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 still 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 just days to go until the opening weekend of Coachella 2026 (or should I say Bieberchella), the official start of festival season is steadily approaching. From BST to Reading and Leeds, Wireless to Creamfields, we're set for a busy few months ahead, and if you're anything like us, choosing what to wear is an important part.
Maybe you prefer to channel Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber’s "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's one place to turn 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 and dance in are all essentials, and thankfully, Zara is a treasure trove of expensive-looking festival-ready finds right now.
I'm suffering from a touch of Coachella FOMO, so I had a scroll through the Zara site and created a few looks I’d wear if I were attending (my best friend is, so I considered it research for her), and I found so many great options. From cool-girl denim to '90s-style slip dresses, there were enough affordable finds to create three looks at 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'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 pair of sturdy biker boots?
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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 Western vibe.
Bonus: you can hide festival hair in need of a wash.
Oversized sunglasses are back, and I for one couldn't be happier.
So handy to have.
2. Denim Jacket + Blouse + Cowboy Boots
Style Notes: Festival dressing will always feel inherently bohemian to me, and thankfully, Zara's offering right now is giving serious noughties-Sienna-Miller energy. From asymmetric-hem skirts to billowing embroidered blouses, this look isn't just reserved for festivals; it would be equally at home 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 boots from the high street.
Pair these with your festival outfits and Euro-summer looks this year.
The distressed, light-blue wash 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 affordable luxury this season.
This is exactly how I want to be dressing ths spring.
You can never go wrong with a large statement bag, and this colour combo is so striking.
A pair of sandals you'll pull out again and again.
Brown denim jackets have been all over my social feeds lately.
Leave your expensive jewellery at home.
