Festival Fashion Guide: Stylish Looks for Every Musical Festival Vibe
Festival season is finally upon us!
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Of course, if you’re headed to a music festival this year, you probably also know that looking cute, but staying cool and comfy is one of the most important things you can do.
When you’re attending a music festival, it’s important to dress in layers—you don’t want to overheat during the daytime concerts, but you also don’t want to be too cold when the temperature drops at night.
You also want to wear clothing that’s breathable and easy to get on and off—lots of festival venues only have porta potties, so wear a jumpsuit or romper at your own peril!
Finally, a pair of comfy, walkable (and danceable) shoes is key.
Whether you’re looking for outfit inspo for Coachella, Bonnaroo, or EDC, we’ve rounded up the coolest, cutest, and most functional music festival outfits of the season to help you get inspired.
Fun, Yet Functional Festival Fashion
Fur Jacket and Heart Sunglasses Outfit
Burning Man is definitely one of the most eclectic, artsy, and radical music festivals in the world, which means it’s the perfect place to bust out a suitably fun festival outfit!
We love the way that this outfit pairs a skimpy bra top and micro shorts with a fuzzy faux fur jacket, creating a fun element of juxtaposition.
Top it all off with a pair of adorable heart shaped sunglasses and some platform raver boots!
Artsy Eclectic Burning Man Outfit
This funky, expressive, and revealing festival outfit is the epitome of Burning Man fashion.
A skimpy gold bodysuit with cheeky appliques pairs perfectly with a matching gold sequin hat, gold dangly earrings, steampunk inspired raver goggles, and some iridescent face gems to top it all off.
All Black Fit
If EDM or techno is more your style, you’re probably busy picking out your festival clothing for EDC, Ultra, Movement, or ARC.
EDM festival outfits should be easy to dance in and some are skimpier, this all black EDM outfit is accessorized with plenty of belts and chains for a subtly edgy vibe.
The bikini top and micro shorts are suitably sexy, but the sheer black shrug gives your arms a little bit of coverage from the elements.
Neon Rhinestone Raver Outfit
On the other hand, if a vibrant and colorful look is more your speed, try taking inspiration from these neon rhinestone raver outfits.
We especially love the way these raver outfits are accessorized, from the fishnet tights to the colorful plastic waist beads to the abundance of body glitter and face gems.
Keinemusik Outfit
Inspired by the German electronic music label Keinemusik and sported by celebrities like Hailey Bieber and Bad Bunny, this eclectic combo of baseball cap, sunglasses, and silk scarf is super cute and trendy, plus, as an added bonus, it’ll keep your head protected from the elements during the festival!
Chances are you already have a baseball cap and a pair of sunglasses somewhere in your closet.
To get the full look, all you need is a silk scarf, which is super easy to thrift, to tie around your head!
Rainbow Crochet Outfit
Festivals like Bonnaroo, Electric Forest, and venues like The Gorge take inspiration from OG music festivals like Woodstock, and definitely call for a summer festival outfit that’s more relaxed, with a definite hippie vibe.
We love the bright and colorful vibe of this rainbow crocheted top—if you’re a proficient crocheter, you can even make your own!
Pair it with a matching fuzzy rainbow headband, a breezy white skater skirt, and some glittery eye makeup for a look that’s relaxed, but still stands out.
Forest Witch Hippie Vibes
You can also take inspiration from the gorgeous outdoor environment and put together a festival look with a more earthy, boho vibe.
A pashmina is the perfect accessory for any festival outfit—wrapped around your head, it’ll help protect you from blowing dirt and dust on the festival grounds, and in the evening, it’ll keep you warm as you dance the night away to the headliner’s performance!
Metallic Mesh Outfit
Coachella is by far the most famous and legendary music festival of all time, so if you’re attending, you’ll definitely want to bust out your cutest, trendiest concert look to fit in amongst all the amazing Coachella fashion.
