Violet Revolution

If you saw my recent What to Wear post, you’d know my Top 3 Summer Concert clothing picks.  But what about shoes and accessories?

Shoes. First let me say that I don’t understand it when I see women wearing dressy heels to a concert.  I just want to say, “What are you thinking???”  First, these shoes cannot be comfortable.  Second, how can you stand in grass and/or mud in heels — aren’t you afraid your shoes will be ruined?  Third, walking through the parking lot, into the venue, to your seats, and then potentially standing all night has to feel miserable!  If any of you wear heels to concerts, please leave me a comment as I’d love to know how you do it.

With all the flats and low wedges out there, there are plenty of trendy, stylish, appropriate shoes to wear to a concert.  These studded flats have a soft padded footbed — perfect for walking long distances, yet still looking stylish.  If you don’t like walking too much in thong sandals (some of mine aren’t the greatest for such a feat), try these bright and cheery t-strap flats at Penelope’s.  For a little bit more height and an edgy look, these low wedges look like they are decorated with small pieces of sheet metal attached all over, but those are actually silver leather strips weaved in and out.  If you are really hell-bent on a higher heel, at least try these comfy decorated wedges by Tsubo.  I have a pair of Tsubo fashion sneakers.  They are so comfortable, I’ve had them forever and refuse to give them up!

Concert Worthy Jewelry. Nothing has a rocker vibe more than a cuff bracelet.  You can wear this black beaded medallion cuff by Rebel Designs or this clear, mirror plated cuff when taking your place on stage with the band (ok, maybe in your dreams) or any place else.  Concerts are all about having fun and dressing avant garde, so putting together an outfit around these feather beaded earrings would be a fun undertaking at the very least.

Casual, Easy Handbag. I’m not a fan of bringing an expensive bag to a concert. I just feel if I’ve spent that much on a bag, I don’t want it to get ruined.  It just bothers me sitting a bag like that down in grass or mud, or on the floor at a concert where people walking by in the pavilion can keep kicking it and dirtying it up. Something like this floral cotton bag is great because you can clean it easily in the wash, and the bright floral print will help camouflage any dirt on it.  This olive colored clutch by Olivia Harris is great because it’s small enough to keep on your wrist the whole night so you don’t have to put it on the floor if you don’t want to.  Although if you do, the dark olive or black colors will hold up well, and you can easily wipe away any debris off the smooth, soft leather.  If you’re going to Ravinia and trying to stay trendy while chilling out at a concert, try this crossbody rocker clutch by Rebecca Minkoff (or any small crossbody bag for that matter).  Not only will you be in concert mode by sporting an edgy, studded bag like this one; you’ll also benefit from wearing a lightweight style that keeps your hands free and your bag off the floor.