For three days in October, music lovers congregate to Austin, Texas, for one of the last, and best, music festivals of the year. No where else in the Lone Star State can lovers of rock, indie, blues, contemporary ethnic, reggae, eclectic, fusion, electronic, soul, and folk music (whew!) enjoy their favorite musical acts in the great outdoors.With highs in the nineties each year on average and clear sunny skies, the festival calls for nothing but comfort, comfort, comfort, for style as well as physical well-being.
“Festivals like ACL are about having fun and being yourself,” comments Houston department store buyer Stephanie who makes the two-and-a-half hour drive to the festival every year. “Don’t try to be trendy or ‘fit in’ because there are as many styles represented as there are people in attendance.”
Known for “keeping it weird,” no one will fault you for feeling free to express yourself in this town and especially at this festival.
This is the perfect time to pair those dusty cowboy boots with your denim cutoffs or mini. And just because it’s after Labor Day’s doesn’t mean you can’t don your favorite white sundress with that straw cowboy hat you couldn’t bear to put away at the end of the summer. Stephanie even suggests simply pairing your favorite tank and shorts over a swimsuit. Truly anything goes!
Though concert officials are doing their best each year to prevent previous years’ issues with dust, when you’re walking all day in the hot sun, expect to get a little grimy. It’s a good idea to bring a bandanna to wipe away dirt and sweat, to dip in water and keep you cool, or to dry off your hands when necessary. Keep it chic by tying it in your hair to start or all day around your wrist. Though it hasn’t rained in what seems like forever at ACL, if it does, don’t bother with your hair and break out your wellies. Simply pairing them with leggings and a tee with a proper hooded rain jacket will keep you dry and from missing out on your favorite bands.
“Most of all you have to wear a good attitude!” says Stephanie. “Festivals are about having fun, listening to music, enjoying your friends, and making new ones.”
written by Renae Virata
Bandannas are a must-have at ACL.
Keep it comfortable, cool...and fun!
Anything goes.
Rock those kicks - you are in Texas after all!
• Austin City Limits Festival official website
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