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Festivalgoer attends the 2022 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 16, 2022 in Indio, California wearing bedazzled jeans and a matching waistcoat© Getty Images for Coachella

Coachella festival outfit ideas that will stand out from the crowd

Cowboy boots at the ready, the California countdown is on...

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Orion Scott
Fashion Features Writer
Updated: April 9, 2025
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Festival-goers and fashion enthusiasts are counting down the days until the world’s most notable songstresses, DJs, performers, and artists descend on Southern California's Colorado Desert to play at the world’s most notable festival - Coachella. 

As per usual, the lineup for this year's festival is more than impressive with the likes of Charli XCX, Lady Gaga, Post Malone, FKA Twigs and Benson Boone all on the seriously stacked lineup list. 

Aside from the stellar lineup, Coachella is a fashion spectacle to behold in its own right, described by many as a breeding ground for new trends, reinvented styles and innovative festival must-haves. 

Hailey Bieber wears a tank top and jeans to attend Coachella Festival 2023© Instagram / @haileybieber
In 2023, Hailey Bieber opted for a casually cool festi 'fit

Over the years we’ve seen some iconic looks come out of the sandy desert event, with many notable names such as Alix Earle, Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Gigi Hadid and Suki Waterhouse in attendance year after year. 

Georgia Fowler looked chicer than ever at last years festival in her 'kini and crochet mini skirt look© Instagram / @georgiafowler
Georgia Fowler is the queen of festival beach-chic

Because of its top-tier status, those who managed to secure themselves a ticket know that the most important thing on their agenda is finding a festival ‘fit that's different from the norm.

Anok Yai poses at Coachella wearing a plunging double denim look© @anokyai
For her first ever Coachella, Anok Yai opted for a sultry double denim look

What is the fashion like at Coachella?

As Coachella unfolds, festival fashion frenzy reaches its peak. Year after year, celebrities and influencers grace the lush fields, showcasing their style amidst the pulsating beats. Last year, tastemakers like Hailey Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter and Paris Hilton all dressed to impress in various colourful combos, effortlessly setting trends ablaze. 

What is the Coachella dress code?

The world-renowned Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, is celebrated not just for its A-list lineup but also for its star-studded festival fashion scene. While there's no 'set' dress code, attendees embrace comfortable threads that complement the desert setting and the event's bohemian vibe. Think Woodstock and Daisy Jones & The Six, with breezy dresses, playful crop tops, denim shorts, and flowing fabrics. The accessory game is strong with music fans embracing body jewellery, statement bucket hats, retro sunglasses and shoes that are both stylish and practical. In the last few years Miu Miu biker boots and classic cowboy boots have become Coachella staples.

What should I wear to Coachella 2025?

From sheer statements and sparkly galore to double denim and seriously cute accessories, Coachella is one of those places where anything goes style-wise. 

If you're still a tad stuck, consult our Editor-approved style guide.

Pastel Perfection

A shopping square of a lilac dress, yellow shoes, a bag, earrings and sunglasses

Considering Coachella's warm weather, a pastel moment of lilac and butter-yellow is very on brand for the spring festival. This dreamy sheer dress from cult-favourite Australian brand oozes cool-girl elegance, while the pops of yellow-toned accessories elevate it into a high-fashion statement. If you're not a fan of bulky boots, a set of ballet flats are always a good idea.

Fight The Fringe 

A shopping square featuring a suede brown skirt, bag, sunglasses, boots and a jacket

Playful fringe accents are a timeless festival classic, especially when made from a dreamy suede fabric. This tonal ensemble is utterly chic while remaining fun and frivolous. As we all know, the devil is always in the detail, so adding a neck scarf and a set of sunglasses is a no-brainer, while schlepping a handbag over your shoulder that's big-enough to carry all the essentials is the icing on the cake.

Tones of Blue

A shopping square of jeans, a blouse, denim ballet flats, a bikini and sunglasses

Bohemian blouses worn with jeans and a cute bikini is one of the easiest festival outfit combos you could ever concoct. Comfortable, cute and seriously on brand for a desert rave, channeling your inner Sienna Miller can never go wrong.

A Touch of Crochet

A shopping sqaure featuring a yellow crochet dress, cowboy boots, a leather jacket, sunglasses and a Prada tote

Crochet is synomous with both summer months and sundown festivals and this ultra cute mini option was made for exactly that. To ensure you don't get too cold as the sun begins to set, a classic leather bomber jacket is a cool-girl essential, while a pair of classic cowboy boots will allow you to dance all night long without a blister in sight. 

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