Festival Outfit Ideas Inspired by the Spring 2016 Runway

 With a slew of festivals on the spring calendar, it’s time to start assembling your music-ready wardrobe. This season, we’re taking a note from the runways and trading our flower crowns and feathers for a more grown-up take on the flower child, featuring PJ-inspired pieces, kimonos and show-stopping metallics. The beauty of festival wear is the element of escape, and the latest spring fashions will definitely take you there.

Pajama Party

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Take PJ-inspired pieces out for the day, choosing ones in dreamy prints and pairing them with luxe extras.
F.R.S. shirt, shopBAZAAR.com; F.R.S. pants, shopBAZAAR.com; Versace necklace, shopBAZAAR.com; Gucci loafers, shopBAZAAR.com; Fendi sunglasses, matchesfashion.com.

Metallic Moment

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 Cue up the rockstar appeal with a metallic pleated skirt and shiny accessories.
A.L.C. crop top, $225, shopBAZAAR.com; A.L.C. skirt, shopBAZAAR.com; Burberry Prorsum bracelet, shopBAZAAR.com; Adidas sneakers, shopBAZAAR.com; Illestevasunglasses, shopBAZAAR.comMark Cross bag, shopBAZAAR.com.

Denim-Draped Hippie

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 Make a denim + floral combo feel fresh with touches of gold and distressed textures.
Aurélie Bidermann bracelet, shopBAZAAR.com; Karen Walkersunglasses, shopBAZAAR.com; Valentino bag, shopBAZAAR.com; Jonathan Saunders skirt, matchesfashion.com; Marques Almeida top, shopBAZAAR.com; Aquazzura flats, shopBAZAAR.com.

Sultry Sport

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 Pair a bright tracksuit jacket with a cutout dress for a sexier take on sport.
Anya Hindmarch bag, shopBAZAAR.com; Illesteva sunglasses, shopBAZAAR.com; SJYP jacket, shopBAZAAR.com; Mugler dress, shopBAZAAR.com.

Something Sherbet

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 Sway the day away in punchy sherbet hues and touches of rouge.
Jonathan Saunders dress,matchesfashion.com; Chloé bag, shopBAZAAR.com; Nicholas Kirkwood sandal, shopBAZAAR.com; Illesteva sunglasses, shopBAZAAR.com.

Printed Chick

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 Play up a printed dress with neutral tones, adding a vest for cool factor and a bucket bag for your necessities.

Marc Alary earrings,shopBAZAAR.com; Simon Miller bag, shopBAZAAR.com; Etro dress, net-a-porter.com; Vince vest, matchesfashion.com; Fendisunglasses, shopBAZAAR.com.

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White Out

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 Step into spring with an all-white look, made all the more sleek when mixed with metal.

Tibi dress, shopBAZAAR.com;Lizzie Fortunato cuff, shopBAZAAR.com; Le Specsunglasses, matchesfashion.com; Tibi sandals ,shopBAZAAR.com; Versace backpack, shopBAZAAR.com.

Romantic Notes

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 Tap your inner romantic with Spanish-inspired pieces, like a floral bustier in rich red tones and a demure sun hat.

Dolce & Gabbana bustier, shopBAZAAR.com; Oscar de la Rentaskirt, matchesfashion.com;Eugenia Kim hat, shopBAZAAR.com; Thale Blanc bag, shopBAZAAR.com; Marnisandals,  shopBAZAAR.com.

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Kimonos are having a major moment, and prove to be a chic choice for festival wear. Pair yours with stylish shorts and statement earrings.

Athena Procopiou kimono, matchesfashion.com; Raey shorts, matchesfashion.com; Lizzie Fortunato earrings, shopBAZAAR.com; Illestevasunglasses, shopBAZAAR.com; Giuseppe Zanotti sandals, shopBAZAAR.com

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