I Just Came Back From Coachella—5 Summer-Ready Trends I Spotted Everywhere

Another Coachella has come and gone, proving that festival season is the perfect opportunity to see all of the emerging summer trends on the horizon. I attended weekend one this year, and while I was excited to see some of my favorite artists, including Tyler, the Creator and Lana Del Rey, I was even more excited to see what people would wear. In the midst of a suspected indie sleaze summer, you could feel Coachella's retro influences come into play with fashion.

Like most summer trends, Coachella seemed to be the starting line for this year's warm-weather aesthetics to come out and play. Scroll below to read my on-the-ground report of the best upcoming summer trends—from sheer dresses to Cowboy Carter–inspired footwear—that made their way through the Coachella festival grounds this year, including the ones I packed.

Riding Boots

It's no surprise that simple, sleek riding boots and moto boots made an appearance during Coachella this year. Not only are they perfect for long days on your feet, but they're also the ideal accessory that goes with nearly anything you pack for a few days in the desert.

Personal Details

This year, personalization was everything. From bag charms to done-up sneakers, festivalgoers opted to play up their run-of-the-mill accessories to make a statement. Danya Issawi, a fashion writer at The Cut, told me one of her fashion highlights was getting to personalize a pair of her Adidas sneakers for the festival, opting to add ribbons, pins, and a string of pearls onto her shoes.

Sheer Dresses

In typical summer fashion, sheer and mesh dresses came out to play. While there are plenty of styles to chose from, a majority of attendees opted for maxi-length see-through options to be on-trend during this year's festival.

Coachella Carter

What would Coachella be without a bit of a Queen Bey influence? While Beyoncé's country-leaning album just came out and headliner Lana Del Rey is working on her own Southern-inspired sound with her upcoming album Lasso, there was no shortage of Western elements on the grounds this year. Think cowboy boots and hats, micro shorts, and fringe everything.

Overaccessorizing

The surefire way to feel Coachella-esque is to play up every outfit you have with an abundance of accessories. Whether it be belts, earrings, sunglasses, or body chains, adding an extra statement or two to any plain outfit is the definition of fun summer dressing.