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Striking Festival Fashions We Loved from Austin City Limits Music Festival

Photo highlights from the first weekend of Austin’s iconic music fest featuring high spirits and styles

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Dynamic festival fashion was in full swing during the first weekend of Austin City Limits Music Festival. Some were dressed to impress with head-to-toe details while others let their freak flags fly (in many cases, literally). 

Cloudier skies and lower temps let concert-goers brave riskier looks while still staying chic. Embroidered boots and rhinestone-embedded jeans were a big hit as cosmic cowboys and girls took over Zilker for three music-filled days. Ethereal, flowing fabrics and chromatic colors were also out in full force, creating a vibrant landscape of striking styles and proving that the stars burn just as bright in the crowd as they do on stage. 

From cozy and comfortable to out-of-this-world, everyone looked amazing and kicked off an incredible start to ACL. We can’t help but spotlight these fun and enviable festival fashions! 

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Kelsey C.

From: New Orleans, Louisiana
Day job: Designer, Owner of Fringe + Co.
Favorite shows: Alanis Morissette & Odesza
Inspo: “Wearable FUN!”

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“The BS Team”

From: Austin, Texas
Favorite shows: Foo Fighters & Odesza
Inspo: Classic comfort

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“The BS Team”

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Logan S., Zeke C. & Isaac C.

From: Dallas, Texas
Day jobs: Baristas, Biochemistry Student & Lifeguard
Favorite show: Odesza
Inspo: Sparkles!

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Zeke C.

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Isaac C.

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Chloe W.

From: Austin, Texas
Day job: Communications
Most excited for: The 1975
Inspo: “Today is for Shania”

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Crystal C.

From: South Padre Island, Texas
Day job: Senior Paralegal
Favorite show: Shania Twain

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Matthew S.

From: Dallas, Texas
Day job: At Collision Center
Favorite show: Shooks
Inspo: The Monarchy

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Kayli J.

From: Denver, Colorado
Day job: Sales
Favorite show: Mumford & Sons
Inspo: Outfit made herself for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

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Randie B. & Audrey B.

From: Houston & Dallas, Texas
Day jobs: Leasing Agents
Favorite shows: Hozier & Yeah Yeah Yeahs & Mumford & Sons
Inspo: Thrifted everything

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Audrey B.

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