If, like us, your Instagram feed is currently filled with celebrities frolicking at Coachella, fear not: Warmer days are on the way, which means Chicago's festival season isn't too far behind. In preparation for the most wonderful time of the year, we dug through our favorite festival looks from 2016 and 2017 in search of inspiration. (It's never too early to start looking for Pitchfork and Lollapalooza outfits, right?)
It comes as no surprise that Chicagoans put their own signature spin on festival trends, preparing for scorching-hot days, torrential rain, mud pits and breezy nights by the lakefront. Of course, each festival has its own unofficial dress code too, and outfits range from bikini tops and baseball caps for Lolla to head-to-toe leather ensembles and vintage band tees for Riot Fest. Take a look at our favorite fest-forward looks from years past and start planning your summer wardrobe accordingly.
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas
Photograph: Max Herman
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas
Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas