What to Wear to Djakarta Warehouse Project

The practical guide: weather, ground, footwear, bag rules and a full packing checklist for 3 days in Jakarta.

December, 3 daysWhen
31°C / 24°CDay / night
industrial siteGround
90,000Crowd

What to wear to Djakarta Warehouse Project: Jakarta sits at 31°C (88°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night in December, on industrial site, with a high chance of rain. That means loose natural fabrics and real sun protection, cushioned trainers or a low boot, and a bag small enough for the gate rules. The crowd leans rave, edm and neon, so anything that survives the day reads as right.

Typical daytime high31°C (88°F)
Typical night low24°C (75°F)
Day–night swing7°C (13°F)
Rain riskHigh
GroundConcrete, metal grating and gravel
Sun exposureHigh, little natural shade

At 31°C (88°F), synthetic fabrics stop breathing and anything tight becomes uncomfortable within an hour. Cotton, linen and loose cuts outperform whatever looks best in a photo, and SPF is part of the outfit, not an extra.

Assume rain. A packable shell in your bag costs nothing to carry and saves the weekend; a "cute" jacket that soaks through ruins two days.

Everything below follows from those numbers.

What to wear, look by look

Look 01

Neon Rave Budget-friendly

UV-reactive everything, so you still read as a person at 4am under the lasers.

It speaks the same language as the line-up (rave, edm and neon), so you read as part of the crowd rather than a visitor. One catch: it does not like rain, so pack a shell you can throw over it.

  • RaveUV-reactive bikini top or bodysuit shop
  • Shortsneon shorts or mesh skirt shop
  • Sneakerschunky white trainers shop
  • Glitterbiodegradable glitter and face gems shop
  • Jewellerykandi bracelets shop
  • Hairneon braids or space buns shop
Holographic bodysuit
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Holographic bodysuit
$49.67
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Micro pleated skirt
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Micro pleated skirt
$114.47
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Trail runners
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Trail runners
$92.87
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Look 02

Kandi Raver Budget-friendly

PLUR in outfit form: beads up both arms, fluffies on the boots.

It speaks the same language as the line-up (edm and rave), so you read as part of the crowd rather than a visitor. One catch: it does not like rain, so pack a shell you can throw over it.

  • Ravesequin or reflective bra top shop
  • Shortshigh-waist rave shorts shop
  • Bootsplatform boots with leg fluffies shop
  • Jewellerykandi cuffs to trade shop
  • Glittergems and glitter shop
  • Haircoloured braids or wig shop
Iridescent skirt Premium
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Iridescent skirt Premium
$70.19
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Micro pleated skirt
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Micro pleated skirt
$114.47
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Waterproof hiking boots
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Waterproof hiking boots
$155.51
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Silver choker
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Silver choker
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Look 03

Y2K Revival Budget-friendly

Low-rise, baby tee, butterfly clips. 2003 with better sunscreen.

It speaks the same language as the line-up (rave and streetwear), so you read as part of the crowd rather than a visitor. One catch: it does not like rain, so pack a shell you can throw over it.

  • Topsbaby tee or halter top shop
  • Shortslow-rise cargo or micro mini shop
  • Sneakerschunky retro trainers shop
  • Sunglassestiny tinted shield sunglasses shop
  • Hairbutterfly clips and mini braids shop
  • Bagsbaguette shoulder bag shop
Crochet halter top
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Crochet halter top
$53.99
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Micro pleated skirt
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Micro pleated skirt
$114.47
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Trail runners
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Trail runners
$92.87
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Sport wraparound shades Premium
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Look 04

Jersey Core Budget-friendly

Football shirt, shorts, socks pulled up. Cheap, breathable, unmistakably festival 2020s.

It speaks the same language as the line-up (streetwear and edm), so you read as part of the crowd rather than a visitor. One catch: it does not like rain, so pack a shell you can throw over it.

  • Topsretro football or racing jersey shop
  • Shortsmesh or nylon shorts shop
  • Sneakersterrace trainers shop
  • Hatsbucket hat shop
  • Bagssmall sling bag shop
  • Sunglassessport wrap sunglasses shop
Crochet halter top
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Crochet halter top
$53.99
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Micro pleated skirt
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Micro pleated skirt
$114.47
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Trail runners
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Trail runners
$92.87
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Wide-brim felt hat
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$71.27
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Look 05

Cyberpunk Utility Investment piece

Technical black with straps and buckles. Berghain queue, but outdoors.

It is the outlier pick here, which is exactly why it photographs well against Djakarta Warehouse Project's usual crowd. Made for an industrial site: hard floors, heat inside, cold outside. At 31°C (88°F) keep it to the lightest fabrics in this look and skip the heavy layer. It also survives rain, which at this festival is a when, not an if.

