What to wear to a concert? Well, whether you’re a Beyoncé gal or the sweet tunes of Sam Smith’s arena tour are more your speed, we’ve got the outfit for you. Rule number one, however, when it comes to concert-going, is that your outfit is as comfortable as it is cool. Of course, there are a few factors to consider: You need to be able to dance, possibly hoof it long distances and, if the concert is outdoors, brave the elements. To help, we’ve compiled five looks of some of our street style stars. Get ready to rock out in style.
From the super-cool grunge look to a more vinyl trousers–and-Converse vibe, there are plenty of styles that you’re bound to love and want to pin. And if you’re not a skinny jeans kind of girl, don’t worry—you won’t be forced into a pair of drainpipes, as there are many ways to make a dress or skirt look ready to rock. By taking inspiration from the likes of Pernille Teisbaek and Gilda Ambrosio, we guarantee there’ll be an ensemble that’s right for you. Click through to see and shop five concert-ready outfits.
This post was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Style Notes: Our best advice when it comes to a rock concert? Wear sturdy shoes. Even if you’re not moshing and jumping around, other people will be. So protect yourself with a pair of moto boots; then complete the look with edgy, dark pieces à la Pernille Teisbaek. Leather is always a good idea.Add these rock-ready earrings to your outfit, and head let the head-banging commence!Not just for gigs, these super-cool leather trousers can be teamed with a silk blouse for work.Every girl with rock sensibilities needs a pair of these.Style Notes: This is your opportunity to bring out the dark band tees and ’90s floral skirts. Team them with the clompiest shoes you’ve got (ones that you can seriously dance and jump in), and add directional sunglasses if there’s even a hint of sun left on the horizon.Add a cool twist to every outfit with this & Other Stories ear accessory.Philosophical and bang-on trend. We likey-like.Directional but with inbuilt chic, this one is for goth girls.Style Notes: Perhaps it’s the wide-open spaces and daylight, but outdoor music festivals are more of a fashion show than any other type of musical event. Take advantage of the Woodstock vibe and bust out your best hippie-chic looks, or go sports luxe meets practical. Just avoid going too far—oversize headdresses and barely-there outfits are rarely a good look. And remember: Wear flats. Always wear flats.These cool shades will hide all manner of sleepless nights.Bomb down to the front row in this ever-cool number.Practical and oh so on point. Invest now to fear no rain.Style Notes: While you want to avoid looking costumey for a country music concert, you do want to give a subtle nod to the genre. Top off your look with a hat, add some suede into the mix and team with more sophisticated pieces to keep denim polished. And no matter what you do, don’t forget the boots. (Yeehaw!)No matter what the trend climate is doing, the baker-boy hat is timelessly awesome. Fact.Add this cosy country staple to your mix while listening to some bluegrass tunes.Because everyone needs a classic pair of light denim jeans.Style Notes: Be it a Bey concert or a one of your favourite ’90s bands on a revival tour, you’ll need to be wearing something sexy but totally good to go when it comes to the dance floor. Wear high-rise jeans so you’re not constantly pulling up your trousers, and then you can really get a groove going.It’s flirty, it’s fun, and it’s affordable. What’s stopping you?Adorable alert! This little kitty wants to go to the show.Wear with a classic tee and high-tops. Simple but oh so cool. Which concert look most suits your music taste and personality? Let us know in the comments below!