The Best 5 Looks to Try for Lollapalooza
Music festivals are no doubt one of the highlights of summer. Not only are they all about taking in the sounds of your favorite bands, but they’re also an excuse to test out some more daring looks you might not wear in your day-to-day life. And next up is Lollapalooza—Chicago’s four-day festival known as much for the cool bands who play as for the fashion girls who flock there.
If you’re making the trip but are wondering what to wear, keep reading. Whether you want to try out a crop top or tap into boho style, we have some seriously cool outfit ideas in mind. And the number one trick to keep in mind when you’re planning your outfits? Wear comfortable shoes. Sneakers always do the trick, but metallic platform sandals are also a cool way to try something fashion-forward. Want to see our outfit suggestions?
Go on to see how to master Lollapalooza fashion with five foolproof festival outfits.
Put a fresh spin on a monochrome look by pairing a crop top with a skirt and sneakers.
A breezy skirt is a comfortable option for a long day at a music festival. Available in sizes XS to L.
Make a lace dress work for a music festival by balancing the romantic style with platform sandals.
Platform sandals are a smart choice for a music festival.Available in sizes 35 to 42.
You can’t go wrong with a striped T-shirt dress paired with metallic sandals.
Metallic accessories are an easy way make your outfit feel fashion-forward.Available in IT sizes 35 to 42.
Try this lightweight crossbody bag that doubles as a backpack.
Give your look a boho feel by wearing a floral dress with a fringed suede jacket and ankle boots.
Wear this on its own or top it with a fringed jacket.Available in sizes XS to XL.
Suede fringe adds great texture to your festival outfit. Available in sizes 4 to 10.
A staple pair of ankle boots is necessary for the fall. Available in sizes 36 to 41.
If there’s any place to test-drive overalls, a music festival is it. Keep your look simple by adding a cool pair of sunnies and sneakers.
Wear a plain white tee underneath overalls. Available in sizes 24 to 34.
One of our favorite pairs of white sneakers. Available in sizes 35 to 40.
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This post was published at an earlier date and has been updated.
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co., and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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