The Ultimate Guide To Coachella Style - Escape Around The World

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Coachella style is a bit hard to describe. It tends to evolve a bit every year, and the best looks tend to be the most original. But still, it can daunting to visit what some call the most stylish festival on the planet. People sometimes spend months planning their outfits to perfection, so the thought of going to such a place can seem…intimidating.

I want to start this off by saying it doesn’t really matter what you wear.

Honestly.

You will be on a hot, dry, dusty, crowded, giant field for three days straight.

Your safety and comfort come first!

Do not feel any pressure to reveal more skin than you are comfortable with. It was hot and I felt okay with all of my outfits, but it might be a little too much for some people. (Others may not think I took it far enough!) Do not wear high heels (for crying out loud) just because you think it compliments your outfit the best.

Coachella style is about finding a compromise between your comfort zone, your personal style, and the elements.

Historical temperatures for the Coachella first-timer can be shockingly extreme. Daytime temps can be over 100 F, while night time can dive as low as 45 F! Just be prepared with layers. Bring a backpack with a pair of pants and a jacket. If you are camping, you can keep it in your camp area and anyone has the option of storing your belongings in a locker if you’d rather not carry it around.

Last thing I’ll mention about clothing before I show you what I wore…bring a bandana! Dust storms can be frequent and severe. You are in the desert, after all. So bring a bandana! This is the one I brought. Don’t worry about not looking cute. As you’ll see, nearly everyone else around you will have one. If you are in the stage areas packed like sardines waiting for the next artist, you’ll regret not being prepared!

Side Note: Check out my Ultimate Guide To Coachella for the best way plan your best Coachella/Festival weekend ever!

Coachella Style: Day One

coachella fashion inside the activities tent — Inside The Activities Tent. Before I went into the actual main festival, we explored the festival tent full of really cool arts & crafts. I wore a cream crop top, high waist black Levi denim shorts, and black Nike tennis shoes. (When in doubt, a crop top and high waist shorts should be your go-to.)

fairy vibes coachella fashion outfit — Fairy Vibes! Once I entered the actual festival, this is the outfit I went with. A beige sheer romper with tons of glitter attached, gold jewelry, and cream sandals. My sandals ended up getting a little dusty by the end of the day but they were surprisingly comfortable. I wore an over sized jacket (not pictured) at night when the sun went down.

Coachella Style: Day Two

coachella style outfit for beyonce performance — Ready For Beyonce! This outfit may look a little out there, but it was surprisingly tame compared to what I saw. I wore a black floppy hat, black body suit, and a metal-like cover up. I got a lot of compliments on this one but the material did get caught on my surrounding neighbors a couple times. I did not end up getting cold at night because I was packed near the front of stage waiting for Beyonce (for hours) surrounded by the body heat of various fans. (It was 100% worth it.)

two girls fashionable outfits at coachella — Girl Power! My friend Nitzie is pictured here with a black floppy hat, flower body suit, and a fringe skirt. The boho/fringe/hippie look is incredibly popular at Coachella. Body jewelry/beads/stickers/glitter are the perfect way to add the finishing touch to any look.

Coachella Style: Day Three

Coachella classic picture in front of ferris wheel with festival outfit — Can’t leave Coachella without the Ferris wheel pic! The top and skirt I found in a thrift store somewhere on Fairfax. The skirt did keep riding up and I had to keep adjusting it, so next time I would maybe wear short shorts underneath. I added the tan floppy hat and a gold belt/chain thingy. Not pictured: my black tennis shoes that did not match and therefore had no right to be in the picture lol. For an even better outfit, see the man in the back left corner for style inspo…

Conclusion

Find YOUR personal style and expand upon it
You will be on your feet all day so comfort is key
The weather will change dramatically, so have layers on standby
Bring a bandana for sudden dust storms
Optional: Go with one general theme for the whole weekend to make it easier to mix and match. For example, my general theme was gold. Most of my accessories, makeup, and clothing had gold in them. Sometimes, you get somewhere and want to make tweaks to your outfit, or change it completely. Give yourself the opportunity to do so just in case.
Stay hydrated!

Extra Resources

Check out these sites to find some style inspiration! Start planning now for any future festival you plan to attend, whether it’s Coachella, Afropunk, EDC, Burning Man, Carnival, Tomorrowland, etc.

I really hope you found this helpful! Which was your favorite outfit? do you have any festival style advice of your own? Planning to go to any festivals this year? I’d love to hear all about it in the comments below!

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