  • Jacketstechnical vest or shell shop
  • Shortsstrap cargo trousers shop
  • Bootstactical boots shop
  • Sunglassesvisor shades shop
  • Bagschest rig bag shop
  • Earplugsfiltered earplugs shop
Faux fur cropped coat
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Faux fur cropped coat
$23.75
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Micro pleated skirt
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Micro pleated skirt
$114.47
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Waterproof hiking boots
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Waterproof hiking boots
$155.51
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Shield sunglasses
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Shield sunglasses
$161.99
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Look 06

Cyber Fairy Mid-range

Chrome, iridescence and wings. The most photographed look at any night stage.

It speaks the same language as the line-up (rave), so you read as part of the crowd rather than a visitor. One catch: it does not like rain, so pack a shell you can throw over it.

  • Raveholographic bodysuit shop
  • Costumefairy wings or light-up halo shop
  • Sneakersplatform boots shop
  • Glitterchrome face gems shop
  • Jewellerybody chain shop
  • Makeupsetting spray that survives sweat shop
Iridescent skirt Premium
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Iridescent skirt Premium
$70.19
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Holographic cape
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Holographic cape
$112.31
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Trail runners
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Trail runners
$92.87
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Face gem sticker set Premium
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$100.43
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Footwear

Best option here: Cushioned trainers or a low boot. You are on concrete for ten hours.

Avoid: brand-new shoes, heels, and anything you have not walked 10 kilometres in.

You will walk between 15.000 and 30.000 steps a day at a festival of this size, repeated over 3 days. Footwear is the only part of a festival outfit that can genuinely end your weekend, so it is the one place to spend money and break things in beforehand.

Bag, glitter and gate rules

  • Bag size. Most festivals of this size cap bags at roughly A4 or require a clear bag at the main stages. A belt bag plus a small crossbody clears almost every policy. Check the official rules before you buy anything bigger.
  • Chains and studs. Long chains, spikes and metal-heavy accessories are refused at some gates. If a piece is central to the look, have a backup.
  • Glitter. Biodegradable only at a growing number of festivals; plastic glitter is banned outright at several. It is also, practically, the hardest thing to remove from a tent.
  • No camping. You are travelling in and out each day, so the outfit has to survive public transport at both ends, and a cloakroom is not guaranteed.
  • Sun. At 31°C (88°F) with no shade, a hat and SPF 50 do more for how you look on day three than any single garment.

The packing checklist

  • Two tops per day (one gets ruined)
  • One layer for the night
  • Earplugs
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Portable charger
  • Sun cream or SPF stick
  • Baby wipes
  • A bag with a zip
  • Packable rain poncho
  • Dry socks, more than you think
  • Hand fan or cooling towel
  • Electrolyte sachets

What not to wear

  • Anything suede or leather-soled. Wet suede is finished, and a leather sole on wet grass is an accident.
  • Heavy denim and synthetic fabrics. At 31°C (88°F) they trap heat and sweat; you will be looking for a merch t-shirt by 3pm.
  • A full face of heavy makeup. It slides. Waterproof mascara, a tinted SPF and a setting spray outperform a full base every time.
  • Heels of any kind. Grass, gravel and crowd crush. Platform boots give the height with a surface area that works.
  • Brand-new shoes. Ten hours on concrete in unbroken-in soles is the most reliable way to leave early.
  • Your good bag. Beer, mud, being sat on. Take the one you would not mind losing, with a zip.

FAQ

Start with the weather: 31°C (88°F) by day, 24°C (75°F) at night, high rain risk, on industrial site. That points to light natural fabrics, minimal layers and serious sun protection, plus broken-in trainers or boots. Style-wise the crowd leans rave wear, EDM festival wear and neon.

Typical night lows are around 24°C (75°F), a drop of 7 degrees from the daytime high. Most people manage with one light layer.

Cushioned trainers or a low boot; the site is concrete and gravel. Expect 15.000–30.000 steps a day.

No formal dress code. Wear what survives the day; the crowd is broad and nobody is checking.

Festivals this size usually limit bags to around A4 size, and some require clear bags at main stages. A belt bag plus a small zipped crossbody clears almost every policy. Always check the official rules for the current edition. They change year to year.

Daytime highs of about 31°C (88°F), usually with little shade. Heat, not rain, is the thing to dress around: loose natural fabrics, a hat and SPF 50 make a bigger difference than any single garment.

Rain risk is high in December at this location, and the site drains reasonably well. Regulars build the outfit around a packable shell rather than hoping for a dry weekend.

The reliable formula here is a tank or open camp shirt, shorts and breathable trainers, with a cap and a small crossbody bag. See the full list of men's outfits below.

Yes, but bring biodegradable glitter. Plastic glitter is banned at a growing number of festivals and is close to impossible to get out of a tent, a car or your hair. Face gems are the lower-effort alternative and survive sweat better.

Djakarta Warehouse Project normally takes place in December, running 3 days in Jakarta. Exact dates are announced by the organisers each year at www.dwpfestival.com. Check there before booking anything.