The 20+ Best Celebrity-Inspired Coachella Outfit Ideas, from Boho-Chic to Edgy

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The return of the 2023 music festival season is almost here. If you’re planning your desert-ready looks for that 250-acre fashion runway that is Coachella (or you’re heading to other summer fests), we’ve rounded up some of the best festival outfit ideas inspired by ensembles worn by Hollywood stars.

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After two years of cancelled events due to the coronavirus, stylish music fans truly turned up the volume last year on their festival fashion looks. Y2K and ’90s-inspired ensembles continue to reign supreme, so expect to see baggy jeans, bucket hats, skin-baring cropped tops or swimsuits, statement jewelry and retro sneakers on the field again this year.

To make shopping for the best Coachella outfits even more effortless, many fest-friendly brands and retailers including Neiman Marcus, Revolve, H&M, Free People Nasty Gal and others have curated ensembles in dedicated online shops.

Whether you’re heading to Coachella weekends one or two or any other summer events, we’ve rounded up the best festival-ready fashion ideas. From classic bohemian ‘fits to

The Look: Classic Coachella

You can’t go wrong with a hot weather-ready tank or crop top, denim shorts, a crossbody bag and comfy sneakers, as seen at past Coachella festivals on Kendall Jenner.

Treasure & Bond Ribbed Tank

Rolla’s Dusters Denim Shorts

Sterling Forever Lorelai Stretch Bracelet

The Look: Y2K Queen

Fashion is in an aughts rennaissance,

The Look: Model Off Duty

Seasoned fest-goers Alessandra Ambrosio, Elsa Hosk, Jasmine Tookes and other models have paired bikinis with basics at Coachella in past years. They finished their looks with frayed denim jackets tied at the waist for staying warm when the sun goes down.

Hidden Jeans Frayed Hem Crop Denim Jacket

Cotton Citizen Capri Cut Out Tank

Joe’s Jeans Jessica Skirt

Good American Always Fits Tiny Ties Top

Good American Always Fits Good Waist Cheeky Bottom

 

Amazon Essentials Women’s Combat Chelsea Boot

The Look: Boho-Chic

You can’t go wrong by going bohemian at Coachella — and you can easily pull off the look in a tiered or ruffled dress in linen or printed styles and comfortable boots.

Cleobella Maude Top

The Great Lupine Dress

3.1 Phillip Lim Alexa Suede Ankle Boots

The Look: Flower Child

Crocheted styles are among the most popular Coachella fashion trends that wear well into summer — whether your muse is Stevie Nicks or the Band-Aids (à la Kate Moss and Anna Paquin in Almost Famous), a playful woven top looks great with a maxi skirt, flared jeans or distressed denim shorts.

CeliaB x Revolve Gaia Top

Farm Rio Tie Waist Wide Leg Jeans

Venessa Arizaga Women’s All Smiles On Me Bracelet

Artesano Mapari Hat

The Look: Euphoria High

Channel your inner Maddy or Cassie with cutout and strappy silhouettes, face gems and comfy sneakers.

H&M Cotton Dress

Eloquii Satin Romper

Nike Court Vision Low Next Nature Sneakers

Pley Beauty Face + Body Reusable Adornments

Saint Laurent Eyewear Loulou Heart Sunglasses

The Look: Desert Resort

Whether you plan on lounging poolside in Palm Springs or strolling through grass and dirt, a crochet maxi dress with sandals and a hands-free carryall always looks classy in the desert. Shay Mitchell and Sara Sampaio wore similar looks to Coachella 2019.

Spell Mirage Crochet Midi Dress

Isabel Marant Lecce Belt

Birkstenstock Arizona Vegan Sandal

Brixton Women’s Seaside Sun Hat

The Look: Rock ‘n’ Roll

Yes, you can wear all-black-everything (as Bella Thorne and Vanessa Hudgens have done in years past) while still staying cool at the main stage. Try pairing a comfy playsuit with stomping boots and a breezy cover-up, then finish the look with a chunky necklace.

Norma Kamali Cayla Draped Jersey Halterneck Playsuit

Adornmonde Bryn Chain Necklace

Cult Panelled Leather Boots

Savage X Fenty Cyber Cat Long Robe

See by Chloe Joy Rider Shell Backpack

The Look: Regency Vibes

Bridgerton-inspired fashion translates well to festival style — shortened hemlines or looser silhouettes let you move more freely.

Hill House The Samantha Dress

Eloquii Tie Front Blouse

Madewell The Walker Slide Sandal

Vehla Eyewear Willow Sunglasses

The Look: Grunge

Throw on a frayed denim jacket or a plaid shacket over your favorite band tee and add cropped shorts and sneakers for a grunge-inspired look, which has been seen on Zoe Kravitz.

