Coachella Style Inspiration

Mar 24, 2014
2 min read

The Coachella Music Festival in Indio, California has gained global recognition for its incredible talent lineup as well as its fashion influence. Festivals have long been liberating style- from the hippie culture of Woodstock 1969 to the eccentric culture of Burning Man. The best part of festival fashion is that it’s not unique to any one style. Anything goes.

So, have fun with your own self-expression!

Coachella fashion has become somewhat of a household name inspiring celebrities like supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio and pop star Katy Perry. I’ll be going to the festival for my 4th year and, like many girls, I’ve been planning my Coachella outfits on Pinterest for months.

I have long obsessed over the colorful gypsy style of my friend, Sara. She inspires the fashion world via her blog, Sara Libby, with her oh-so-boho style that is unique and effortlessly chic. We got together with my friend and incredibly talented photographer, Carly Arnwine, to shoot a few of our favorite looks for some Coachella style inspiration.

Boho Chic Coachella Style

Leather & lace are the perfect elements for a boho chic look for Coachella

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Flower Crown Coachella Style

Flower crowns have been a festival fashion staple for decades. They’re easy to make and add a fun touch to any outfit.

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Red, White & Blue Coachella Style

Sport your stars and stripes for a perfectly patriotic Coachella look

Bikini: Target | Shorts: Forever 21 | Sandals: Target | Hat: Urban Outfitters

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Wild West Coachella Style

Dress up a vintage pantsuit or unleash your inner-outlaw with a Native American concha belt.

Dress: Forever 21 | Pantsuit: Free People | Belts: Lovestrength

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Crop Top Coachella Style

Stay cool and cute at Coachella in high-waisted shorts and a crop top

Top: Forever 21 | Shorts: Vintage LEVIs | Necklace: Urban Outfitters | Boots: Charlotte Russe | Hat: Forever 21

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Whimsical Coachella Style

Woodstock lives on at Coachella with delicate flower headbands and flowy dresses

Dress: Free People | Headband: Gypsy Junkies

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