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Summer is synonymous with music festivals. Sure, you’re going to hear the hot, new bands and a few favorite throwbacks, but seeing who’s wearing what — and being seen — is just as important as the music. From Lollapalooza to Woodstock 50, festivals are a full-on fashion show, and there’s a lot of pressure to get it right. Even a seasoned festivalgoer needs a little help, so here’s our breakdown of fashion essentials and a few of the practical things you will need.
Jessica Moazami is a freelance writer.
Zara’s tie-dye cropped version with oversize sleeves freshens up the classic, $29.99, zara.com
Quay mashes together aviator and shield trends for their Quay X JLO Empire sunglasses, $60, topshop.com
UGG’s lightweight Le Fluff Flatform sandal adds a blast of fluffy color to your look, $83.96, nordstrom.com
Kodak’s Printomatic instant print camera produces a water-resistant, tear-resistant, adhesive-backed, 2-inch-by-3-inch prints in a flash, $69.99, bloomingdales.com
From shorts to sundresses to Prada’s tie-dye bucket hat and visor, tie-dye is summer’s hottest pattern, $340 and $280, net-a-porter.com
Summer’s counterpart to the “dad” sneaker is the “grandad” sandal. Chloé’s Sonnie canvas, mesh and snake-effect leather sandals, $695, net-a-porter.com, and Melissa’s Melissa Papete + Rider sandals, $79, shopmelissa.com
Tibi’s two-tone coated cotton-poplin halter dress adds edgy style to a summer classic, $650, nordstrom.com
Supergoop’s refreshing SPF 50 sunscreen setting spray let’s you reapply sunscreen over your makeup. Defense Refresh Setting Mist, $28, supergoop.com
Virgil Abloh’s Off-White has taken over as summer’s must-have brand. The Diagonal Fanny Pack comes with a detachable caution-tape shoulder strap so it can also be worn as a crossbody bag, $950, nordstrom.com
Zara’s lightweight transparent Snoopy raincoat is water-resistant, so you can stay dry while you dance the night away, $29.99, zara.com