Festival season is officially here! I’ve gotten so many questions about what to wear to Coachella—and Stagecoach and Lollapalooza are right around the corner. Whenever I’m headed outdoors for a weekend of concerts, here are the 6 fashion rules I always follow:

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1. Layer for weather changes. 
During the day it can be boiling hot. Then before you know it the sun drops—and so does the weather! So I always make sure to layer. I’ll start with a romper or sundress. As it gets cooler I’ll add a denim vest or jean jacket. Prints and denim are usually my go-to for festivals because they don’t show dirt as much as solids. If I want to wear my whites, I’ll save it for the parties.  {wearing Old Navy vest and dress} 

2. Slip on smart footwear. 
The first year I went to Coachella I bought a super cool pair of gladiator sandals. I thought they were the perfect festival footwear. Man was I wrong! I kept having to stop to take rocks out of my shoes and my feet were absolutely filthy by the time I got back to our hotel. Every year since I’ve done closed-toe shoes. While a cowboy boot fits right in at Stagecoach, an espadrille flat or bootie is perfect for Coachella. {wearing Old Navy espadrilles}

3. Go hands-free. 
Music festivals are all about ease. So you don’t want to have to worry about holding anything except a drink. When it comes to handbags, I always carry a cross-body. If you’re into the backpack trend, that works too! {wearing Joelle Hawkens bag (similar)}

4. Always bring a scarf. 
A scarf is my favorite accessory to bring to a festival. It’s so versatile! It acts as blanket when you’re sitting watching your fave bands. You can wear it traditionally around your neck when it gets cold or use it as a blanket if goose-bumps really set in. And when those awful wind storms start up it’s the perfect piece to wrap around your face so you don’t come back with a face full of sand. Plus, when you’re not using it, it’s so easy to just tie around your bag to add a pop of color. {wearing Old Navy scarf}

5. Protect your face. 
Use a scarf (see above). Don’t forget your sunnies. And hats are great ways to make sure you don’t get sunburned. Of course, sunscreen is key too. But we’re talking festival fashion. {wearing Toms sunnies (new version)}

6. Pile on the jewelry. 
Festivals are the one occasion I ditch the less is more theory. A stack full of friendship bracelets adds a fun pop of color. I like mixing mine with gold for a more sophisticated look. Then I add midi rings, hand wraps and layers of gold necklaces for a boho vibe. {wearing Stella & Dot, Haute Betts, Wren and Glory bracelets and Gorjana rings and Gorjana necklaces}

Photos by Jodee Debes

Dress: Old Navy
Vest: Old Navy
Bracelets: Stella & Dot, Haute Betts, Wren and Glory
Rings: Gorjana
Necklace: Gorjana
Scarf: Old Navy
Sunnies: Toms  (new version)
Shoes: Old Navy

I hope my fashion tips help you when you’re packing for a music festival! If you need help on what to wear to different occasions make sure to leave your questions in the comments.  And check out the pics below for more festival fashion inspiration!

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