30 Street Style Shots From The Lollapalooza Music Festival

Trendy concert-goers descended upon Chicago over the weekend to take in sets from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Black Keys, and dozens of other bands. We scoped out the scene to bring you our favorite looks from the fashionable event.

By Julia Rubin

August 7, 2012

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Low heels for the win: this footwear choice is comfy and cute.
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Sequins (in the shape of a heart!), an asymmetrical skirt, and a fanny pack? This girl is totally concert-ready.

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Crop tops and cutoffs are festival staples, and the MTV logo is a clever touch.
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This Lollapalooza attendee smartly opted for a sun-shielding straw hat.

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Playing with texture — check out that knit vest and fringed skirt — keeps this ensemble fresh.

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Sisters and bandmates Johanna and Klara Soderberg of First Aid Kit are out of this world in celestial prints.
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Purple Apple guitarist Nonie Anderson has the rocker look on lock with her black-on-black outfit and combat boots.

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Sneakers and a striped backpack are perfect accessories for a long day of listening to your favorite bands.
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This concert-goer looks lovely in lace. (And how cool is her glasses chain?!)

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A lightweight shawl balances out this girl's bare midriff.
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Yes, you can layer in summer and still keep cool! The trick? Go sleeveless.

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Sisterly love! These siblings have distinct but complementary styles.
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We adore everything about this funky top, from the print to the buttons to the arm cutouts.

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This music fan has the most amazing tough ballerina thing going on.
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Printed pants done right means contrasting bold bottoms with a neutral top and shoes.

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Standing out from the crowd isn't hard when your shorts are awesomely metallic.
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This girl went for a fun, flirty, floral look that we're really digging.

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Pretty (floral pants!) meets punk (skull bag!) for this concert getup.
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Mixing prints in a subtle way guarantees an outfit is stylish but not overwhelming.

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Did they coordinate their sheer, orange-kissed duds? If so, we approve.
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She knows printed sleeveless tees pair flawlessly with jean shorts.

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This Lolla attendee's top is the most perfect shade of jungle green.
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These boots make the case that sandals aren't the only festival footwear option.

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Who knew leopard print, buffalo plaid, and neon socks could be so chic together?
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Sick kicks and sweet shades are this girl's accessories of choice.

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We can't get over the stunning colors singer Yuna decked herself out in.
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Another harmonious pair: check out their different takes on the shorts-top-boots-sunnies combo.

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Purple Apple drummer Devin Ulery matched her lime green shoelaces to her tri-colored pleated skirt.
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This music lover channeled a '90s moment in her babydoll dress, lace-ups, and fun frames.

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