Glastonbury has set a new festival fashion trend this year, with celebs like Billie Piper and Lily James all spotted wearing the same pair of £55 ankle length wellies
The final day of Glastonbury Festival is upon us but that doesn’t mean the fashion looks are slowing down. Yesterday saw countless celebrities making an appearance at Worthy Farm, and all of our best-dressed favourites had one item in particular in common – a pair of ankle length wellies.
The Chelsea boot-inspired wellies were spotted on the feet of everyone from Billie Piper and Lily James to Daisy Edgar-Jones at this year’s Glastonbury, cementing them as a festival essential. The main pair of choice seemed to be Barbour’s Black Wilton Chelsea Wellington Boots, which you can pick up for £55 at Next right now.
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The ankle length wellies are the perfect combination of stylish and functional. Unlike a full-length pair of wellies, which can make you way too warm when the temperatures are high, an ankle length pair lets you feel comfortable and cool whilst still protecting your feet from any mud. Not to mention they’re much easier to pull on and off when you’re ready to crawl into your tent at the end of the day.
The Chelsea Wellington Boots are also easy to style with any outfit, working just the same as a regular pair of ankle boots. You can easily pair them with everything from midi skirts and mini dresses to a simple pair of shorts or jeans.
Billie Piper chose to wear hers with an oversized green waterproof jacket and a pair of black micro shorts underneath, showing off her tanned legs whilst still being warm and dry. Lily James, on the other hand, opted for a pair of sporty white drawstring shorts, with a beige crop top and a quilted bomber jacket to go with her ankle length wellies.
Daisy Edgar-Jones swapped the Barbour’s version for a pair of Hunter Original Rubber Chelsea Boots, which are currently on sale down from £145 to £58. She channelled 00s Alexa Chung one day, teaming them with some simple wide leg denim shorts and a vintage-looking satin camisole top. Another day she opted for a flowing white midi dress and raffia shoulder bag, showing just how versatile the wellies are.
The Barbour Chelsea Wellington Boots come in four different colour options including black, navy and olive green, whilst Hunter’s Original Rubber Chelsea Boots are available in either black or ivory. If you want to bring a fun pop of colour with your wellies (it is festival season, after all) then these Bobbi Ankle Wellies from Merry People (£89.950 are ideal. They come in a whole host of bright colours including yellow, bright pink, rust and burgundy, with a grand total of 16 different colours to choose from.
Although ankle length wellies are obviously a top pick for the summer’s festivals, they’re also pretty useful for your everyday life, too. You can wear them for walking the dog, for a day out in the country with family or even just to avoid soggy feet on your winter commute. We’ll definitely be adding a pair to our footwear roster ASAP.