank top, or cutting a pair of pants into shorts. Use fabric glue to add jewels and rhinestones to a hat, shorts, shoes, or shirt. Dresses can easily be cut and turned into fabulous tank tops with matching gauntlets. Local thrift stores can be a treasure-trove of amazing items that are just waiting to be discovered and repurposed. 

Trade with Friends 

After attending a few events you’ll soon have a group of circuit sisters—other friends who regularly attend circuit events. You’ll also realize you are starting to amass a large collection of clothes and accessories specific for circuit events. Most circuit sisters will let you borrow and trade items to help finish an outfit, especially if they have unique or custom pieces, or to create a group appearance. Just be a good sister and return the items you borrow and that you get your items back.  

Retire 

If you have a custom outfit, know you should only wear it once, maybe two times. Despite it being expensive or labour-intensive to create, is a faux pas to wear a customized outfit to multiple parties. Try to create outfits that can be restyled or mixed-and-matched into a new costume. And when it’s time, retire it. 

Conclusion 

Circuit parties and gay music festivals are serious fashion events. Most people will bring at least one full checked back with them for a three-day weekend event. Be prepared to change multiple times per day. 

Have a circuit party outfit tip? 

If you are an experienced circuit party kween, leave your ideas, suggestions, and recommendations on how to create the ultimate circuit party outfits in the comments section below.