Nirvana T-Shirt

Wild Fable Raglan Long Sleeve Button-Down Flannel Shirt

DL1961 Emilie Straight High-Rise Vintage Shorts

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Sneakers

Herschel Seventeen Hip Pack

The Look: Backstage VIP

Look to frequent fest-goers such as Alexa Chung, Paris Hilton and Ashlee Simpson for VIP style inspiration. A sheer maxi dress or jumpsuit with a bodysuit, chunky waist belt and boots are perfect for backstage.

For Love & Lemons Temecula Jumpsuit

Intimately Sheer Luck Bodysuit

B-Low The Belt Frank Belt

Dr. Martens Vegan Boots

The Look: Skater Chic

Tie-dye is among the top-searched trends for Coachella outfits, and a colorful tee with laid-back denim and classic Vans gets you that effortless Cali skater look.

A.P.C. Janie Tie-Dye T-Shirt

H&M ’90s Baggy High Waist Jeans

Vans Old Skool Platform Sneakers

Jacquemus Le Bob Artichaut Cotton Canvas Bucket Hat

’73 Originals New Generation Mini Pack

The Look: The Sahara Tent

Dance ’til the last act at the Sahara Tent with some of the best rave outfits that let you sweat and move with every beat — and you can wear them all summer long, too.

Topshop Ruched Mesh Tank

Frankies Bikinis Gemma Wrap One Piece Swimsuit

Lilysilk A Line Mini Skirt

Ganni Chunky-Sole Ankle Boots

The Look: Stagecoach

Add a little bit of country to your Coachella look with a plaid top, denim shorts and Western-inspired accessories (think cowgirl boots and a fringed cross-body). Diane Kruger and Kate Bosworth often add Stagecoach-ready pieces to their festival fits.

Reformation Ellora Top

Levi’s High-Rise Shorts

Ranch Road Archer Prickly Short Boots

Brother Vellies Lijadu Fringe Suede Shoulder Bag

The Look: Athleisure

Sophia Richie and Winnie Harlow have worn eye-popping athleisure looks to Coachella.

Yitty Major Label Bralette

Carbon38 High Rise 7/8 Legging in Takara Shine

Calpak Luka Belt Bag

Adidas Ultraboost 1.0 DNA Sneakers

The Look: Minimalist

When you prefer to stay simple and chic, a breezy T-shirt dress with sandals — as seen in past years on Nicole Richie and Jasmine Sanders — will get the stylish job done.

LNA Women’s Devan Twist Tee Dress

Steve Madden Spain Braided Slide Sandal

Cuyana Convertible Belt Bag

The Look: Streetwear Style

Rihanna, Teyana Taylor and Cardi B are among the starry fest-goers (and performers) who have taken a streetwear approach to their desert dressing.

Alexanderwang.T Ruffled Ruched Silk-Charmeuse Bra Top

Nasty Gal Pocket Detail Drawstring Cuff Cargo Pants

Nike Air Force 1 ’07 LXX Sneaker

Adidas x Girls Are Awesome Twill Waist Bag

The Look: Co-Ord

When in doubt, go with matching sets that take the stress out of your Coachella outfit planning. There’s something for every aesthetic, from minimalist to classic bohemian.

Astr the Label Terra Bella Square Neck Tie Strap Crop Top & High Waist Midi Skirt

Simone I. Smith Moody Monday Bucket Cowgirl Hat

Christy Dawn Eva Top and Skirt

Lack of Color Rancher Fedora Hat

The Look: Y2K

Kylie Jenner wore a midriff-baring white top, wide-leg bleached jeans and chunky white kicks a few years back en route to Coachella with Travis Scott.

Girlfriend Ivory Bianca One-Shoulder Tank

Storets Zoe Tie-Dye Relaxed Jeans

Reebok Classic Leather Legacy Sneakers

Balenciaga Le Cagole Mini Neon Crossbody Bag

The Look: Desert Disco

Take it back to the days of glam (with a touch of desert daze) with sexy sequined looks and flared bottoms that keep you cool in the heat.

Nasty Gal Sequin Halter Wrap Over Crop Top

Satina Palazzo Pants

Loeffler Randall Lillian Flat Sandals

The Look: Maximalist

Do like centenarian fashion icon Iris Apfel and make a statement with prints on prints.

Cupshe Red Leopard Print One-Piece Swimsuit

Silvia Tcherassi Giulia Pareo Skirt

Iris Apfel x H&M Statement Necklace

Naturalizer Women’s Halifax Sandal

The Look: Summer Garden Party

Not all of the best Coachella outfits need not be bohemian- or Western-inspired. Turn up the romance in a mini dress and playful accessories fit for tea time in the desert, as Sara Sampaio, Hailee Steinfeld and Kelly Osborne have done at previous Coachellas.

Reformation Ninna Velvet Mini Dress

Eloquii Daisy Acrylic Box Clutch

A New Day Adley Bow Flip Flop Sandals