How to Embrace Camp Fashion in the Real World

What exactly is camp? It’s not Girl Scouts and campfires, but “fashun” with a capital “F.” The 2019 Met Gala supplied fabulous visual guidance. Basically, camp is all things ironic, memeable, tongue in cheek and joyous. Given some of the extra looks at the gala, it’s easy to think camp is a trend reserved for red carpets and runways. But it doesn’t have to be. Turn up the volume on your wardrobe as much as you feel comfortable and remember that the joy of fashion is having fun with it. In terms of details, feathers, beads, clashing colors, retro prints all thrown together then dusted with sparkles is where it’s at. The Gucci Fall 2019 runway offered excellent inspiration. (It’s no coincidence that Alessandro Michele was one of the co-hosts of the 2019 Met Gala.) Any clothes or accessories that put a smile on your face put you on the right track.

Just remember there’s a time and place for these lewks. Conservative offices and weddings with specific dress codes may not be receptive to a playful camp look. So if you want to wear a bird on your head a la Carrie Bradshaw, make sure it suits the occasion. The following pieces are easy ways to add some camp into your everyday look so you can slay all day.

How to Do Camp Dressing IRL

House of Holland x Andrew Brischler

Trash Print T-Shirt, $42 at House of Holland
Monse

Inside Out Denim Skirt, $590 at Shopbop
Zara

Fringed Crocheted Top, $39.90 at Zara
Mango

Multicolor Sandal, $79.99 at Mango
BDG

Skylar Split-Ankle Slim Flare Jean – White Flame, $79 at Urban Outfitters
Attico

Feather-Trimmed Beaded Satin Pouch, $282 at Net-a-Porter
& Other Stories

Belted Candy Print Cotton Dress, $69 at & Other Stories
Topshop

Colour Block Silk Skirt by Boutique, $180 at Topshop
Le Specs

The Last Lolita in Neon Lime, $119 at Le Specs
Moschino

Oversized Printed Cotton-Jersey T-Shirt, $197.50 at Net-a-Porter
Madewell

Polka Dot Boxy Crop Jean Jacket, $148 at Nordstrom
B-Low the Belt

Dorothy Rainbow Belt, $138 at Free People
H&M

Sequined Jacket, $59.99 at H&M
Sensi Studio

Neon Straw Netted Bucket, $216 at Shopbop
Sacai

Paneled Cotton-Jersey and Floral-Print Crepe de Chine T-Shirt, $287 at Net-a-Porter