My Best Friend is Heading to Coachella—3 Zara Outfits I Sent Her that Make Festival Dressing Look Chic
I may be suffering from FOMO, but I take my job as a high street expert seriously. Scroll to discover three outfits perfect for festival season that you can pick up at Zara.
With mere days to go until the opening weekend of Coachella (or should I say Bieberchella), the official start of festival season is steadily approaching. From BST to Reading/Leeds, Wireless to Creamfields, we're set to have a busy few months ahead, and choosing exactly what to wear is arguably difficult .
Maybe you prefer to channel Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber’s pared-back “no effort is the vibe” Coachella looks (and we all remember Kendall in that butter yellow dress), or perhaps you’re leaning into your favourite artists' musical aesthetic, (be that country western cowgirl, bohemian babe, Y2K maximalism or edgy grunge). Either way, there is one place to look if you want to get the look without breaking the bank: Zara.
Typically, my capsule wardrobe works for most occasions, but festival season calls for something a little different. Weather-appropriate outerwear, fun accessories to personalise your outfits, and shoes you can comfortably walk 10,000 steps are all essentials, and thankfully, Zara is a treasure trove of expensive-looking finds. a
Suffering from a touch of Coachella FOMO, I began scrolling through the Zara website and created a few looks I’d wear if I was attending (my best friend is, so I considered it research for her), and I was shocked by just how many options I found. From cool-girl denim to '90s slips, there were enough affordable finds available for me to create three looks for every price point, so it feels almost selfish of me not to share. Keep scrolling to discover the three Zara festival outfits my friend and I would happily wear.
1. Bomber Jacket + Layered Tee + Shorts
Style Notes: Starting strong, this look directly references Hailey Bieber's cap and scarf pairing. After finding a scarf almost identical to one she wore a few years back, it felt natural to pair it with a black bomber, a layered tank top and black shorts for an outfit that keeps you cool during the day and warm when the temperature drops. And is festival season really complete without a sturdy biker boot?
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Yes to this entire outfit.
We saw double layered tees in winter, but it seems like layered tanks will be everywhere during summer.
These come in solid black and polka dot.
The embossed buckles add a uber luxe energy to this pair of boots.
One way to keep the festival dust from your eyes.
Oversized sunglasses are back and I for one couldn't be happier.
Simple yet sophisticated.
2. Denim Jacket + Blouse + Cowboy Boots
Style Notes: Festival season will always feel inherently bohemian to me, and thankfully, Zara's offering is giving serious Sienna Miller '00s energy! From asymmetric hem skirts to billowing embroidered blouses, this look isn't just reserved for festivals, it would look equally perfect on any warm spring day.
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The puff sleeves! the delicate embroidery! I can't believe this top is under £50.
This denim skirt has gone straight into my basket.
Just big enough to hold the essentials, sunscreen, lip gloss and your phone.
The perfect cowboy boot does in fact exist.
Pair these with your festival outfits and all your euro-summer looks this year.
The distressed finish and washed blue makes this denim jacket feel far cooler.
3. Silk Top + Denim Shorts + Sandals
Style Notes: With the UK’s unpredictable weather, festival dressing is all about covering your bases. Pair a lace-trim top with long shorts and you’ll have a solid foundation. I would personally opt for a large bag (perfect for stashing a waterproof and a few tinnies), so you’re ready for whatever the day brings. Finish the look with sandals on a warmer day and a statement ring to bring a little extra party.
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£70 for a 100% silk cami? Zara is really bringing the luxurious this season.
This is exactly how I want to be dressing ths spring.
You can never go wrong with a large statement bag.
A sandal you'll pull out again and again.
Brown denim jackets have been all over my social media feed as of late.
The perfect layering basic.
