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Hand to heart, I thought my festival days were behind me, and yet, here I am planning my outfits for Outside Lands in San Francisco. Stationed at Golden Gate Park, it brings a glorious mix of chilly weather, clouds, and the feeling of frolicking through the forest rather than dying of heat stroke in the desert. If there is a music festival to attend as an almost-30-year-old with lower back pain and limited patience, it’s this one. The outfits one wears at Outside Lands are also right up my alley: lightweight jackets, lots of denim, and comfortable sneakers, which are the exact pieces I’ve shopped out below. So if you’re headed to the festival (be sure to say hello) or looking for some pre-fall shopping inspiration, keep reading.
Day 1 Outfit: Denim Jacket + Cargo Pants
As I curated this list, I realized I might just be shopping early for all my fall wish-list items, this jacket included.
Outside Lands is all about layering; this basic is a key piece for your outfit.
I’m tempted to wear these every day of the festival, they are that comfortable.
The real styling moments are in the accessories. This one is a favorite.
These are en route to my apartment as we speak.
Phone snatchers are a thing! Ward them off in style.
Day 2 Outfit: Sporty Stripes
I love everything about this top: the color, the pattern, the neckline, etc.
These jeans feel like track pants, and for that reason, I must purchase them.
How many bandanas do you think I’ll spot in the park?
This new sunglasses brand has every trending style you need to shop this season.
Comfortable footwear is a festival nonnegotiable for me.
Crossbody bags can be chic if they are Prada.
Day 3 Outfit: Color Play
I’m getting ahead on fall color trends with this one.
I love a graphic tee moment.
The shorts I haven’t stopped wearing all summer.
$25 to look instantly more cool.
My coworker Aniyah wore these throughout Portugal and confirmed they were comfortable enough for a music festival.
Festival Beauty Must-Haves
It’s not a festival beauty look without a little glitter.
This is a lip product I can confidently apply without a mirror, making it ideal for midday touch-ups.
For fragrance that will make it through TSA and fit in your festival purse.
Spending three days outside means I’m applying as much SPF as possible.
San Francisco can get foggy; this anti-frizz treatment will come in clutch.
For a hairstyle that takes less than five minutes to finish.
