8 Totally Cliché-Free Festival Outfits to Try This Season

Though some will argue otherwise, “festival fashion” is not a contradiction in terms. True, there is a certain banality to those ~~street~~ grounds style sightings. (Our Pavlovian response to the word “Coachella”? A Beyoncé-esque mental montage of flower crowns, circular sunnies, denim cutoffs and flash tattoos. Tell us it hasn’t happened to you.) Still, plenty of festivalgoers, in addition to appreciating a good musical lineup, value art in the form of fashion. Yes, one can be cool and carefree and detest all that is fringed. The general rules of chic summer festival dressing are as follows:

Limit yourself to one piece (whether it’s boho-inspired, African print or neon) that gives away your destination.
Keep your festival outfit cozy and ventilated.
Don’t wear anything you’re incredibly attached to (because dust, mud, beer, sweat and shoving).
Layer (because temperatures dip when the sun does).
Wear minimal, waterproof makeup (because, again, sweat).

Looking for more specifics? Click through the gallery below for eight festival outfits that’ll set you apart from the choker-wearing, occasionally culturally appropriative crowd.

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2019 Music Festival Outfit Inspo

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Zara Printed Shirt, $39.90 at Zara
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Wnderkammer Tunnel Belt Short, $175 at Need Supply Co.
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Mango Leather Ballerina in Maroon, $59.99 at Mango
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Ganni Wide-Brim Hat, $100 at mytheresa.com
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Violetta by Mango Assymetric Swimsuit, $119.99 at Mango
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Universal Standard Elvo Culottes in Pumpkin, $90 at Universal Standard
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Violetta by Mango Knots Leather Sandals, $74.99 at Mango
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Ganni Tech Fabric Bag, $115 at Ganni
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ASOS 4505 Sports Bra With Open Back Detail, $29 at ASOS
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& Other Stories Oversized Camouflage Mesh Tee, $39 at & Other Stories
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Ganni Cinnober Shell Shorts, $170 at Net-a-Porter
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Zara Mini Leather Wedges With Ankle Strap, $69.90 at Zara
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Nanushka Minee Bag, $370 at Revolve
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& Other Stories Relaxed Fit Satin Shirt in White, $59 at & Other Stories
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Apiece Apart Deia Cotton and Linen-Blend Twill Jumpsuit, $395 at Net-a-Porter
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Topshop Amber Square Toe Mules in White, $45 at Topshop
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Chan Luu Bead Anklet, $45 at Shopbop
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Laura Ashley UO Exclusive Amelia Organza Midi Dress, $99 at Urban Outfitters
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Urban Outfitters Tie-Dye Mesh Bike Short, $39 at Urban Outfitters
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Dr. Martens 1460 Mono Lace-Up Boot, $140 at Free People
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Crap Eyewear The Riddim Safari in Brushed Gold & Tokyo Tortoise / Mustard, $89 at Crap Eyewear
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& Other Stories Linen Blend Scalloped Tank Top in Yellow, $59 at & Other Stories
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Mango Chain Print Bermuda, $69.99 at Mango
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Melissa Papete + Rider Sandals, $79 at Shopbop
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Zara Natural Woven Backpack, $35.90 at Zara
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A.W.A.K.E. Mode Louanne Open Back Check Vest, $369 at The Frankie Shop
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See by Chloe Contrast-Stitch Wide-Leg Denim Shorts, $206 at Matches Fashion
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Veja V-10 Leather Sneakers, $150 at Net-a-Porter
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LELET NY Gold-Plated Faux Shell Headband, $218 at Net-a-Porter
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Farrow Min Polka Dot Camisole, $36.99 at Need Supply Co.
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Farrow Nikola Checked Tassel Shorts, $31.99 at Need Supply Co.
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Birkenstock Mayari Soft Footbed Sandal in White, $125 at Free People
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Le Specs Body Bumpin Neon Tangello, $59 at Le Specs