What to Wear to the Oasis Gig
The Over Dress guide to gig style
The wait is over. Nearly a year since we spent the day in a virtual queue – Oasis are finally on tour. But the real question on every fashion-conscious fan’s mind? What are we all wearing
When events sit outside of our everyday rhythm, it’s easy to overthink our outfits. That’s where I rely on a few of my Over Dress Philosophies to keep things feeling like me – just adjusted for the moment.
These are the frameworks I return to – they help me build looks that feel like me, no matter the setting.
The Sliding Scale
This is about adapting your existing wardrobe to the occasion – not reinventing your style for it.
Instead of starting with “what should I wear to a gig?”, I begin with “what do I already love wearing, and how can I adjust it slightly to suit the setting?”
For me, that often means a slip dress – something I reach for again and again, styled with trainers or a flat boot, and a layer tied around my waist. It’s practical, easy, and still entirely me. If the weather allows, I’ll add a leather jacket – another go-to piece that always helps ground softer outfits and make them feel more balanced.
It feels like something I’d wear anyway, just tuned to work for a gig. That’s the Sliding Scale in action.
Irony In An Outfit
One of my favourite ways to make an outfit feel more me is to add a touch of the unexpected – something that throws the balance just enough to keep things interesting. I call it Irony In An Outfit.
It might be pairing a delicate slip skirt with a tough leather jacket, or grounding a pretty silk camisole with worn-in denim. That mix of textures – soft and structured, feminine and casual – creates interest, and more importantly, it feels intuitive to wear.
For a gig, that contrast is key. One option I’m considering is denim cut-offs (Sienna Miller’s outfit of choice for Oasis’s opening night) with a silk cami. If I wore a tee with the shorts, I’d feel a little flat – the cami instantly elevates the look. But if I did want to wear a tee, I’d team it with something unexpected like a lace-trimmed slip skirt or satin shorts. It’s all about using contrast to add depth.
It stops the outfit from feeling too ‘done’ or too basic, and gives it that throw-on-and-go energy that still looks considered.
Align With Your Style
When I’m dressing outside of my comfort zone, I find it helpful to have a few words I can refer back to. They act as a personal check-in, a filter I use to build outfits that still feel like me.
These are the three I always come back to –
Effortless – Does it feel easy to wear? Natural, unfussy, not overthought.
Elevated – Is there something interesting? A fabric, colour, or subtle structure that lifts the look.
Edge – Is there contrast or tension? Something with personality – a twist that makes it feel yours.
When something feels off, I use these to guide the fix –
Too basic? I add Edge – maybe a leather jacket, a chunky shoe, or a bold accessory.
Too “done”? I strip it back – lean into Effortless. Maybe just put on a great pair of jeans.
Lacking polish? I bring in something Elevated – like a silk cami or a tailoring.
For a gig like Oasis, that balance is everything. You want to be comfortable, be able to move, and still look like you’ve made a bit of effort. These three words help me hit the right note, and stop me overthinking it.
Maybe your words are different – more feminine, minimalist, or classic – and that’s the point. Finding your own three is what helps your style feel consistent.
3 Outfits Ideas For Oasis
A baby tee with a lace-trimmed slip skirt, grounded with a leather jacket and loafers. Soft meets structured – the kind of contrast that keeps it interesting
A classic slip dress with a layer tied around your waist, Adidas Spezials, and a simple shoulder bag. Easy, comfortable, with just the right nod to the 90s
Denim shorts with a silk cami and a practical jacket. Texture and contrast with low effort, maximum impact. Finish with boots or trainers.
Free People is full of gems perfect for a gig, from practical jackets and pretty dresses to the coolest accessories. I’ve got this Cape Jacket ready to go at the first hint of rain.
An edit of gig-appropriate pieces to mix into your everyday wardrobe – from sporty-style tees and shorts to barn jackets, slip dresses, and bucket hats.
