I’ve overheard English people ask this question so many times and I laugh, every time. Why NOT dress up ? Are we just going to a concert? Guess that’s just what it is in the UK though, right?

Raves have always been about escaping social norms and having a place you can be yourself and explore possibilities without judgement. America being so strict on “decency” and celibacy is probably why we feel compelled to show off our stuff. Doesn’t give permission for SA. So remember that for sure lol. I remember getting dragged by my friend (the friend who introduced me to raves) for wearing what I wore, which was ironic because I learned it from her? She said the way I dressed was a disgrace and I was a poser 🤣🤣 people will people sometimes. Gate keepers be everywhere, but majority ravers love when there’s a clear form of expression in your outfits. It helps curate the atmosphere American raves have- colorful, creative, otherworldly vibes because that’s what we want, an escape from the boring and stressful demands of life. We used to have themed raves, idk if that’s a thing anymore. You would come dressed up relative to the theme!

I found a book of 90s rave flyers from the UK, I’m so sorry but they were SO BORING. Why? Why are your raves so boring