As much as we love the music at Austin City Limits Festival, many look forward to the diverse fashion styles that attendees wear. But with the unexpected weather changes, crowds and constant movement going from stage to stage, it is important to dress appropriately for the occasion.
By Jasmine Valencia
If you’re looking to avoid these fashion don’ts, check out our list of what not to wear to ACL.
Tight-fitting Jeans
Try a comfortable cropped culotte instead of tight-fitting jeans. Photo courtesy of Nasty Gal.
The Texas heat mixed with the large crowds leaves no place for long, skin-hugging jeans. Tight jeans may bring out all the right assets, but trade them in for cool flowy skirts, comfy shorts, or even loose boyfriend jeans to keep yourself from overheating. If you want to try some daring fashion choices, try cropped culottes which are totally on trend this season.
All Things Related to Culture Appropriation
Replace bindis and kimonos with body chains instead. Photo courtesy of Boohoo.com
Over the years, people still continue to wear culture-appropriating pieces like Native American headdresses, Indian bindis and Japanese kimonos to festivals. What is considered to be an important symbol in a culture shouldn’t be a fashion accessory. A better alternative would be body jewelry, such as body chains, ear cuffs, and embellished headbands.
Purses
Why lug around a purse when you can put your belongings in a cute and convenient fanny pack? Photo courtesy of Nasty Gal.
No matter who you are, a bag is an essential to carry cash, phone chargers, keys, water bottles and everything else you will need to survive your three-day adventure. It is important to remain hands-free so that you can enjoy the music without having to carry anything in your hands or annoyingly on your shoulders. Bring a cute backpack or a trendy fanny pack to haul all your needs.
Heeled Sandals
Ankle boots are much more comfortable than heeled sandals. Photo courtesy of Urban Outfitters.
Dodge the possibility of sore, blistered feet and opt for funky ankle boots or comfortable sneakers. Your feet will thank you later, and you can go on dancing your heart away to the music.
Leather Jackets
Beat the heat with a sleeveless denim. Photo courtesy of ASOS.
Leather jackets are always an easy way to elevate an effortless outfit to chicness, but during music festivals, this may not be the best choice of clothing. Alleviate yourself from excessive heat from the leather and try switching it up with bombers and denim jackets. Try bright colored, printed, or satin bombers to prove your fashion forwardness. Cool patches and embroidered denim jackets are a signature style of Austin hipsters embracing the ACL vibe. Push up the sleeves and take in the air of the fellow music lovers.
Whether or not you want to worry about your wardrobe for that cute Instagram picture, go forward to your Austin City Limits experience dressed comfortably with help from our what not to wear guide.
