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Style 24-7: Summer Concert Styling

Whether you're at Governers Ball or the ESSENCE Fest, here are a few stylish essentials to work up a sweat in.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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01
Top of The Game

Rock out in a sexy cropped top paired with a high-waist short. This look will keep you cool when things heat up.

“Jean” bra top, Boxing Kitten, $158, boxingkitten.bigcartel.com.

Summer Concert Styling
02
Popping Prints

Get funky and snag the same top Solange sported recently at The Roots picnic. Wear it over the bustier or on it’s own.

Printed oxford top, Boxing Kitten, $158, boxingkitten.bigcartel.com.

Summer Concert Styling
03
Go Shorty

Keep your legs loose and free for all the dancing you’ll be doing in a pair of cut-off jean shorts.

Denim cut-off shorts, H&M, $25, hm.com.

Summer Concert Styling
04
Cool Camo Tote

If you’re hitting up an outdoor festival, get this cheap and chic tote to pack all of the day’s essentials you’ll need to survive the festivities.

Boat and tote, L.L. Bean, $29, llbean.com.

Summer Concert Styling
05
Two Boots

A dainty shoe just wont do. Find a pair of durable peep-toe booties that can withstand all the two-stepping you’ll be doing.

Peep toe ankle bootie, Diesel, $250, diesel.com.

Summer Concert Styling
06
Shadey Side

A fabulous pair of sunnies are essentials, especially for an outdoor concert.

“Hunny Bunny” sunglasses, AJ Morgan, $20, ajmorgan.com.

Summer Concert Styling
07
Fab Floppy

Channel your inner Woodstock flower child in this fab floppy update with an ombré design.

Ombré floppy hat, GAP, $30, gap.com.

Summer Concert Styling
08
Lined Up

Opt for free flowing and fuss-free maxi dress.

Striped maxi dress, Dorothy Perkins, $35, dorothyperkins.com.

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09
Jacket Jam

When the night’s chill creeps in, be prepared in a light, cropped army jacket –– it’s a great summer alternative to your favorite waist-length style.

Hooded cropped army jacket, Topshop, $84, topshop.com.

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10
Rain Rain Go Away

Don’t let it rain on your parade, or concert. We adore this mini candy-colored style that’s tiny enough to fit in your cross-body bag (we promise!).

Mini umbrella, Davek New York, $49, davekny.com.

Summer Concert Styling