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Hey - I'm sure someone already for this - but does anyone have a list of their must have clothing for The 'Roo.
Just wondering.
I think everyone's list will vary, but this will be my third Roo and I (hopefully) have my clothing choices down-pat. The first year I overpacked, and last year I didn't feel like I packed enough! I like to opt for comfort more than style; I'm the type that doesn't wear makeup or shower at Roo so I'm generally not too concerned with my appearance.
A good rule to follow is two outfits per day: something for the daytime and something for the night. The temps can get cool at night, so I usually opt for something that covers me up. Long sleeves or a hoodie and jeans or yoga pants work well for me.
I also wear lots of bandanas to cover my nasty hair at Roo. I have ten different colors! You might prefer hats though.
For the daytime, I stick with sundresses and skirts with halter-style bathing suit tops in place of a bra. I like cotton dresses and skirts with cute prints. And I usually wear shorts and a tank top on Thursday and Monday for the car ride and camp set up/take down.
Last year I brought a long-sleeved white cotton cardigan. I would put it on when I felt my arms/shoulders were getting too hot and possibly too red. It was lightweight enough that it wasn't too hot and it provided me with sun protection during the daytime shows. Others like to bring scarves for this reason.
For most people the hardest part seems to be finding shoes that work for them. Some people are ok with just flip flops, others will swear by their Tevas or Crocs. If you're unsure, I would pack several pair of shoes for Roo to have some variety. I personally wear Crocs, the mary-jane style, during the day and sneakers at night (for optimal dancing at late night sets).
bikini tops, hiking shorts that wick, three pair of shoes (reefs, teva water sandals, and sanuks) scarves, one pair jeans and a hoodie for night, a couple of wife beaters, extra underwear, monostat antichaffing gel, hair twisties
i agree that you dont want to over pack but its good to take a few extra tanks and underwear etc. theydont take up too much room and you will be glad you had them. also, i keep as much stuff as possible IN the car in case of rain etc. its terrible if your blanket etc gets wet.
* 4 short cotton dresses for daytime * 3 dresses for evening (could be a skirt + tank combo, can be long or short. I've found that on Sunday I never go back to camp to change while I definitely do the other days) * 1 black hoodie * 1 pair ripstop capris * 1 short-sleeve t-shirt * 7 pairs bike shorts + 2 or 3 pairs underwear (will mostly be wearing bike shorts instead) * bras * 3 or 4 bandanas in varying prints and colors * hat * Crocs * pajamas * outfit to wear on the way down and a different one for the way back
And that's really it. I don't see the need to take a lot of extra clothing as if you end up hating what you thought you'd wear Sunday afternoon, you can just wear what you wore Friday afternoon (if it didn't end up totally gross - a little dirty is fine because it'll just get more dirty).
My list is pretty similar to everyone else. But, for night shows, I usually change while it's still pretty hot out, and I hate wearing jeans (bring one pair just in case), so I wear a skirt and throw a pair of leggings in my bag. Once it starts cooling down, I throw the leggings on under my skirt and I'm good to go for the rest of the night.
i got a GREAT pair at forever 21. they are red with cool designs on them. forever 21 has a ton of them and they are all cheap however if you plan to wear them a lot you might get better quality at kmart, target, etc. ross and tj max also has a lot of leggings cheap.
i love forever 21 but if i wanted a great pair of black tights to wear forever i would probably spend a little more . so far my red legging from there, however, are holding up great.
hmm ok. I'll be sure to go by Marshalls and TJ Maxx here. May be able to go to Ross too. I just went to Walmart. Don't remember seeing any, but then again, I wasn't really looking for them.
If anyone knows of any real good deals, please share! I actually don't wear leggings a ton, so I'm ok with the cheaper ones I think.
has anyone suggested buffs? I forget if I found out about them through here.
Theyre real helpful. I just ordered 1 from eBay and I really like it. Can wear it to cover your mouth if there's a dust storm, cover your greasy Roo hair, as a headband, etc. It's spandexy so it stays snug on your head (and this comes from someone who has fine, slippery hair), and it's long so you can scrunch it up like a headband or wear it over all your head if you're cold or something. it's popular for snowboarding. I'm gonna get a couple more, I think. I got mine for $5.50. Theres a bit of a wait for it in the mail coming from China, but otherwise, i was pleased.
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Ooh - yes! I love my button! The postman delivered it to my neighbor by mistake (you had the correct address - totally his fault), so I just got it, but it's freaking adorable.
It's really not that difficult if you just give yourself a night to play with it. I mean, I definitely did not figure out 100 different ways - I think some of them you need two helpers! - but I got 3-5 good options.
Though in reality, I just wore it as the basic skirt. Which was just fine with me. I still loved the prints more than any other long skirts out there and also loved that they have two layers. They're very fun.
I watched some of the dvd and nothing seems too difficult. It also comes with a booklet that shows some extra ways, but it was more confusing than helpful.
I'll probably play with it more tomorrow though and I'll let you guys know how that goes. At Bonnaroo I'll probably just wear it as a skirt anyway, lol.
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Post by candynickel on Apr 9, 2010 15:10:49 GMT -5
I don't know if we have any Central Ohio/Columbus rooers here but I just found an AWESOME store. They also have a Dayton location. It's called "Tropical Trends" and there is one at Bethel and Sawmill (Carriage Place) and one near Polaris. Reasonable prices. Ohio-made incense, tapestries, jewelry, etc. Just wanted to make sure you guys knew about this little jewel...
I don't know if we have any Central Ohio/Columbus rooers here but I just found an AWESOME store. They also have a Dayton location. It's called "Tropical Trends" and there is one at Bethel and Sawmill (Carriage Place) and one near Polaris. Reasonable prices. Ohio-made incense, tapestries, jewelry, etc. Just wanted to make sure you guys knew about this little jewel...
Post by plasticpepper on Apr 10, 2010 0:03:16 GMT -5
GIRLS GUESS WHAT
I GOT A JOB
Nothing is definite yet because it's a temporary position and I don't know how long it lasts, and I don't know how they'll feel about time off, but the odds of me being at Roo just improved dramatically!
Nothing is definite yet because it's a temporary position and I don't know how long it lasts, and I don't know how they'll feel about time off, but the odds of me being at Roo just improved dramatically!
Yay grats girlie!!! Hope to see you again this year
i agree that you dont want to over pack but its good to take a few extra tanks and underwear etc. theydont take up too much room and you will be glad you had them. also, i keep as much stuff as possible IN the car in case of rain etc. its terrible if your blanket etc gets wet.
As long as I've got lots of underwear and a bunch of sun-dresses I am happy. I take a pair of shorts and baggy teeshirt to sleep in. I also take a pair of jeans and a hoody in case it gets cold at night.
I also agree about keeping your stuff in the car (if you camp with it). The only thing that stays in my tent is my sleeping bag and pillow. Everything else I keep in my car.
keeping it in the car also makes packing up easier....and pick up the trash all along so you wont have to do it all when you leave. i like to try to leave on sunday and when i find a way out i want to FLEE!
keeping it in the car also makes packing up easier....and pick up the trash all along so you wont have to do it all when you leave. i like to try to leave on sunday and when i find a way out i want to FLEE!
Yeah I tend to keep the campsite pretty clean and organized (just like everything else in my life!). On Sunday we pack up everything before we go into Centeroo, and then when we are done we just leave. Usually it's late, so it's nice to be able to just walk to your car and leave.