12 Music Festival Outfit Ideas to Wear to Coachella, Gov Ball, and More (2024)

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What should I wear to Coachella style? ›

Bold, flowery prints, ethnic patterns, and fringes. Earthy colors are great for Coachella boho outfits, so experiment with olives, browns, oranges, and beiges. Pair loose, flowy dresses or skirts with crochet blouses and cardigans or smart trousers/jeans with light shirts.

Coachella fashion doesn't really have any rules, anything goes – but be prepared for a lot of skin and free-love kind of fashion with people looking for refuge from the blistering heat. Use a capsule wardrobe to pack light but create many outfits.

Wear denim. Cut-off shorts, jeans, jackets and shirts, they're all welcome at festivals and make an easy go-to if you're unsure what to wear but still want to look cool. Be carefree enough to wear a patterned shirt. This means anything goes, worn open or buttoned up; this is a piece of staple clothing for a festival.

The big pants / tiny top trend is still going strong (and is appropriate for singing along to the lyrics of headliner Princess Nokia's banger, “Tomboy”). Grunge prevails, from chain details to slouchy cardigans to the funky characters featured in The FADER x No Negativity's Gov Ball merch collab.

Coachella outfits tend to follow a specific formula every year: minimal clothing (you are in the desert, after all), boots to stomp around in, flowy dresses, and Western motifs. Once you've got a few pieces in mind of what you want to style your outfit around, you're all set for the entire weekend.

Coachella color palette. Y. yok Phongvilay. This color theme consists of Bright Cyan, The Oregon Blue, Shady Neon Blue, Purple Vanity and Actinic Light. It was created with analogous harmony.

The best bet, as with any packing for any vacation, is to find a shoe that you can wear with multiple outfits, so a basic color and shape works best. Or, pack a bunch of neutral basics to wear and make a colorful pair of sandals or boots the main event of your Coachella looks.

Denim Jackets

Add some edge to your Coachella outfit with a denim jacket! This fashion staple is perfect for those chilly desert nights when you don't want to sacrifice style for warmth. Throw on over a crop top and jeans, or keep it simple, minimalist, and effortless with a plain white tee and shorts.

An example could be embroidered tops and denim shorts paired with bold jewellery and accessories. The key to this trend is to keep it relaxed and effortless. If you want to wear something less revealing, then go for a maxi dress or skirt. The loose silhouette can be flattering for all body shapes and sizes.

Vintage dresses are a great festival outfit option. They can easily be styled with trainers, Timberland's, or cowboy boots. Our collection includes flowy dresses that are lightweight and easy to pack as well as sequin, denim and knitted dresses, all found in different sizes and lengths; maxi, mini or midi.

How to make an outfit look festival? ›

Alternatively, you could wear a band t-shirt with a skirt. For men, all they need is a pair of jeans, a leather jacket and a t-shirt to complete their rocky look. Rugged boots could be added to complete the look. If you want to make your outfit a bit smarter, add some leather shoes or a checkered shirt.

A comfortable leather boot will protect you from the mud, guard your feet from being stepped on and are much easier to clean once the festival is over. If you prefer sneakers, that's perfectly fine too, just be sure that you wear a pair you don't care too much about getting dirty (VERY DIRTY). 5.

The dress code for a classic ball is typically formal or black tie. Full-length gowns were what was traditionally expected but times are changing and it is not as strict. Guests can now get away with mid-length dresses - anything below the knee, so save those mini dresses for a daytime event in the summer time!

For men, a big trend is wearing a matching set whether that be a long sleeve sweat suit or a jacket and shorts set. It is a great statement piece for the guy who is looking to shy away from the typical jeans and T-shirt.

The best bet, as with any packing for any vacation, is to find a shoe that you can wear with multiple outfits, so a basic color and shape works best. Or, pack a bunch of neutral basics to wear and make a colorful pair of sandals or boots the main event of your Coachella looks.

You are not allowed to bring alcohol into the festival grounds so plan on pregaming hard or paying at least $20 and up for a drink. If you're camping you'll be allowed back into the festival as many times as you want throughout the day.