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Don’t worry: There’s not a flower crown in sight.
The words “festival fashion” summon a very specific look — one that perhaps feels very 2013, reblogged ad nauseam on Tumblr and papped on Coachella-going celebrities, that at its worst ventures into the culturally appropriative.
The good news is: What people wear to music festivals has evolved a lot over the years. The most significant development has been that there is no one look — whatever you feel comfortable in, whatever speaks to your style, whatever inspires you at the moment, all of that can fit into the archetype of festival fashion. Sure, you’ll still see ‘fits that teeter on costumes, but there’s a stronger emphasis on individuality, of dressing for yourself first and foremost. You’ll see that reflected in what brands market around the start of the festival season, with pieces that are eye-grabbing and special, but that appeal to a broad range of dressers.
In fact, some of the most preeminent schools of festival fashion right now reflect broader Spring 2023 trends: springtime crochet, ’70s inspired fringe, Y2K nostalgia, TikTok-fueled aesthetics… The list goes on. Need proof? Shop the galleries below.
All crochet everything
Crochet is a constant in spring and summer wardrobes, but it’s gotten a stronger signal-boost in recent seasons on the runway. With designers giving it their seals of approval, brands like Diotima and The Series building followings around the technique and shows like “Daisy Jones and the Six” reigniting our love of ’70s fashion trends, expect to see a lot of crochet on the concert circuit in the next few months.
LA Hearts Butterfly Crochet Halter Top, $28 $40, available here (sizes XS-L)
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Fringe benefits
Another ’70s trend that’s remained in the sartorial zeitgeist — and always bubbles up around festival season — is fringe, whether long or short, on jackets, skirts or even bags. It adds movement that’s especially fun when you’re dancing around a field or running to catch your favorite artist’s set.
BlankNYC Fringe High-Waist Genuine Suede Shorts, $128, available here (sizes 24-31)
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Denim on denim on denim (x infinity)
You can’t go wrong with denim, in pretty much any situation. So double, triple, even quadruple up on it — denim shorts with a denim top, denim dress with a denim jacket, you name it. Alternatively, you can go the denim-inspired route, with something like Miaou’s printed mesh.
Levi’s Dorsey XL Patchwork Western Shirt, $90, available here (sizes 2XS-XL)
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Metallic overload
An underrated way to stand out in a crowd: grabbing any and all pieces with reflective accruements, be they rhinestones, metallic discs or sequins. Be a disco ball, basically.
& Other Stories Strappy Mirror Mini Dress, $219, available here (sizes XS-L)
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Y2K redux
It’s never been easier to dress like the year 2000 (except, you know, in the year 2000). The biggest fashion trends from the time are coming back in full force — so, don’t be afraid to reach for your baby tee and cargo pants for a day of live music in 2023.
Eliza Faulkner GiGi Baby Tee Olive Green, $107, available here (sizes XS-XXL)
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Can’t-lose-you-in-a-crowd neon
If all-over metallics aren’t your thing, you can go the good ol’ fashioned route and dress in neon head-to-toe. It’ll help your group find you in the crowd.
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Space Western
You can find an aesthetic for any person or occasion on TikTok nowadays, but the popular “space cowgirl” look is especially well-suited for festival season, as it marries two popular concert-going styles: metallics and Western.
Akira Space Case Metallic Croc Rhinestone Fringe Moto, $200, available here (sizes S-XL)
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Glastonbury cosplay
If you still have pictures of Kate Moss, Alexa Chung and Sienna Miller attending Glastonbury in the mid- to late-2000s on your mood board…. We see you, We are you.
Alex Mill Britt Work Jacket in Recycled Denim, $195, available here (sizes XXS-XXL)
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For the individualist
There are many options on the market for those who reject any sort of “festival fashion” archetype, that’ll help you still feel like yourself — like matching sets, printed separates and statement slips.
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When you’re only there to see Blackpink
If you went all the way out to the Coachella Valley just to support Jennie, Rosé and Lisa, you have to make sure your look is up to par — whether that’s with merch, with black-and-pink separates or with pieces from the brands that have inked deals with the idols.
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