My Friend Asked Me What to Buy for a Late-Summer Concert—I Sent Her This List

She came to the right person.

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One of my favorite texts to receive: "Do you want to come with me to this concert?" The second it pops up on my phone, I'm already figuring out what I'm going to wear. I'm a huge live music girl: you'll find me at a concert most weekends of the year, especially in the summer, when I'll happily say yes to just about any excuse to hear music outside.

Whether it's a major festival like Lollapalooza, a country concert, or a local band playing at a bar, I treat every show as an opportunity to get dressed up in a way that feels a little more fun than usual. My outfit differs depending on the vibe—festivals call for something different than a stadium show—but the one constant is that I always want to feel comfortable, like a more fun version of my everyday self.

So when my friend asked me to help her plan a few concert looks for the summer, I immediately headed to Nordstrom. Ahead, head-to-toe look inspo for whatever concerts this summer takes you to.

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Bailey Burke
Bailey Burke
Contributing Editor, Fashion

Bailey Burke is a New York–based contributing fashion editor to Marie Claire and Who What Wear. By day, she works on the Creator & Community team, overseeing influencer and branded content programs across both publications. It's a role that keeps her deeply plugged into the fashion and creator landscape—and has given her a keen eye for the dernier cri. Once (accurately) labeled a shopaholic, she now considers it market research.

A Chicago native who spent three years in Los Angeles before landing in New York City, Bailey's unique style is a direct product of everywhere she has lived. Outside of work, you'll find her planning her next trip, trying new restaurants, attending concerts, or convincing herself she needs just oneeee more thing in her cart. Follow her on Instagram at @baileyyburke.