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Start your summer with trendy festival outfits

Danielle Gonzalez, Staff Writer|April 23, 2015

Music is not the only highlight of festivals this summer. Popular trends stemming from fringed flower child looks keep festival-goers looking cool and feeling cool.

Popular Trends Among the Ladies

Hair

Hairstyles are largely influenced by bohemian trends and fantastic colors, creating a soft, dreamy look. The styles are usually curled, waved or braided to create a style that is easy to maintain during the long festival days and nights.

Braided crowns
Middle-parted beach waves
Brightly-colored hair

Tops

Keeping cool in the arid desert climate has led to an increase in popularity of lighter fabrics and shorter styles. Sheer blouses and stylish crop tops are both functional and stylish.

Flowy, sheer kimonos in floral prints featuring fringe details
Intricately-banded crop tops/bralettes
Bikini tops in bright colors
Shirt-dresses inspired by athletic designs

Bottoms

One staple of any festival-goer is a pair of cut-off denim shorts, keeping wearers cool and comfortable. Bohemian influences have also found their way into the fashion in the form of airy skirts and pants.

Cut-off denim shorts
Maxi skirts in light, flowing fabrics
Palazzo pants in sheer printed fabrics

Shoes

The latest trends in shoes combine comfort and style with most ladies opting for flat-soled footwear.

Chunky platform sneakers
White Converse sneakers
Strappy gladiator sandals

Accessories

These accessories will keep wearers protected from the sun and looking fashionable. Flash tattoos have become exceedingly popular for their bright metallic colors and intricate designs.