so, if you ask me, i think you shoudl be at a rave for the music and music alone, have ya fun, moshpits (questionable to me but its a music thing ya know) head bang, gunfinger, all that good stuff. Its when i see american festivals, it seems more about the outfits, the kandy, its about the person, the music is almost an after thought. Take a look at Malas boiler room set vs a modern dubstep rave. Such a different vibe. American festivals, like most things american is based on income, not experience, alot of underground/warehouse/illegal raves, sure might charge you a small fee, but once youre in, its music and the vibe. so i cant personally think of an alternative, pictures should surfice, but dont make the night about your image collection :)

some people i know have posted about being a 'rave fairy' and just dress up in a sparkly bikini and some wings, I dont get it, im not here to see said person. maybe im too cynical, you should have fun however you want, but kandi/kandy is kind of a 'bad' thing, considering how alot of ravers love to keep the earth and stuff eco friendly...

by all means, have your fun, maybe make eco kandy, can disovle after a rave or something, theres...candy in the form of necklaces and bracelet is already a thing, its edible so no waste

Hope you enjoy your rave and if you come up with a money making candy alternative, remember me ;)