The It Girl’s Guide to Planning a Cool Concert or Music Festival Outfit

Whether you have tickets to Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour, Coachella, or an intimate show at your favorite local venue, figuring out what to wear to a concert is half the fun. After all, the right outfit doesn’t just make a statement—it sets the tone for the entire experience, and it can make the outing feel even more special.

In some cases, you might want to channel the energy of your favorite artist with a costume-inspired look. In others, you might want to take a cool, fashion-forward approach. If you’re looking for the latter, I found eight It girl-approved outfits that will help you serve up major fashion.

From Hailey Bieber’s sporty chic ensemble at Rema’s concert to Sienna Miller’s utilitarian glam at Glastonbury, these are the kinds of outfits that steal the spotlight and make dancing the night away a breeze.

It doesn’t matter if you’re heading to a muddy field or a sold-out arena, you’ll find exactly what to wear to your next concert below.

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The Barn Jacket

Layers will be your saving grace, especially when you might be dealing with spring’s unpredictable weather. Do like Saffron Hocking at Glastonbury Festival and reach for an on-trend barn jacket for easy layering or use it as an impromptu blanket for sitting in the grass.

The Sports Couture

As of late, the fashion industry has been enamored with the world of sports. Unleash your inner athlete—like Hailey Bieber did at the Rema concert—with an oversized jersey and sport-inspired pieces.

Femme Fatale

Mix soft and sensual silky pieces with rugged outdoor-ready items to create a sartorial balance. Not sure where to start? A sweet slip dress paired with tough boots à la Alexa Chung will do the trick.

The Utilitarian Chic Look

Functional dressing has never looked better. Follow Sienna Miller’s lead and lean into pieces that offer practicality for your next music festival adventure. Start with Barbour’s weatherproof jacket and finish your look with galoshes that can stand up to mud.

The Minimalist Magic

While attending Paris Hilton’s concert, Sofia Richie Grainge proved that less can be more in tried-and-true wardrobe essentials. Take a page from her book and top off your best pair of jeans and favorite leather jacket with a fun pair of mules.

The Cool Crafty Knit

You can never go wrong with a little crochet dress. Karrueche Tran shows how it’s done while attending Coachella last year. Balance the shorter hem with tall boots and accessorize a plunging neckline with a statement necklace.

The Heroic Halter

While Paloma Elsesser technically wasn’t at a concert or music festival, she’s always serving up fashion lessons. Take note and lean into the halter top trend that’s poised to take over this summer. Then, finish your look off with comfortable flats that come in a metallic finish.

The Bohemian Dream

There’s a liberating feeling when you’re listening to the tunes of your favorite artist. And there’s no better way to channel that free-spirited vibe than with a bohemian outfit. Like Clara Soccini at the 2025 Sanremo Music Festival, start with statement-making faded denim and pair it with a lace top. Bonus points if you whip out the feathers.