With SXSW kicking off the festival circuit this past week in Austin and Coachella’s double-header festivities a few weeks away, it’s time to start thinking about festival season. Depending on where you’re headed, the weather can be slightly tumultuous: sunny days and chilly nights in the Gorge at Sasquatch, blistering heat in Palm Springs at Coachella, and humid days in Montreal at Osheaga all call for layered looks.

I love Free People’s easy embellished basics – somehow the label manages to make jersey tees and skirts look flattering and unique. Paired with a few great accessories, they can go a long way.

Ikat is another big print this season, which fits in nicely with the festival theme. Be sure to take an anorak or poncho, plus a scarf and boots to combat evening chills or double as a picnic blanket, barrier for mud, etc. Peruse my picks below to prep you (rain or shine!) for some bohemian clad adventures and seriously awesome tunes.

1. ASOS Western Heeled Ankle Boots, $49
2. Free People Scrunch Skirt and Easy Breezy Tee, $39 and $60
3. TNA Otago Blouse, $75, available at Aritzia
4. Ora Bags The Stevie, $275
5. Aldo Brigida Sandals, $60
6. Karen Walker Super Duper Sunglasses, $255, available at Aritzia
7. Free People Ikat Short, $84
8. ASOS Heart Shaped Glasses, $21
9. Zara Combination Trilby with Navajo Band, $26
10. Minkpink Shawl, $103, available at Shopbop

By: Ali Leier, Vancouver

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