Music festivals aren’t just about the music anymore. It has become a scene to be seen! And with over 85,000 people expected to attend Coachella, this yearly music festival had become the must-attend music event in the West Coast.
Whether you are going to the first weekend (April 11-13, 2014) or the second weekend (April 18-20, 2014) or both, dressing both for style and function is very important. After all, over 85,000 pairs of eyes will be looking and you will be there for a whole weekend!
Here are the must-have: sunglasses, denim vests, 3 comfortable shoe options, a light jacket and cross-body bag.
Sunglasses
According to Albert Hammond, “It Never Rains In Southern California,” so nine times out of ten, the sun will be shinning bright and sunglasses will be needed.
Deemed one of the most essential things to remember while packing for your favorite festival, sunglasses are the freshest way to help shield your eyes from sun damage while watching you favorite band.
A favorite of Stevo, Shady Sl*ts “Hollywood Nights” line of sunglasses ($34.00) are perfect for protecting one’s tired “partied-out” eyes.
Denim Vests
Adding a denim vest to any outfit not only makes the outfit a bit more edgy, but also provides one with two additional storage compartments. Great for holding cell phones and festival funds! (Aeropostale’s Denim Vest $34.75)
Shoes
According to this Reddit thread, wearing comfortable shoes is imperative to enjoying the headlining acts! Most people in this thread recommended Sanuks ($55), Chuck Taylors ($49.99 @ Macy’s) and Birkenstock sandals ($89.95 @Zappos)
Light Jacket
Although it never rains in Southern Cali, the temperatures to drop, so don’t forget to bring a light jacket to stay warm once the sun goes down. TravelSmith ($69) has a great light khaki jacket that will match all outfits.
Cross Your Body Bags
Nobody wants to lug around a handheld purse all day, so opt for a cross body bag. Cross body bags afford carriers the opportunity to rock out, without losing anything, via the ease of slinging the bag across your body. Lucky Brand ($158) has a cross-body bag that will you can sport the entire year!