We’re absolutely obsessed with this metallic mesh outfit—a metal paillette mini dress, a metallic mesh bandanna, and a metal crossbody purse create a finished look that’s both futuristic and hippie inspired.
Y2K Butterfly Top
If you really want to make a statement, try this super unique, eye catching, Y2K inspired butterfly top.
Because the top is pretty skimpy and revealing, balance the look out with a pair of baggy, low rise, straight legged jeans.
Finally, finish it all off with a fresh pair of white sneakers!
Double Denim Cowgirl Look
If you’re a country music fan, festivals like Stage Coach or Country Thunder are definitely the way to go, and of course, dressing in your finest cowgirl duds is a must.
We love the Western vibe of this double denim cowgirl look, which is simple, but screams “country!”
Obviously, if you’re attending a country music festival, wearing a cowboy hat and a matching pair of cowboy boots is a prerequisite.
Sexy Western Outfit
The temperature can soar super high during festival season, so if you’re trying to keep cool, try taking inspiration from this sexy, yet effortless Western outfit.
Pair a string bikini top with a pair of micro shorts in a feminine lacy fabric for a look that’s sexy and girly at the same time.
Top it all off with a Western inspired belt, a cowboy hat, and a sleek pair of sunglasses!
Preppy Grunge Festival Look
Across the pond, Glastonbury is another iconic music festival, known for its grungy vibes and muddy campgrounds, which absolutely require a sturdy pair of boots to make it through.
This look combines preppy elements of festival clothing, like the long sleeved rugby shirt, with more classically feminine elements, like the lacy white miniskirt.
A practical pair of motorcycle boots will protect your feet from the mud, but more importantly, lend your outfit a grungy aura that’s perfect for Glastonbury!
Folksy Sundress and Boots Look
We love the boho, folksy vibe of this Glastonbury festival fashion.
A feminine babydoll dress pairs perfectly with a Western inspired vest.
Pairing a sundress with hiking boots might seem like a strange combination, but we actually love the way that these utilitarian boots juxtapose with the more boho, feminine vibe of the dress.
Basic, Yet Cute Festival Outfit
Finally, festivals like Gov Ball and Lollapalooza consistently attract the hottest names in music, and call for a more casual festival outfit that’s cute, but not necessarily too over the top.
As an added bonus, this summer festival outfit combines elements that you definitely already have in your closet.
All you need is a cropped white tank top, a pair of denim cutoff shorts, a pair of tall boots, and some sleek dark sunglasses for an outfit that’s equal parts casual, comfortable, functional, and cute!
Modest, Yet Bold Festival Outfit
If you don’t love showing a lot of skin, but you still want to look super cute for your upcoming music festival, try taking a cue from this more modest take on a music festival outfit.
A coordinated set made up of an oversized tee and a maxi skirt is the perfect way to look put together without exerting too much effort.
We love the bold checkerboard print of this matching set, which pairs perfectly with a sturdy pair of combat boots.
Sporty Feminine Festival Look
We’re obsessed with the way that this festival outfit combines girly and tomboy elements.
An oversized jersey makes a slightly unexpected combination with a flirty, feminine skater skirt.
Finally, a classic pair of Converse sneakers is a perennial favorite that’s perfect for every situation—bust yours out to complete the summer festival outfit!
Tumblr Grunge Festival Look
Tumblr fashion from a decade ago is making a huge comeback this year—just look at the massive resurgence of the indie sleaze aesthetic!
Throw it back to your Tumblr era with this grungy festival look by pairing a cropped t-shirt with a ‘90s inspired floral maxi skirt.
A pair of timeless Converse sneakers, some wire rimmed sunglasses, a delicate choker, and a couple of statement rings complete the look.
Music festival dressing can be a little more difficult than it seems at face value—you want to look amazing, but you also want to be prepared for the elements and ready to dance (and sweat) your butt off outside for hours on end.
Fortunately, these incredible festival fashions provide the perfect inspiration, regardless of what genre of music festival you’re attending or what your personal style aesthetic is.
You’re about to be the cutest and comfiest person at the festival!
