Violet Revolution

If you missed my post from last week about perfect outfits to pack for a weekend getaway, you could apply some of these clothing and accessory picks to a concert as well.  However, there’s a little more leeway to get creative with concert attire.

Whether trekking up to Alpine Valley in Wisconsin, or kicking back on the lawn at Ravinia; you probably want to get into the concert vibe a little bit and dress the part for the type of concert you’re attending.

Now personally I’m in favor of jeans, shorts, or cropped pants at these types of events.  I just don’t like climbing over people on the lawn and dealing with sitting on grass in a skirt.  That is just me.  So pick your favorite bottoms, and pair them with tops from my Top 3 concert music genres to create the perfect summer concert outfits:

Bohemian/Soft Rock (Think: Dave Matthews Band, Sting, Sheryl Crow):

You can see from the below photo how cute this sheer artistic smock would be with some cropped boyfriend jeans.   I’d pair this with flats for a concert (more on that in an upcoming post).  A multi-floral spaghetti strap top will also keep you cool(er) at a hot summer concert, plus looks great with skinny jeans and flat sandals.  I also like these two peasant tops: the first has kind of a rocker vibe to it without being too hardcore, while the other has a more earthy, boho chic look to it.

Psychedelic (Think: Phish, Lollapalooza, Pink Floyd):

These tops are going to be a little funky, and a little crazy on the eyes.  I really like the black stripes and bold color mix in this top shown below — it reminds me of a black light poster.  The pattern in this top, , where it seems like the flowers are floating in clouds, is also whimsical.  Or you can combine a seemingly animal-looking print and bold color together for that Jimi Hendrix rocker look.

Rock/Pop/Metal (Metal, you say?  You know you liked a hair band ballad or two, once upon a time or even now, don’t be ashamed to admit it.) (Think: Tom Petty, Kings of Leon, Rihanna):

Edgy, filigree print tops reminds me of those printed “Obey” t-shirts my husband has (Has/Had?  Hmm…I don’t really remember if he still has these.  Does anyone know what shirts I’m talking about?) that sprouted up all over the place a year or two ago.  I really like the glam image on this tunic — it’s a little sexy, a little retro, a little provocative all at once.  And just for you dress lovers out there, you can defy my rule a little bit and wear the below vintage floral print tunic either alone if you want, or with skinny jeans or leggings.

So which concert look describes you best?